Knud Reimers Stor Tumlaren

Wooden Ships Comments on this Knud Reimers Stor Tumlaren

Stor Tumlaren designed by Knud Reimers and built by R&A Hamper of Fareham in 1961.

The Stor Tumlaren is the larger version of the famous Tumlare, both with the notable canoe stern, curved stern post hung rudder and elegant low freeboard.

The pedigree of the Stor Tumlaren was enhanced by yachting author Adlard Coles and his yacht Cohoe I which featured in his book ‘Heavy Weather Sailing’.  Coles was a big advocate of the design with her excellent sea keeping characteristics and ability to weather nasty conditions.

This yacht was interestingly built in Fareham, unlike most of these designs which were built in the designers native country of Sweden.  Because of this she does not have the usual problem of galvanised frames which became such an issue for most Tumlares in later years.  Her excellent build materials are a testament to the commissioning owner who evidently did not scrimp on the build costs.

A sensibly priced boat taking into consideration the likely need to change standing rigging and update the systems.  A very fine pedigree yacht.

2023 survey available.

Length on Deck                          32’1”

Length Waterline                       27’

Beam                                            7’5”

Draft                                             5’10”

Thames Tonnage                       7TM