Reading Time: 11 minutesThe article details the mahogany sloop Delight, a Kustkryssare built in 1955 and now berthed near Lübeck. It highlights her unique design, maintenance history, and the dedication of her current owner, Uwe Becker. Delight’s classic construction and well-preserved condition make her a valuable and cherished vessel in modern boating culture.
Reading Time: 8 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch This website focused on beautiful yachts has been around for a while. Occasionally, I am asked what kind of boat I am sailing. So I am taking the liberty to introduce Gamle Swede: Daysailer, cruiser, occasional racer, floating retreat and boat office. Some day, she may be for sale: in case an experienced and care taking …
Reading Time: 6 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch This type is the successor to the second version S30 cruising Square Metre Boat and was built in 1995/96 with a boxy and comfortable superstructure. Further, there is a flush deck version with a low profile cabin named Swede 41 Classic. Swede 41 construction # 4 The sailing characteristics of Swede 41 have been improved impressively, …
Reading Time: 9 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch A crush on this originally Swedish, temporarily Finnish and recently Swiss example of the 75 m2 Skerry Cruiser of 1918. How Gun keeps eight caregiving sailors happy (and busy) while thrilling spectators on Lake Constance. And finally, the question of who will continue this fabulous story. Let’s start with an almost forgotten detail, this arched coach …
Reading Time: 6 minutes→ Article in German Chestnut brown mahogany, copper coloured underwater body, modern inclined transom. Advanced keel fin and an effective rudder blade. All topped by a serious spar. This boat has been in its first version the nightmare of Square Metre Boat sailors at Lake Constance in the eighties. Contra as a modern 30 sqm Skärgårdskryssare At that time, Dr. …
Reading Time: 5 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch This S30 with construction and sail number 22 is remarkable in two respects: Kauri is in good condition with a refurbished and mint interior crafted by the Wegener boatyard and a renewed engine with Lake Constance permission (high environmental and exhaust standard). Secondly, the boat comes with a 2 m longer carbon rig, power winches and …
Reading Time: 2 minutes→ Article in German Swede 55 has two smaller sisters, the Jubilee S40 and S30 cruising variants of the classy Square Metre Boat. Here is an opportunity to buy a well-kept and extensively equipped S30. It comes with a comprehensive wardrobe with several light wind sails for Lake Constance. Dark blue hull with teak deck. Extensive refit by reputable Lake …
