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Swede 41 Südwind

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis type comes in two versions. As successor to the S30 cruising sqm boat in the second version built in 1995/96 with a boxy and comfortable superstructure. Further in a flush deck version with a low profile cabin as Swede 41 Classic. Here you have the opportunity to buy a Swede 41 called Südwind, fully equipped for cruising. Swede 41 …

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S30 Kauri

Reading Time: 5 minutesThis S30 with construction and sail number 22 is remarkable in two respects: Kauri is in good condition with a 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 new sails. It is ideally suited …

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Swede 41 Classic Sleipnir

Reading Time: 6 minutesSeptember 21 Richard Natmeßnig invites me for an afternoon aboard his Swede 41 Classic named Sleipnir. Having spent three unforgettable hours at the tiller of his boat on Fehmarnsund, I warn you straight away: Never sail this one. Not due to heel or for being so close to the sea. But the experience is addicting. It spoils you for the …

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S30: Which spar is it?

Reading Time: 3 minutesAn S30 sailor wants a jockey pole for his cruising square metre boat for spinnaker sailing at closer angles. Together with matching eye plates to hang on the side of the mast this is no big deal. The boom and fittings are requested from the leading mast builder Seldén via the Hamburg agent Herman Gotthardt. Seldén probably supplied the rigging …

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S30 Chichester

Reading Time: 2 minutesSwede 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 well-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 Constance yard in 2003: superstructure …