We’ve moved Wind Horse a short distance across the harbor to where we are not so much on display. This makes our outboard topside eligible for rafters, which we usually enjoy. Especially when it is a 1927 vintage converted Norwegian fishing boat.
This forty foot vessel is powered by a GM 4-71 diesel. Her original engine was just replaced after 60,000 hours! She cruises at eight knots for 10 liters (2.6 gallons) per hour. The hull is plank on frame, originally of oak. Planks are two inches thick (50mm). The sailing rig was added during her conversion from fishing boat to yacht.
This double vertical stack of ball fenders is a first for us. A great idea for when you are against commercial docks with truck fenders running down the pilings.
Like almost all the fishing boats of Norway she is a double ender.
And like most of the work boats here she has a Hundested controllable pitch prop. When we get a free minute we will write some notes on the advantages and negatives of these (we has one on Beowulf).
Dag is single handing for now.
Posted by Steve Dashew (June 24, 2009)
June 25th, 2009 at 1:51 am
AH, A FINE EXAMPLE OF TH TYPE! THANKS, STEVE!!!!
June 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hi,
Glad to see you’re back at sea! When you write about controllable pitch props, please consider offering your thoughts on the Saab brand as well as the Hundested. My sense is that the Saab has a smaller hub and is quite a bit cheaper.
Regards,
Bob Frenier
June 27th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Hi Bob:
Saabs work well too. I have seen there props on lots of smaller boats. Kelly Archer has one on Mistral.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:54 am
Note that Saab is the Swedish aeroplane and automobile corporation. You are probably referring to Sabb, http://www.sabb.no, traditional motor maker in Bergen most known for their lifeboat engines and propulsion gear.
Best regards,
Tom