Fröberg's mahogany motorboat
Beautiful forecastle from Sweden. Designed by Dr. Harald Kjerrulf in 1926 and built by the FRÖBERG boatyard in LIDINGÖ, SWEDEN. Karl Fröberg was known as one of Sweden's best boat builders at the time, and this boat, number 43, was the first boat he built in 1926. Today she is therefore a special rarity - unique in her combination of flexible use, spaciousness, documented history and timeless elegance.
The boat was intended as a coastal cruiser and therefore has cozy, comfortable accommodation with a large cockpit and sufficient speed to achieve reasonable crossing times. Originally equipped with 2 masts and auxiliary sails, she was converted into a pure motorboat as early as 1974. The layout with a large center cockpit protected by a small windshield, with an aft deck and the large foredeck offers an exceptionally practical layout with plenty of space for up to 6 people
The boat is in excellent condition. The hull, planked with varnished Honduras mahogany, is still completely original - without epoxy or coating. The companionway has a sliding hatch with a pair of high doors in varnished mahogany. The aft deck is covered with varnished planks, has a central access hatch to the companionway and is fitted with skirting boards all around. All the wooden elements are made of the same original mahogany and are in very good condition.
A stunning boat and a real eye-catcher with a detailed history and full documentation. Attention on the water and interesting conversations in the harbor are guaranteed.
The current owners would like to pass the boat on to new hands for reasons of age - your chance for a rare opportunity...
Technical data:
- Length overall 8.10m. Length waterline 7.80m. Width 2.00m. Draught 0.70m
- Volvo Penta MB16, 50 hp, 4-cylinder gasoline engine, installed around 1974. Sits on the centerline at the front end of the cockpit with a stainless steel shaft to a three-blade bronze propeller. The engine has been regularly serviced.
- 7 knots cruising speed, 11 knots maximum speed.
- 90-liter tank on the starboard side
- Wheel steering system with cable connection to the rudder stock.
- 2×12-volt batteries for engine start and household appliances. Charging via the engine's alternator or via shore power.
- The boat is equipped with a canvas canopy, an all-round port cover and complete safety equipment for 4 adults and 2 children.
- Small stainless steel sink with a 2-burner gas hob.
- Sea toilet in the forepeak pumps directly overboard.
