Sunday, February 1, 2015

Design 1930 Freya Class


This design is essentially an enlarged version of the highly successful Gaia Class design. The design features a separate keel and rudder and a trim tab on the after end of the keel. The trim tab was controlled by a smaller wheel within the steering wheel which can be seen on the attached inboard profile if one looks carefully but is more apparent on the construction plan at bottom. The boat was designed to rate under C.C.A., R.O.R.C. and also as a two-tonner.

Four boats were built to this design by Cantiere Benello of Italy. Construction is of fiberglass using sandwich construction and an Airex core. The boat was introduced in 1968.

Here are the plans. It looks like she would make a fine cruising boat.


Principal Dimensions
LOA 44-9"
LWL 32-6"
Beam 12-4"
Draft 7-0"
Displacement 22,345 lbs
Ballast 11,000 lbs
Sail Area 936 sq ft

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