| Article number: | 10.03.017 |
A sailing logger is a type of traditional Dutch sailing boat, often used for coastal and inland navigation. It is a medium to small boat originally designed for both cargo and passenger transport, but nowadays also used for recreational purposes. The sailing logger is known for its distinctive lugsail, a type of sail rigging that makes the boat highly manoeuvrable, especially in smaller or enclosed waters.
Some important characteristics of a sailing logger are:
Sail Rigging: Most sailing loggers are equipped with a mizzen sail, which allows the boat to sail efficiently with various wind directions, even when sailing close to the wind.
Hull Shape: The hull is often robust and flat-bottomed, which gives the boat good stability in shallow and calm waters.
Traditional Use: Historically, sailing loggers were used for transporting goods and people along Dutch waterways and coastal areas. They were particularly popular in the north of the Netherlands.
Nowadays, sailing loggers are valued as classic sailing boats and are often used for recreational sailing, competitions, or as part of maritime heritage events.
Specifications :
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Drawing Number |
10.03.017 |
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Description |
sailing logger |
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Quality |
frames/lines; elevation/rigging plan; deck plan; details |
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Scale |
1 : 50 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
2 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Special features |
l.o.a. 65 cm |