| Article number: | 10.07.003 |
A sailing sloop with a centreboard is an interesting vessel that combines classic design with sailing characteristics and practical use, especially in shallow water.
A sailing sloop is a sloop that, in addition to an engine, is also equipped with one or more sails. A centreboard (also known as a daggerboard) is a retractable keel (board) located in the middle of the vessel. This offers advantages such as:
Seaworthiness and course stability under sail, without a fixed keel.
Ability to dry out or sail in shallow water, ideal for the Wadden Sea or lakes.
Lighter to transport on a trailer due to retractable draught.
In the 19th century and early 20th century, various types of sailing sloops with centreboards were used in the Netherlands, especially as:
Workboats (fishing sloops, pilot boats, inspection vessels).
Auxiliary vessels of the Water Board or Rijkswaterstaat (Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management).
Lifeboats, later converted into sailing sloops (sometimes with a board added).
An example of a traditional sloop with a board is the Staverse jol; although it is a keelboat, it was sometimes fitted with boards. Some modern sloops are also equipped with a daggerboard for better sailing characteristics.
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Drawing number |
10.07.003 |
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Author |
J. van Beylen |
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Description |
sailing sloop with centreboard |
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Quality |
frames/lines; side view/cross-section; deck plan; rigging plan |
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Scale |
1 : 20 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
65 |
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Special features |
l.o.a. 78 cm |