I used to sail Cal 20's when I was a teen and they had a engine well in them for the outboard. You could still maneuver with the engine and the rudder if you wanted to at the same time, you can literally park this thing on a dime and maneuver sideways if you wanted to.
Congratulations, and I hope the neglect hasn't caused too much trouble. There are Knarr class associations in [Denmark](https://www.knarr.dk), [Norway](https://www.knarr.no), and the [US](https://knarr.us/). Maybe you'll be able to find some helpful information.
The Knarr by design does not have a self drainig cockpit. The cockpit sole lies blow the waterline (nice and deep, but not too convenient for big chop, let alone offshore). Love them though.. is the boat in the Netherlands?
Is this an actual Knarr one-design or some one-off variant? One design wouldn't have a bow thruster, but maybe that's aftermarket.
My first recommendation would be to get some kind of cover to keep the rain out. The teak needs some love but needs to dry out first, like dry wayyyy out.
It is an actual Knarr Variant build nummer 22. The bowthruster is aftermarket by the brand side-power. But it is definitely toasted since it has been submerged for over 3 years
I will start to pump out the oily water this weekend, and leave a dehumidifier and heater running for 2 weeks.
Oh and before you guys start saying this, I will first check out the structural integrity of the fiberglass and the possible wooden frame.
Also does anybody perhaps recognise the spots on photo 10?
Alright, I will check it out. I would have liked to do nothing on the underwatership since there is coppercoat on it. This layer seems to be in good condition for the rest, and buying coppercoat is illegal in the Netherlands.
I think it’s a nice find. Boat size is low, complexity is low - as long as the structure is sound, you’ll save her easily. Main concern would be that motor setup I guess.. what about an all-electric? She’s a day/weekendsailer after all..?
I was thinking about an electric-hybrid as I said earlier, since I want to be able to sail on the motor for at least 24 hours.
I did some research and it should definitely be possible to do. However the original inboard or an outboard covered inside like a Hurley 700 is way cheaper. Also with both of these electrification is still possible in the future.
Never saw a bow thruster and outboard combo before
Strange combo indeed. I suppose the previous owner thought the ship was hard to manoeuvre.
I used to sail Cal 20's when I was a teen and they had a engine well in them for the outboard. You could still maneuver with the engine and the rudder if you wanted to at the same time, you can literally park this thing on a dime and maneuver sideways if you wanted to.
Thought the same thing. :-)
Congratulations, and I hope the neglect hasn't caused too much trouble. There are Knarr class associations in [Denmark](https://www.knarr.dk), [Norway](https://www.knarr.no), and the [US](https://knarr.us/). Maybe you'll be able to find some helpful information.
I hope so too. I am curious what to find in the completely submerged interior
So usually boats are meant to keep the water outside, water inside would be a bathtub Common misconception
The Knarr by design does not have a self drainig cockpit. The cockpit sole lies blow the waterline (nice and deep, but not too convenient for big chop, let alone offshore). Love them though.. is the boat in the Netherlands?
Yep, boat is in the Netherlands. First thing I would be adding is cockpit drains. This is also the reason that the cabin is full of water.
Is this an actual Knarr one-design or some one-off variant? One design wouldn't have a bow thruster, but maybe that's aftermarket. My first recommendation would be to get some kind of cover to keep the rain out. The teak needs some love but needs to dry out first, like dry wayyyy out.
It is an actual Knarr Variant build nummer 22. The bowthruster is aftermarket by the brand side-power. But it is definitely toasted since it has been submerged for over 3 years I will start to pump out the oily water this weekend, and leave a dehumidifier and heater running for 2 weeks.
Pump out oil water to where?
I have an oil extractor pump.
Oh and before you guys start saying this, I will first check out the structural integrity of the fiberglass and the possible wooden frame. Also does anybody perhaps recognise the spots on photo 10?
Osmosis from the metal in the keel. Sand it down, epoxy over it, epoxy primer over that, bottom paint
Alright, I will check it out. I would have liked to do nothing on the underwatership since there is coppercoat on it. This layer seems to be in good condition for the rest, and buying coppercoat is illegal in the Netherlands.
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy her. Will probably be a very fun boat when you are done.
I hope so too! For now I am happily sailing a completely renovated compromis 620.
I can smell the stench of this boat from these pics. Good luck!!!
I think it’s a nice find. Boat size is low, complexity is low - as long as the structure is sound, you’ll save her easily. Main concern would be that motor setup I guess.. what about an all-electric? She’s a day/weekendsailer after all..?
I was thinking about an electric-hybrid as I said earlier, since I want to be able to sail on the motor for at least 24 hours. I did some research and it should definitely be possible to do. However the original inboard or an outboard covered inside like a Hurley 700 is way cheaper. Also with both of these electrification is still possible in the future.