SMAUG is an original design loosely based on the 15' Rundgatting/Snipa, a Swedish inshore fishing boat, built by Herman Persson in 1940. The lines were taken off by Bertil Andersson.
Unlike the original, which used rocks for ballast, SMAUG incorporates a lead keel and centerboard. The planking is resawn #2 pine cut to 3/8". The strake shapes were obtained by lining off each individual plank and then adjusting the shape until it was pleasing to the eye.
There is a complete history of the building process at http://nordicboats1.blogspot.com/ The blog is ongoing and will be updated as the boat undergoes sea trials.
Design Specs
LOA:
14′
5″
Beam:
5′
6″
LWL:
12′
Draft:
1′
6″
Design or Class:
Viking Dragon Ship
Home Port:
Ventura Harbor, CA
Designer:
Herman Persson/Bertil Andersson/David W. Johnson
Boat Type:
Clinker
Rig:
Balanced Lug
Gross Displacement:
1,200 lbs
Sail Area:
100 sq ft
Builder Name:
David W. Johnson
Location Built:
Grass Valley CA
Year Built:
2015 - 2017
Owner Name:
David W. Johnson
Owner Country:
USA
Posted on:
Thu, 06/08/2017 - 4:56pmLast modified on:
Fri, 06/09/2017 - 4:35pm