SK 55 Ursula

sk 55m²

Constructed: 1922
Designer: Gösta Kyntzell
Constructed at: Kristiinankaupunki
Length: 14,0
Width: 2,32
Draught: 1,70
Weight: approx. 4000 kg

In the beginning of the 20^th century there were hundreds of Square Meters sailing in Finland. Even the so called bigger boats were numbered in several dozens. Due to the events of the Second World War most of the Finnish Square Metres were either destroyed or sold abroad. Ursula is probably the only bigger Square Metre that has survived and stayed in Finland.

History

Ursula was designed by Gösta Kyntzell for the consul Karl Seidenschnur in the year 1922. The boat was built in Kristiinankaupunki according to the Square Metre rule in the 55 sqm class as a cruising boat . Later, in the year 1933 Seidenschnur participated in founding the well known “Merikarhut-Sjöbjörnarna r.y” yacht association.

The co-operation of the wealthy customer, an experienced designer and a group of skilled builders resulted in a fine and expensive result – Ursula cost more than building a 8mR boat. The hull is mahogany and the deck Oregon Pine with mahogany lining. The whole boat is exceptionally well built. For instance the connectors between the planks are stapled “bladlasks”. Also the interior is very handsome. The mirrored cupboards with their lathe worked rails bring a luxurious atmosphere to the skylight lit cabin. Ursula was built with a straight mast combined to a Bermuda rigging and a self scooting fore sail. The saloon fits 4 bunks and amble closet space. The bow cabin has room for one more bunk.

Ursula was introduced in the Frisk Bris magazine in the year 1922. The mentioned magazines has many photographs and stories of trips with the boat. The time between the war and the 1970s is shrouded with mystery. The blueprints for the boat can be found at the Åbo akademi stiftelsen archive in Turku.

Current condition

According to pictures from the 70s, Ursula seemed to be pretty good at that time, but when we bought it in the fall of -84 it needed repairing. Now Ursula has been restored almost completely and almost all of the original parts have been acquired.

We started the restoration by fixing the aft that had been damaged in a collision with a towboat. The repair was ordered from a boatyard.

The deck we built all by our selves (Oregon pine on plywood, epoxy glued). Also the wood of the keel, the dead wood and the lower most planking has been renewed. The bolts of the keel and the beams of the keel are now stainless steel (AISI 316). The whole hull has been “nåtlimmed” and the worst planks have been changed. Ursula has also got a inboard motor and a aluminium rigging, although we still have the original rigging left.

Sails : New main -07, new genoa 150% -07, big lightwind genoa good elder, fock elder ok, spinnaker elder usable + 2 old mainsails

Acommodation : 4 comfortable berths, original interior with a lot of space to store, new cushions 2006

Engine : Lombardini LDW 502 (light aluminium block) 2003, used 83 hours (change for using Biodiesel possible look at http://www.krahwinkel-kpm.de/)

Equipment : Andersen winches 2x 2speed 40st , 2x 2speed 28st, 2x 1speed 28st, Frederiksen/Lewmar traveller systems, Selden rod kick -06, KA Yacht Teknik fockroller -06,

aluminium rig Bergström&Ridder design, original wooden rig spruce good condition

After 24 years of ownership we have to sell Ursula due to familiar reasons (2 small kids and an old house to renovate)

Price : 65 000 Euro / Offer

Klaus Jacoby

klaus.jacoby@kolumbus.fi



Bootsmarkt SK 55 "Ursula"
sk 55m² Constructed: 1922 Designer: Gösta Kyntzell Constructed at: Kristiinankaupunki Length: 14,0 Width: 2,32 Draught: 1,70 Weight: approx. 4000 kg In the beginning of the 20^th century there were hundreds of Square Meters sailing in Finland. Even the so called bigger boats were numbered in several dozens. Due to the events of the Second World War most of the Finnish Square Metres were either destroyed or sold abroad. Ursula is probably the only bigger Square Metre that has survived and stayed in Finland. History Ursula was designed by Gösta Kyntzell for the consul Karl Seidenschnur in the year 1922. The boat was built in Kristiinankaupunki according to the Square Metre rule in the 55 sqm class as a cruising boat . Later, in the year 1933 Seidenschnur participated in founding the well known “Merikarhut-Sjöbjörnarna r.y” yacht association. The co-operation of the wealthy customer, an experienced designer and a group of skilled builders resulted in a fine and expensive result – Ursula cost more than building a 8mR boat. The hull is mahogany and the deck Oregon Pine with mahogany lining. The whole boat is exceptionally well built. For instance the connectors between the planks are stapled “bladlasks”. Also the interior is very handsome. The mirrored cupboards with their lathe worked rails bring a luxurious atmosphere to the skylight lit cabin. Ursula was built with a straight mast combined to a Bermuda rigging and a self scooting fore sail. The saloon fits 4 bunks and amble closet space. The bow cabin has room for one more bunk. Ursula was introduced in the Frisk Bris magazine in the year 1922. The mentioned magazines has many photographs and stories of trips with the boat. The time between the war and the 1970s is shrouded with mystery. The blueprints for the boat can be found at the Åbo akademi stiftelsen archive in Turku. Current condition According to pictures from the 70s, Ursula seemed to be pretty good at that time, but when we bought it in the fall of -84 it needed repairing. Now Ursula has been restored almost completely and almost all of the original parts have been acquired. We started the restoration by fixing the aft that had been damaged in a collision with a towboat. The repair was ordered from a boatyard. The deck we built all by our selves (Oregon pine on plywood, epoxy glued). Also the wood of the keel, the dead wood and the lower most planking has been renewed. The bolts of the keel and the beams of the keel are now stainless steel (AISI 316). The whole hull has been “nåtlimmed” and the worst planks have been changed. Ursula has also got a inboard motor and a aluminium rigging, although we still have the original rigging left. Sails : New main -07, new genoa 150% -07, big lightwind genoa good elder, fock elder ok, spinnaker elder usable + 2 old mainsails Acommodation : 4 comfortable berths, original interior with a lot of space to store, new cushions 2006 Engine : Lombardini LDW 502 (light aluminium block) 2003, used 83 hours (change for using Biodiesel possible look at http://www.krahwinkel-kpm.de/) Equipment : Andersen winches 2x 2speed 40st , 2x 2speed 28st, 2x 1speed 28st, Frederiksen/Lewmar traveller systems, Selden rod kick -06, KA Yacht Teknik fockroller -06, aluminium rig Bergström&Ridder design, original wooden rig spruce good condition After 24 years of ownership we have to sell Ursula due to familiar reasons (2 small kids and an old house to renovate) Price : 65 000 Euro / Offer Klaus Jacoby klaus.jacoby@kolumbus.fi

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