Valgerda
Description
The Valgerda is an 18-foot 7-inch traditional Norwegian-inspired sailboat designed by John Atkin and William Atkin of Atkin & Co. in the early 1950s. This unique design originated when the Atkins spotted an imported Hardangersjekte (traditional Norwegian fishing boat) beside a New York highway and were captivated by its evolved hull form. John Atkin took off the lines from a sister hull they later found, adapting the traditional design for recreational use. Following Pat Atkin's passing in May 2022, all Atkin & Co. boat plans are now maintained and sold through the Mystic Seaport Museum Ships Plans Store. The Valgerda represents the Atkin tradition of creating practical, well-proven wooden boat designs that make excellent projects for amateur builders.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Atkin and William Atkin of Atkin & Co. |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 18.583 ft |
| LOA | 18.583 ft |
| LWL | 14.750 ft |
| Beam | 5.670 ft |
| Displacement | 600 lb |
| Ballast | 106 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.550 ft |
| Year Built | 1951 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Valgerda - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 6.5 ft - (1981 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.25 ft - (2210 mm) |
| Leech | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | * 9.57 ft - (2917 mm) |
| Head | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Area | * 69.83 ft² |
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