This Colin Archer 56-foot rescue boat was built in 2002 at Bremnes Båtbyggeri, Averøy, according to designs by Colin Archer's "Russian Rescue Boat."
The building materials are pine, oak, and ash. The vessel is built with laminated frames and has a clinker-built laminated hull. It has a copper ice skin at the waterline and a ballast keel.
On board, there are comfortable conditions with 9 berths. These are distributed among 4 traditional pilot berths and 3 cabins.
The vessel has a well-equipped galley, as well as a bright and spacious salon, toilet, shower, central heating system, wood stove, and washing machine.
S/Y "Blåmann" is located in the idyllic harbor of Crotone, Southern Italy. It is registered in the Norwegian Ship Register with the call sign LMLA.
In the last year, the boat has received new masts and 2 new sails, and is otherwise well maintained.
Historical background for the construction of S/Y Blåmann
S/Y "Blåmann" was built with great inspiration from the rescue boats designed by the Norwegian boat designer Colin Archer, who is also known for the polar ship Fram.
Colin Archer's rescue boats are known for their seaworthiness, speed, and elegance. This played a significant role in the subsequent contract negotiations between Colin Archer and representatives from the Russian rescue service in 1902. A contract was signed for the construction of 2 rescue boats based on the Murmansk coast. Both vessels were to be built according to Colin Archer's RS designs, but they were built larger. The construction cost for each boat was 17,500 Norwegian kroner. The boats were named "Grand Prince Alexander Mikhailovich" and "Grand Prince Ksenia Alexandrovna." They were both launched in November 1902. They arrived in Murmansk on February 15, 1903.
The rescue boats were stationed at 2 rescue stations. They were both at sea for 150 – 230 days each year, without changing crew. In the first 8 years of service, they rescued 43 ships with 143 crew members. They also towed 304 vessels with 1104 crew members and assisted 22 boats.
In 1924, they were renamed "Stormn" and "Komsomolec," where they in 1926 sailed to Norway for major repairs and improvements. Only in 1926 did they manage to assist 31 vessels with 78 crew members. Unfortunately, their further fate is unknown, but it is confirmed that they sailed during World War II.
They sailed out into storms to help other boats in distress, and the crew could always feel safe on board. That is what S/Y Blåmann can offer you as a buyer of the vessel.
S/Y Blåmann has previously been certified for 12 passengers.
There are pictures from the entire construction process.
Information sourced from:
Saidanova Svetlana, Establishing life-saving activities in Murmansk “2008”.
Equipment
Gaff rig with a sail area of around 250 square meters distributed over 7 sails.
Sewn 2 new sails 2 years ago.
Continuous solid laminated masts, new 2 years ago.
5.5m bowsprit.
Main mast 20m, mizzen mast 13m, boom 6m and 3.5m.
215 hp Scania DN 11 six-cylinder diesel engine (2001).
Approximately 7 knots cruising speed.
Propeller with three blades.
2 x 1000 liters fuel tanks.
Nani 5.5kw generator (from 2006) that charges a battery bank with eleven batteries.
Comfortable, robust interior in true Colin Archer style in lacquered pine and oak.
Wood stove and central heating.
Salon with sofas / four pilot berths.
A total of 5 sleeping places distributed over the "Captain" cabin with a double berth, and cabins with double and single berths.
Bathroom with electric toilet, shower, and sink, pressurized water system with hot and cold water.
Galley with four burners. Eno gas stove, 24-volt refrigerator, double sink.
Full kitchen service and plenty of cupboard space in the galley.
2 x 750 liters fresh water tanks.
VHF radio (2).
Furuno / Garmin GPS.
PC chart plotter.
Furuno Radar, new 2 years ago.
Simrad Auto Pilot.
C. Plath compass.
Garmin / Furuno speed and distance log.
Open CPN (chart of the whole world).
Hydraulic anchor winch, 100 meters of chain. Two anchors, fire pump.
Swimming ladder, two bilge pumps, fenders, and mooring lines.
12 inflatable Regatta life jackets. Distress flares.
Viking 12-person life raft, must be certified.
Suzumar 2.80 m rubber dinghy + Suzuki 6HP.
New washing machine.
TV and DVD.
Safe (large).
Contact
If interested, we can arrange a viewing of the boat in Crotone.
Contact Paul or Terje at W-Yacht for further arrangements.
W-Yacht AS
Office Eastern Norway: Vollen Marina 32, 1390 Vollen (Asker)
Office Western Norway: Båsen 38, 4152 Vestre Åmøy (Stavanger)
Phone: 40 00 49 33 / 982 18 209
Email: post (at) w-yacht.no