Inferno 29
| Notation | |
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| Boat dimensions | |
| Length above : | 8.80 m |
| Length WL : | 7.30 m |
| Width above sea level : | 2.50 m |
| Draft : | 1.50 m |
| Mast height : | 12.60 m |
| Weight (ready to sail): | 2300 kg |
| Weight (ballast, keel): | 1000 kg |
| Sail area | |
| Sail area close to the wind : | 38.5 m² |
| Mainsail : | 24 m² |
| Jib : | 14.5 m² |
| Genoa : | 24 m² |
| Spinnaker : | 56 m² |
| Others | |
| Rigging type: | Sloop, 7/8 rig |
| Yardstick number : | 98 |
| Class : | One-size-fits-all |
The Inferno 29 is a keelboat that was built from 1982 to around 1992. The model, of which 50 were sold in the first 10 months alone, is a construction by the Swedish designer Håkan Södergren in collaboration with the Swiss sailing specialist Bruno Hunkeler. The boat, developed as a unit class , was built by the Na-Boats shipyard in Nagu , Finland .
In just six months, Södergren developed the design of the new yacht based on clear guidelines from Hunkeler. Models were the popular H-boat and the J / 24 . The Inferno was developed as a sporty family yacht, with a width of 2.50 m it can be transported by land without a special permit and is exceptionally fast for its length - boats that measure 33 or 34 feet usually have a yardstick number of 98 . Nevertheless, it offers enough living space for up to six people.
After the success of the 29-foot Inferno, Södergren also constructed the Inferno 26 (1984), the Inferno 28 (1985) and the Inferno 31 (around 1990).
hull
A ballast keel hangs on the GRP hull in sandwich construction with a Divinycell core . This is filled with a ton of lead (45% of the total weight of the yacht) and contributes significantly to the stability of the ship. The balanced rudder, controlled by a tiller, hangs under the stern . A Yanmar 1-cylinder 7-HP built-in diesel engine with shaft and folding propeller is standard . The sloping transom is striking.
Under deck
Below deck, the boat usually offers enough space for five people, two in the bow, two on the side berths that serve as benches during the day and one in the dog berth on the starboard side in the aft ship. A sixth person can sleep in the middle when the table is dismantled. Due to the sporty lines of the ship, however, the cabin height is only 1.70 m. Pantry and fresh water tank with sink are also available.
Rig
The Inferno is 7/8 rigged and is usually equipped with a self-turning system. At 12.60 m, the mast , which is unusually high for a ship of this length , together with the large boom, which is also quite long, allows an area of 24 m 2 for the mainsail. Instead of Selbstwendefock 14.5 m 2 can also be a 24 m 2 - Genoa be mounted, whereby the sail load rating is above 5.2. This means that the Inferno has excellent light wind properties. The ship is easy to sail with one hand , as all the lines in the cockpit are folded and the jib winches can be operated directly from the helmsman's seat.
successes
Shortly after its introduction, the Inferno attracted attention with several surprising regatta victories:
- Day and night, sailing club Tribschenhorn (Lake Lucerne)
- Blue ribbon, Weggis
- Gotland around
- Stockholm Race
- Scandicap Race Hanko
- Scandicap Race Helsinki
The Inferno was also able to convince yacht testers during test drives. Luis Gazzari from the Yachtrevue about ruled: "By Inferno 29 is the duo Hunkeler Södergren achieved a very good compromise between performance and comfort. Despite excellent sailing characteristics, the ship is pleasant to handle and, in conjunction with the self-tacking jib, can also be sailed well with one hand. Further advantages are the one-class status, which keeps costs within limits and the good fin (n) ish. "
See also
swell
- Yachtrevue 12/82
- Sales prospectus, undated, approx. 1983
- Interview with Bruno Hunkeler, around 1983