L-boat
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| Boat dimensions | |
| Length above : | Max. 9.0 m |
| Width above sea level : | (Ratio length / width: 4.5: 1) 1.75–2.00 m |
| Draft : | 1.10 m |
| Mast height : | (Rigging height above deck) max. 12 m |
| Weight (ready to sail): | min. 1,000 kg |
| Sail area | |
| Sail area close to the wind : | Max. 30 m² |
| Mainsail : | Max. 24 m² |
| Jib : | min. 6 m² |
| Spinnaker : | Max. 65 m² |
| Others | |
| Yardstick number : | 106 (Bodensee 100 (2005 103)) |
| Class : | Limit class |
The L-boat is an open three-man keelboat, designed for regattas and as an "afternoon boat ". Visually it is a typical child of its time. Its lines, the elongated hull with the low freeboard , above it a high rig , express what was then and still is known as an elegant yacht.
The boat class had its heyday after the First World War on the German inland lakes, but also on the alpine lakes of Austria and Switzerland . From the 1930s they lost their importance for regattas, which increasingly relied on international and Olympic boat classes .
Today the racing yachts are celebrating a renaissance like many other classic yachts .
history
The trigger for the development of the 30 m² racing class was the great success that the special class, founded in 1899, had on the regatta courses of the early 20th century. While the special class was reserved for men's sailors and due to its size (over 10 m long, more than 50 m² sail area, four-man crew) caused certain costs and effort, the Berlin sailors organized in the German Sailing Association (DSVb.) Were looking for a smaller one Boat that should introduce broader layers to the sport of regattas. The new boat should be suitable as a regatta boat, but also serve as an “afternoon boat” for leisurely sailing alone or as a couple. The construction costs were limited. Certain design specifications (e.g. minimum weight, maximum sail area and draft, plank thickness, etc.) should ensure that the boats are solid, fast and meet minimum quality requirements. The new boat class was named "30sqm boat" by the German Sailing Day of the DSVb. adopted in November 1913. The first boats were ordered immediately and in spring 1914 the first regattas began in Berlin and Hamburg.
The First World War inevitably brought regatta to a standstill. Only after the war were new buildings increasingly built. Boats had their heyday in the 1920s. Regattas with fields of 20 boats were not uncommon, especially in the Berlin waters. During this time, the conversion from the original gaff rig to the rigging also took place . In 1922 the boats were officially assigned the letter "L" with the introduction of the class distinctive signs. In 1924, the interest of Hamburg sailors waned and turned to the new class of 30 square meter cruisers ( 30 m² skerry cruisers ). Interest remained unbroken in Berlin. In addition, the fleet on Lake Constance continued to grow. In the 1930s, other boat classes became more important. Many L-boats were deleted from the register or taken over by sailors who belonged to other associations than the DSVb. After the Second World War there were several new builds - the last one being the L-204 in 1961 for Swiss accounts.
Class association
In 1996 some owners revived the class by founding the class association. The official name of the class is now 30 m² inland keel class .
Territories
Today you can find the elegant racing yachts in various areas in southern Germany. The largest fleet is based on Lake Constance , followed by Lake Thun in Switzerland . But this class is also represented on the Ammersee , the Wannsee or the Millstätter See in Austria as well as on smaller bodies of water such as the Baldeneysee or the Rursee and even on the Rhine .
Regatta and races
The 30 inland keelers are still actively sailed on regattas. Either there are sufficiently large fields with L-boats or the boats sail according to the yardstick system. The L-boats are especially popular at classic car regattas.
New and used boats
Any boat designer or boat builder can build new buildings on the basis of building regulations. Sometimes it is also possible to use existing plans that are recognized as faster L-boats and have them made as replicas.
An alternative is the restoration of a boat that can no longer be sailed. The reconstruction of the L-81 Carmen III in 2004 by the Michelsen shipyard on Lake Constance was almost the same as a new building. The Carmen III was the overall winner of the Bodensee Traditionswoche 2005. The reconstruction of the L-154 Brigite II was finished in 2006 and the L-110 Gazelle VI , built in 1922 by the Steinlechner shipyard and designed by Paul Francke, was finished in 2009. This work was also carried out by the Michelsen shipyard in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance.
The prices for 30 m² inland keelers depend on many factors. Depending on the condition, a boat in need of renovation can change hands for a few hundred euros, while boats that are clear to sail can cost 35,000 or more in good condition.
For a completely new building according to the existing plans, you will probably have to estimate around 75,000 euros, depending on the accessories and expansion requirements, a little more (as of 2008).
L 95 from the Glas boat yard
The Glas boatyard on Lake Starnberg has been building boats of a newly developed construction class since 1995. Modern, but not class-compliant elements such as the free-standing oar were combined with the traditional look over water. Due to these and other differences, it was agreed to mark the boats with the sailing sign L 95 in order to avoid confusion .