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Wow, today’s With sighting 🇮🇹🤩 – and in Portofino, of all places! 😎 Most likely a replica, but it’s still amazing to come across one! taken in Portofino, Italy by @norclassicsabroad
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4 months ago
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Today’s With 🇮🇹🤩 Most likely a replica, but still incredibly fun to see! #with400 #norskbåthistorie #kmwwith #brorwith taken in Porto Santa Margherita Ligure by @norclassicsabroad
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4 months ago
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To my surprise, I came across two more With’s today in 🇮🇹🤩 Most likely replicas, but still a fantastic sight! #with400 #norskbåthistorie #kmwwith #brorwith taken in Porto di Santa Margherita Ligure by @norclassicsabroad
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4 months ago
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I had a feeling this would happen… 🇮🇹 Five minutes in the harbour and there they were — two With 300s, both pulled up on shore. Whether originals or local copies, it was great to see a familiar Norwegian design thousands of kilometres from home. 🤩 That’s what Norclassicsabroad is all about. ⚓️ #norskbåthistorie #with300 #classicboats #norskeklassikere #brorwith taken in Porto di Santa Margherita Ligure by @norclassicsabroad
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4 months ago
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WESTBAS 29 – a classic “West Coast boat” Dahls Båtbyggeri in Kristiansund (later relocated to the nearby municipality of Averøy) originally built a 23-foot displacement boat with a transom stern, which grew into a 25-footer in the early 1980s. Many of these boats featured self-draining aft decks and became typical examples of what we call “West Coast boats.” In the autumn of 1985, they launched an entirely new model — the Westbas 29 — which would go on to become a true classic. Described in the original brochure as a “classic combination boat with modern lines,” it later became known as the Westbas 29 Offshore. The boat featured a semi-planing hull with a keel. Top speed was around 20 knots, but it was most comfortable cruising at approximately 12 knots. The relatively deep keel provided excellent stability at lower speeds and reduced drift when fishing. At speeds above roughly 15 knots, however, the boat became less directionally stable with following or quartering seas. The Westbas 29 became a popular choice for those who valued a steady cruising speed of 12–15 knots. It offered a practical and welcoming interior, combined with solid build quality. Around 2010, production came to an end, as the market shifted towards boats with greater volume and higher speeds. #norwegianboatbuilding #westbas29offshore #norskeklassikere #westbas29 #westbas taken in Havnen I Hirtshals by @norclassicsabroad
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6 months ago
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Norwegian classic, quietly doing its thing abroad 🇳🇴 Came across this Viksund 900 Futura during a walk along the harbor today. Not the kind of boat that shouts for attention — but if you know, you know. Solid, honest and built for real conditions. These were made to work the coast, not just sit pretty. Enclosed wheelhouse, proper side decks, and that typical Norwegian no-nonsense layout. A boat you can actually use — in all kinds of weather. Seeing one like this outside Norway always hits a bit different. A small piece of home, just… relocated in Denmark 🇩🇰 #norwegianboatbuilding #viksund #norskeklassikere #viksund900futura taken in Rønnerhavnen - Frederikshavn by @norclassicsabroad
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6 months ago
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A walk through the harbours around Frederikshavn today 🇩🇰 Plenty of Norwegian classics still in use — and a few resting ashore for the winter. Halco 26 & 29 — a true West Coast classic. Halco worked closely with designer Eivind Amble for many years, helping define what we often refer to as “West Coast boats”: semi-planing or planing hulls, enclosed wheelhouses, and self-draining decks — built for real conditions. The Halco 26 was the first model, delivered with both shaft drive and sterndrive options. Around the late 1970s / early 1980s, it was succeeded by the slightly larger Halco 29 — offered in both Offshore and “Økonomi” versions. Several other well-known Halco models followed, all shaped by Amble’s design philosophy. #norwegianboatbuilding #Halco #norskeklassikere #halco29 #halco26 taken in Rønnerhavnen - Frederikshavn by @norclassicsabroad
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6 months ago
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Wow — imagine spotting a Draco 17 with an outboard engine in Venice 🤩 On our Sunday morning walk we suddenly came across this partially modified Draco 17 in Rio di San Felice. A Norwegian classic in the middle of the Venetian canals — unexpected and very cool to see 🥳 #dracoboats #draco17 #norwegianboatbuilding #venecia #norskeklassikere taken in Rio de San Felice by @norclassicsabroad
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7 months ago
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Wow – a Saga 20 HT cruiser gliding past the Rialto Bridge in Venice… quite a sight 🤩 Designed by Arne Fr. Haug for Selje Bruk (Saga Boats) and launched in 1969. A beautiful example of Scandinavian boat design meeting one of the world’s most historic waterways. #sagaboats #rialtobridge #norwegianboatbuilding #venice #grandcanalvenice taken in Grand Canal by @norclassicsabroad
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7 months ago
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Peak of Norwegian 🇳🇴 leisure boat production pre oil crisis, Fjord 38 spotted in Portoroz, Slovenia 🇸🇮 📸: September 2025 The Classic Fjord 38 (1970s) • Designer: Eivind Amble (Norwegian naval architect). • Launched: Around 1973 as the company’s flagship. • Versions: • Sedan (enclosed cabin, seen in many brochures). • Aft Cabin (with additional cabin space in the stern). • Role: A large and comfortable motor cruiser for longer trips, showing Fjord Plast’s ambitions to compete with international brands. • Legacy: Exported widely, with boats still found in Europe today. • Downside: The original moulds were unfortunately destroyed during the late 1970s after the economic crisis of 1973/74, meaning no more could be produced Fjord Boats – brand and history • The Fjord brand started as Fjord Plast around 1960, founded by Alf Richard Bjerke, Finn B. Roer and later Jan Herrmann Linge. • Early models included small dinghies like the Fjordling, Weekenders, Cabin Cruisers, etc. • The company grew to become one of the major Norwegian leisure boat producers, specializing in fiberglass boats and several series. • In 1981 Fjord Plast was sold and merged with Wiking Boats into Fjord Boats AS. • In 2005–2007 Fjord Boats was acquired by HanseYachts AG, which has modernized the production, design, and marketing. Picture 4 & 5, we see an advertising image of this flagship from Fjord Plast in 1973. This boat was delivered both as a sedan (pictured) and with an aft cabin. The Fjord 38 was designed by Eivind Amble. Fjord Plast was one of the internationally leading manufacturers at the time and sold its boats to many countries. It’s fun to see that this model still exists internationally. Unfortunately, the moulds for the Fjord 38 were destroyed later in the 1970s during a cleanup following the economic crisis of 1973/74. #mingarasje #norwegiandesign #norwegianboatbuilding #norskbåthistorie #norskebåter #norwegianboats #norclassicsabroad #klassiskebåter #fjord #fjordbåter #norskdesign #fjord #fjord38 #norwegiansabroad #norskexport #norwegianexport #fjordboats #fjordboatsofnorway #eivindamble taken in Portorož, Slovenija by @norclassicsabroad
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a year ago
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Wow, Norwegian 🇳🇴 Saga #2,at the French Riviera, Port Saint Laurent Du Var🇫🇷 Saga 24 S (Sail version) ⛵️ 📸: July 2025 Saga 24 – The Snekkesailor When the Saga 24 was launched in 1974, it represented both continuity and a bold step forward for Norwegian boatbuilding. Built at Selje Bruk — then one of the country’s three largest producers of pleasure craft — the model quickly earned attention as something quite different from the typical “snekke.” The design was a collaboration between two prominent names. Rolf Bergendahl-Moe shaped the superstructure, giving the boat the soft, familiar Saga lines that had already become beloved along the coast. Below the waterline, renowned naval architect Eivind Amble created a hull that broke new ground. Unlike earlier models, the Saga 24 carried a true displacement hull, optimized for small diesel engines in the 20–35 hp range. But what truly distinguished it was the focus on sailing ability. The hull form bore similarities to a motorsailer, and with its deep keel the boat offered sailing performance well beyond what traditional Norwegian launches could deliver. The Saga 24 was marketed as a “snekkeseiler” — literally, a snekke that could sail. It embodied a clever hybrid of motor and sail, a boat for those who valued steady diesel cruising but also wanted the quiet pleasure of harnessing the wind. Half a century later, the Saga 24 still stands as a testament to the experimental spirit of 1970s boatbuilding, when designers dared to blend old traditions with new possibilities. Length: ~24 feet (about 7.2–7.5 m). Beam: approx. 2.65 m. Draft: approx. 0.90 m. Displacement: around 2,800 kg in some listings. #mingarasje #norwegiandesign #norwegianboatbuilding #norskbåthistorie #norskebåter #norwegianboats #norclassicsabroad #klassiskebåter #sagaselje #selje #saga24 #saga24s #norwegiansabroad #norskexport #norwegianexport #seljebruk #norwegianboatexport #eivindamble taken in Port Saint Laurent Du Var by @norclassicsabroad
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a year ago
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Wow, who could image this, a nice Norwegian 🇳🇴Saga 25 (800) right in the middle of Menton harbour, France 🇫🇷 📸: July 2025 The Saga 25 is a Norwegian motor cruiser / “snekke” built by Saga Boats in Selje, Norway. It was especially popular during the 1980s and 1990s and came in different versions – such as the Saga 25 Turbo, Saga 25 Cabin Cruiser (CC), and hardtop variants. ⸻ Dimensions & Technical Data Specification Typical value / range Length ~ 7.6 m / 25 feet Beam ~ 2.75 m Draft ~ 0.75–0.8 m Weight / Displacement ~ 2,000–2,800 kg (depending on equipment and engine) ⸻ Engine, Performance & Fuel • Often fitted with Yanmar 77 hp or 110 hp engines. • Other models used Volvo Penta diesels (e.g., TAMD 30A in Turbo versions). • Top speed is usually around 20–23 knots with the stronger engines. • Cruising speed typically falls between 10–18 knots, depending on load and engine. ⸻ Accommodation & Facilities • Cabin with 3–5 berths, depending on layout. • Toilet with holding tank. • Galley with stove, sink, and often fridge. • Cockpit with canopy (summer and winter covers were common). • Navigation equipment like VHF, plotter, echo sounder (often retrofitted). ⸻ Characteristics & Usage • Designed for coastal and fjord cruising, suitable for weekend trips and longer holidays. • Available in open or closed wheelhouse (cabin) layouts. • “Turbo” versions indicate stronger engines and higher performance. The Saga 25 Turbo • Hull type: semi-planing with a small keel fin aft. • Focused on higher performance with stronger engines. • Typical top speed: ~ 18–20 knots, sometimes above with optimal setup #mingarasje #norwegiandesign #norwegianboatbuilding #norskbåthistorie #norskebåter #norwegianboats #norclassicsabroad #klassiskebåter #sagaselje #selje #saga25 #saga800 #norwegiansabroad #norskexport #norwegianexport #seljebruk #norwegianboatexport taken in Menton, Côte D’azur by @norclassicsabroad
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