28' Reimers Tumlaren Racing Sloop #59 (1936) - SVEK

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Svek, #59 20sq meter Swedish Tumlaren designed by Knud Riemers built 1936 in Sweden.
Brought, along with five other Tumlarens, to the US, Chicago, IL, by Henry Babson who wanted competitive sailing. Actively raced and sailed from both Chicago YC and Columbia YC.

I saw and purchased Svek in 1978 after seeing the Tumlarens sailing in the Chicago to Michigan City race. I sailed Svek for 5 years off a mooring in Lake Macatawa, Holland, MI. Eventually moved to St. Louis leaving Svek behind. Svek remained in covered storage for 39 years.

The work to restore Svek at Gannon & Benjamin Railway, Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, MA began November 2021 to repair the floors and steam bend new frames working exclusively with Ross Gannon and continued till June 2022.

Varnished hull, inside & out, new electrical system. The cockpit, cabin and interior furnishings were also rebuilt and installed. Deck covered with tri-axial 10oz cloth. Standing and running rigging all replaced, new spreaders too.

Thus bringing Svek to as-new perfection – winning the 2022 Mystic WoodenBoat “Best of Show” award and now sailing competitively.