Knarr
The knarr (plural: knarrer) was the generic name for viking trade and mercantile ships. Typically they were broader in the beam and had a deeper draught than the vessels used for raiding, the longships. They were also less reliant on oars as a means of propulsion and more on the use of sails.
Knarr is also the name of a Bermuda rigged, long keeled, sailing yacht. The Knarr was designed by Erling L. Kristofersen, Norway, in 1943. It was traditionally built in wood, but since 1966 it has been built in GRP. The Knarr is mostly found in Norway, Denmark and San Francisco, USA. Since 1969, international championships have been held yearly. Knarrs are currently built by a boat builder in Germany.
Measurements:
| LOA | 9.28 m |
| Length water line | 6.21 m |
| Width | 2.12 m |
| Draugth | 1.30 m |
| Freeboard | 0.60 m |
| Total weight | 2,250 kg |
| Weight of keel | 1,300 kg |
| Sail area, jib | 9.00 m² |
| Sail area, main | 17.60 m² |
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10 Metre | 11 Metre | 12 Metre | 2.4 Metre | 5 Metre | 5.5 Metre | 6 Metre | 8 Metre | Antrim 27 | Catalina Yachts | Catalina 30 | Colin Archer | Dragon | Etchells | Flying Fifteen | Folkboat | H-boat | International Americas Cup Class | IOD | J/22 | J/24 | Knarr | Maxi Yacht | Melges 24 | Moore 24 | Open 60 Monohull | Ross 930 | Soling | Squib | Star |Sydney 38 | Tartan Ten | Tempest | Vindö | Yngling | |
Categories: Sailboats | Norsemen | Ship types | Viking Age