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danish beauty
The Tale of a Danish-Built Boat
Freja stands as a remarkable Monohull fiberglass boat, its design was masterminded by the skilled boatbuilder Knud Olsen under the employ of Bandholm Yachts.
With a length of 28.35 feet (8.64 meters) and a waterline length of 7.20 meters, she embodies the essence of a 28-foot boat.Her width of 2.8 meters makes her comfortably average in size for her category.
Built to conquer oceans, her CFS-number of 1.85 tells us she's not one to tip easily. While not aiming for speed records, her charm lies in her comfy setup—exactly what I need for a cozy life onboard.
Freja's heft is no secret; she weighs close to 4.5 tons. She's an uncommon find too, with only about 130-140 boats of her kind around. Freja proudly wears her D76 title, signifying her birth in 1977—a vintage gem indeed.
A baby of fiberglass
Embracing the Adventure of Sailing with an Old Lady of the Sea Calls for a Little Tender Loving Care!"
Here's my personal motto:
"Neglect Freja's Love, and She'll Make You Love Her!"
What's the deal? Well, if you're not showering Freja with the TLC (tender loving care) she deserves, she might just throw a little reminder your way. You see, sailing with her is all about a continuous love affair—she thrives when you keep showing her the attention she craves.
Let's face it, we can't prevent every hiccup, but consistent care sure works like magic in the long haul. It's like giving Freja an elixir of longevity, making her and her gear rock on for more adventures. So, a little love today keeps the breakdowns at bay tomorrow!
The major upgrades I did on Freja:
- New engine
- New propeller
- Renovated all the cockpit teak
- New blackjack
- New clamping flange
- New sprayhood and modified cockpittelt
- New teak fenderlist on starboard side
- New teak strips on deck
- New water system
- Diesel heater
And all the smaller reparations that always there...
From Doubts to Destiny
Back in the day, I'll be honest, the Bandholm 28 model didn't quite tickle my fancy. Even when I took the leap and purchased her, it was a whirlwind of mixed emotions. While I wanted to keep the boat in the family, she wasn't exactly my dreamboat. I found myself torn, unsure whether to take the plunge.
Picture this: a Wednesday night, me lounging on the couch, when my dad's phone rang. An offer was on the table—my granddad's cherished Freja was up for grabs. But with my dad already having another boat, he declined the offer. As he was about to hang up, a lightbulb went off in my head: why not me? The idea sparked like wildfire, but I needed a day to think it through
By the time the sun rose the next day, my mind was made up. Destiny was calling, and I knew I had to answer. Freja was going to be mine. And so began a journey that turned my initial doubts into a tale of unexpected connection and love for this boat that once didn't even cross my mind.
