Sail shape
The gaff sail
The gaff shapes the characteristic silhouette of a classic schooner. The drawing identifies the terms and components of this traditional sail shape.
Technical overview
Rigging
& Deck plans.
From the sail plan to key points of orientation on deck: a visual overview of the classic gaff schooner STORTEMELK.
- Vessel type
- Gaff schooner
- Length overall
- 39.90 m
- Sail area
- 400 m²
- Cruising area
- Worldwide certified
The rigging
Clear, powerful,
classic.
The slender lines and effective rigging give STORTEMELK her athletic silhouette. As a two-masted gaff schooner, she combines traditional sail handling with a clearly structured, easy-to-follow rig.
Headsail
The staysail
Staysails are set along the stay and complement the gaff sails. The illustration clearly identifies the sail’s individual elements.
Finding your way on board
Deck plans
at a glance.
The plans offer a first impression of the layout, passageways and key facilities on board. They are for orientation; the current safety briefing and documents on board remain authoritative.
Overview
Deck plan
An overall view of the vessel with the key areas above and below deck.
Belaying
Belaying-pin plan
An overview of the belaying-pin assignments. The actual arrangement may change in operation; the crew will brief you on board.
Detailed view
Below deck
The detailed plan adds further areas of the vessel to the overview.
Safety
Safety & Escape
The safety and escape plan marks the essential safety equipment and aids orientation on board.
STORTEMELK for Sale
Substance in
every detail.
Further technical documentation, inventory and current records are available in the prospectus.
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