Sail Number: N 23
Type: Cutter
LOA: 52’6” / 16.00m – LOD: 52’6” / 16.00m – LWL: 38’10” / 11.84 – Beam: 10’10” / 3.30m – Draft: 8’2” / 2.49m – Designer: Johan Anker – Yard Number: 417 – Original Name: Ilmen V – Original Owner: Ludvig Swinndal – Current Owner: – Year Built: 1937 – Built by: Anker & Jensen, Oslo – Hull material: Oregon Pine / Galvanized Steel & Wooden Frames – Sail Area: – Displacement: 15 tonnes – Engine: Yanmar 4JH4E Diesel 54 HP 2006
Historical:
BOJAR was launched in 1937 as ILMEN V and she was one of the last designs from the board of Johan Anker.
Anker’s reputation is part due to his incredible success in International Rule designs, his creation of the iconic Dragon One Design – and of all the famous designers of his era, he was arguably the best helmsman. Anker often watched the offerings of Messrs Fife and Mylne cross the finish line behind him – This “feel” for a boat helped him create some of the fastest and most beautiful designs of any period.
BOJAR’s dimensions are similar to the 10 Metre class, but with the slightly greater beam, that her first owner had requested, in his quest for the perfect cruiser racer. In due course she passed to Ragnvald Jacobsen, re naming her BOJAR, and keeping her from 1941 to 1967. Jacobsen, was also a talented helmsman, winning many regattas in the 5.5 and 6 Metre classes.
The current owner has owned her for 28 years, enjoying cruising and classic racing in home waters. BOJAR can be easily sailed by only two people, which is unusual for a yacht of this size and vintage.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
- Owner/Guardian: (1937-1941) Ludvig Swinndal
- Owner/Guardian: (1941-1967) Ragnvald Jacobsen, renamed Bojar
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