{"id":11543,"date":"2025-08-11T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how-to-buy-sailboat.com\/blog\/?p=11543"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:38:11","slug":"susanna-built-in-sweden-in-1928-for-22-400-euros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how-to-buy-sailboat.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/11\/susanna-built-in-sweden-in-1928-for-22-400-euros\/","title":{"rendered":"Susanna built in Sweden in 1928 for 22 400 euros!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friends! Today we have a truly special find \u2014 the wooden beauty Susanna, built in Sweden in 1928. Price \u2013 22 400 euros!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Location: Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Length: 12,9 m + bowsprit
\u2014 Beam: 4,5 m
\u2014 Draft: 1,6 m
\u2014 Displacement: 15 t
\u2014 Year built: 1928
\u2014 Hull: oak
\u2014 Engine: Cummins 4BT 3.9 Turbo, 135 hp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ketch-schooner combines history, maritime character, and cozy liveaboard comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, I\u2019m not entirely sure of the exact model \u2014 if anyone knows, let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sails are in good condition, the rig has been modernized for easy single-handed handling. She sails effortlessly, responds well to the helm, and moves even in light wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside, there are up to 10 berths, including a separate aft cabin. A beautiful mahogany interior, full standing headroom, a wood stove, and an Ebersp\u00e4cher D4 diesel heater. A spacious galley makes life onboard comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her first owner was an artist and designer \u2014 the man behind the first Volvo \u00d6V4 in 1927. After him, Susanna passed into the hands of counts and company directors, and in the 1980s she sailed the Atlantic off the Portuguese coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Two plastic diesel tanks (150 L each)
\u2014 Holding tank: 80 L
\u2014 Freshwater tank: 250 L
\u2014 5 batteries (4\u00d780 Ah + 1\u00d7120 Ah)
\u2014 40 A battery charger
\u2014 220 V shore power with outlets
\u2014 Refrigerator: 49 L
\u2014 Gas stove with oven
\u2014 VHF, plotter, depth sounder, log
\u2014 Dinghy with 3.5 hp outboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The yacht underwent a full restoration around 2000 and has been regularly updated since. In recent years, she has served both as a home and a faithful cruising companion along the entire Swedish coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n