Fjordklubben

Hi I don´t believe this boat is deplacement or semi deplacement as the bottom is fairly flat bottom around 12-13°. As you can see it will be fairly easy planning. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VNM3o3bN3k4/UEJyFV2DODI/AAAAAAAAAKs/1yvbNEA7_Zc/s1600/Boat+008.JPG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ArWwLA5e8...

Hi, I have no experience of this boat hull anyhow boat deigns of the 60ths usually have flat bottom hulls becuse motor power was comparably lower at that time. Fjord/Herwa was introduced mid 60s the boat generation after this usally had deeper V hulls. /Lars It just came to my mind: aren't the 60 t...

Hi Lars,

Thank you ver much!

one more thing: Dear Lars or other gurus: Can you say how this boat (Herwe / Fjord 18 Tour) compares to other Nordic HT boats of the similar size, such as Flipper 575HT? Which one is smoother in choppy waters? As a reference Flipper 575HT having a relatively flat bottom does not do well in choppy wa...

Hi Lars, And many thanks to your informative answer! Bummer! I thought I would be buying a quality product a Fjord to carry out a restoration process and enjoy it for many years.. But now it seems it is, maybe, an inferior boat that is not as good in rough sees than a "true Fjord" nor as g...

Hello gurus, (I tried to find an existing thread on Fjord 18 Tour but I couldn't find any) I'm a newbie from Finland and very happy to have found this forum! Anyways, here is the thing: There is a Fjord 18 tour I'm interested in buying but I have some concerns: The boat has a Mercury 80 hp four stro...