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RT
07-19-2002, 10:39 PM
Anyone have any info on this boat? Built in Norway
Yes, the company name was really Smuggler. I just
got one, a 73 model w/ cabin, and will restore, except with bracket and outboards. They raced offshore in late 60s in Europe. See pics at
www.infoweb.nl/smuggler.com. (http://www.infoweb.nl/smuggler.com.) Thanks in advance,
Artie.

Staffan Berg
07-20-2002, 06:28 AM
HI RT

The Smuggler was and still is a very popular boat in Sweden.

They were built in different sizes. They still make them today.
I believe they came in sizes from 14 to 33.
Today they still make one - the size is about 30 feet and it is often equipped with twin outboards.
The swedish coast-guard and the marine police is using them.
They started to build them in the late sixties as race boats. They are known as having very good hulls that can handle ruff see.
It is influenced by the famous Magnum 27 sport.

This what I know.
If you very are interested I could do some more research.

Have fun

RT
07-20-2002, 08:00 AM
Thanks for the reply. I would very much like to get more info, even possibly a new boat brochure?Artie.

Staffan Berg
07-21-2002, 05:19 AM
Hi
Sorry - I was wrong.
They dont make them anymore.
But every year there are som used ones for sale.
Yes - they were build in different sizes.
Yes - they are known as fast racing hulls.

If I found some picture I will mail it to but you have to wait. I dont have any right now.

Good luck with you boat

Staffan Berg
08-15-2002, 04:30 AM
Next issue of the swedish boat-magazine will have the complete story of the Swedish boat "Smuggler".
It was a famous racing boat in the late sixties.

www.vibatagare.com (http://www.vibatagare.com) (you need to practice your swedish)

I will come back to you with pictures and my translation of the story.
Also: a picture of a copy of the boat.
http://www.vibatagare.com/vib2002/vib8_02/samm3_vib8_02.html

RT
08-20-2002, 10:55 AM
Staffan, I am from Swedish desent as my dad's parent's where from Sweden. My last name is Swanson. Would really appreciate the info. I have the guy from Holland, Michiel, whose father was a dealer, coming to my house today to look at the Smuggler. Check www.infoweb.nl/smuggler (http://www.infoweb.nl/smuggler) , which is his sight. He and his wife are here in the US,
and are stopping by. Artie.