Vättersnipa

The Boat Collection at Stensund Folk High School

Stensund

Boat: (Name missing)
Boat type: Vättersnipa – rowing boat
Length: –
Width: –

Built by: Unknown
Year: Unknown

Description:
Vättersnipa with distinct characteristic shapes. The boat is flat at both bow and stern. Low freeboard amidships with marked ”splashboard” character to the top plank. Fixed frames and bottom timber.

The boat is painted in light blue color above the waterline, inside and below the waterline. Rowing oars in gray, the same at both bow and stern. Metal oar locks of the type "pea full attachment," bolted through a reinforcement in the top plank.

Four oars are included – three are painted, one with leather ”wear plate.” Only two oars are preserved (uncertain).

Story:
The boat was donated to the school by Lars Einar from Oxelösund. It had been in the family's possession since he was six years old.