Cockpit design quite different from other Luffe 44

Here you can see that our cockpit is quite different from the standard deep closed cockpit that other Luffe 44 has. A slightly shallower cockpit that ifscompletely open towards the aft. The whole cockpit was built using one-off building methods already when she was originally built. Backstay and Runners are all placed in the center to minimize any twisting of the hull.

The benches are only used while the boat is moored. During any other time we store them below. They are very light and well manufactured but unfortunately they are quite difficult to store away and we are planning on replacing them with another solution. More about that project another day.

The rudder is balanced and very responsive. Helming this size of a boat with a tiller could be quite difficult but not Alma, she is very well balanced and this far I have always been able to steer her with two fingers in any weather. The rope bags are huge, maybe slightly too large since they drag along the cockpit floor so we will see if we can make new ones for next season. If you look at the picture below you will see that the cockpit bags are covering the huge openings to the storage compartments on either side of the cockpit. 

The cockpit from behind. 8 Andersen self-tailing winches, ST 46. Two for runners, two for Mainsail, two for Genua and two for the halyards and other running rigging. The photo is a few years old and taken by the previous owner, Björn Svending. The navigation lights are now LED from Lopolight. 

Interior photos of Alma

Here follows some interior photos of Alma. Some of the photos are taken by me and some of them are taken by the previous owner Björn Svending.

The first two photos shows the main cabin. You can see the navigation table that just like in all other boats is used for just about everything except navigation... The electrical switch-board is another example of the high quality installations in this boat. Blue Systems largest switch-board leaves lots of opportunities for the installation to be very structured and easily maintained.

Please also note that both sides of the main cabin has pilot berths above and outboard of the settees. Great for sleeping during longer trips offshore but also great for storage when they aren't needed for sleeping. The backrests of the settees are removable and opens up either a very large single bed with storage behind or a quite cramped double on both sides.

The galley is slightly different than other Luffe 44 galleys. The entry to the starboard aft berths takes the space of the aft kitchen cabinet. Thus the amount of counter-top space is less but the floor space is a little larger. I don´t think that the amount of storage is very different since we have very easy access to the corner cabinet that is poorly utilized in the standard layout.

These two photos are of the forward cabin in front of mast and toilet. You will notice the multiple sets of sturdy frames that was built into the boat at Luffe Yachts since she was originally intended for offshore racing on the North Sea. All Luffe boats are very well built but Alma is exceptional and I feel very comfortable with her in any weather.

Notice the light streaming in from the large deck hatch, 70 x 70 cm! She has three deck hatches in the deck and superstructure and another six that provide light into the aft parts of the boat from the cockpit.

Here you can see the port aft berth behind the navigation table and the hanging locker for sail clothes. Lots of light streaming in from the cockpit.

The two aft berths are equally large and very suitable for two kids each. Two adults also works but it is a little on the tight side. Our kids love this place. It can be hard to get them out even during long slogs to windward when they are hanging out here together and reading.

Last but not least, the toilet. Luffe 44 has the largest toilet I have ever seen on a sailing boat. Lots of space and easy access to all of the installations. Underneath the sink is speed and depth sensors from Nexus as well as sea water and drain from the sink.

Pictures of Alma

What a beautiful boat! This is the photo that convinced us to buy her. The picture was part of the sales pitch on Blocket when the previous owner wanted to sell her. Luffe 44 SWE 39 is nowadays carrying the name Alma. Photo by Björn Svending

It rocks to have dinner on the rocks! Especially true when you are able to enjoy a glass of good wine with friends. Photo is taken in Söderarm in the north of Stockholm Archipelago one very beautiful evening in July 2014. We had just arrived from Finland this day after a long and fast crossing of the Åland Strait under Mainsail and Code 0 in 20 knots of wind.

Heading south towards Ålö under Spinnaker S2. We easily hit 8-9 knots in the light winds. Stellan Berlin doing the navigation. We always try to complement the GPS navigator with printed charts to provide a better overview.

Mooring for the night in Björkskär. We enjoyed one of many calm evenings with dinner on the rocks and the kids in and out of the water during the whole evening. We didn´t go to the sauna this time but have enjoyed the Björkskär sauna many other times. Many thanks to Lidingö kommun for keeping this valuable asset available for everyone visiting.

Another beautiful and peaceful night spot, this time in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago in the vicinity of Sillö. Next to us are our good friends in their X-312.