Designer | Henry Rasmussen |
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Builder | Abeking & Rasmussen |
Date | 1936 |
Length overall | 51 ft 5 in / 15.67 m |
Length deck | 51 ft 5 in / 15.67 m |
Length waterline | 34 ft 3 in / 10.45 m |
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Beam | 10 ft 4 in / 3.15 m |
Draft | 6 ft 7 in / 2 m |
Displacement | 12.5 Tonnes |
Construction | Tabasco mahogany on composite frame |
Engine | Lombardini LDW1404 37 hp diesel |
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Location | Germany |
Price | POA |
These details are provisional and may be amended
Some boats seem to possess an effortless purity of line that might even define the term classic yacht; REGINA most surely does. Abeking & Rasmussen provenance helps, of course, and the artist responsible for her good looks, Henry Rasmussen, was her second owner. A&R’s renowned construction design, and fine execution employing the best possible materials have ensured that REGINA has kept her beautiful shape for almost 90 years. But with REGINA it’s more than that. In present ownership, the very careful, attention to detail approach in her painstaking restoration, ongoing maintenance, and use as originally intended, combine to present the very essence of the classic yacht: understated elegance – ‘less is more’; simple sail handling, technical, and domestic systems; a comfortable motion; prizewinning turn of speed. There is nothing not to like.
Interested in REGINA in more detail.
- This is a provisional set of details for a new listing
- Updated specs to be added in the coming weeks
The restoration of REGINA was a mammoth project, not only because of the length of the restoration period, but also because of the requirement to restore the boat to its original condition. The restoration costs over 14 years, including the interruption of the restoration, were around €900,000. The boat got a new deck, a new engine, a new rig, and more. All invoices and other evidence are available. REGINA has been continuously shipyard maintained and, for example, two years ago got a new rudder and a new cockpit sump (€80,000).
Another special feature is the black topsides paint. This is produced by BASF Ludwigshafen on request for the REGINA. Test results show that the paint absorbs less heat than natural wood, although it does not quite match the properties of the white paint that is usually used.
None of the previous owners had any significant documentation about the boat. This has been collected and compiled by me over many years and are to be passed on to the next owner.
The yacht turned out to be very fast, and from 2013 onward usually came in the top three in the classic regattas in the western Baltic Sea. In the past REGINA had won the Blue Riband of the Lower Elbe, among other awards.
RECENT WORK (OTHER THAN NORMAL MAINTENANCE)
2022-2024
- New rudder
- Replacement of aft deadwood in iroko/ kambala
- Removal and replacement of underwater plugs to check frame fastenings
- Localised re-fastening
- New cockpit sump
AT BOOTSWERFT KAISER, LEMRADE, GERMANY BY BJÖRN KAISER
2001-2013
- Winner of the Freundeskreis Klassische Yachten (FKY) Restoration Prize 2013
- Entire interior, i.e. all original wooden parts, overhauled
- All metal parts removed, overhauled and, if necessary, rebuilt
- Owner's berth enlarged in the owner's cabin
- Galley adjustments to accommodate new dishes
- Mast sawn lengthwise to assess condition; glued back together **
- Rigging by expert (and Seefahrtkreuzer fan) Jan Hürkamp, Greifswald
- All stainless steel standing rigging and terminals newly manufactured
- The original galvanised mast fittings replicated like-for-like
- Mast winches were both purchased and overhauled
- All other deck and boom winches were overhauled
- The winch handles were newly manufactured
- The T-boom (irreparable) was rebuilt to match the original
- Boat recommissioned April 28, 2013 as a sloop with a 7/8 rig
- Invoices available for all purchased parts and all work carried out
* The long restoration period was due to the fact that the shipyard originally commissioned to do the work closed down, and after extensive clarification of the claims and securing of the removed parts, a new boat builder had to be found (Björn Kaiser). In addition, the search for suitable wood and veneer (two years) was very time-consuming.
** The search for a mast builder to restore and lengthen the old mast was time-consuming. The ‘noble shipyards’ all cancelled after an inspection. The two mast builders who took it on sawed it open lengthwise and were delighted when it was absolutely intact (it is a hollow mast planed round on the inside, hardly affordable today). And inside, they found the original signatures of the mast builders from A&R - signed in blue chalk - from 1936.
Germany’s pre-eminent 20th Century designer of beautiful, beautifully built, strong, fast, and able yachts, Danish born Henry Rasmussen also knew how to sell them. For example, his method of dealing with the Great Depression years was to travel to the USA and engage W. Starling Burgess in finding American newbuild clients for his Lemwerder, Bremen yard, Abeking & Rasmussen. He returned with orders for 14 yachts.
The Seefahrtkreuzer Rule of 1927, sponsoreded by Deutscher Segler-Verband (DSV, the German Sailing Association) was in effect Rasmussen's own creation, and from it developed a line of beautiful yet sensible, fast, seaworthy and seakindly yachts, with REGINA one of its finest expressions – nowadays also in preservation. From 1927, Rasmussen had helmed the first of the 80s, his Bremen friend Eduard Schilling's ATHENA (now ALRAUNE), to success in many regattas.
Abeking & Rasmussen’s output was so astonishing (in 1936, 138 vessels delivered - albeit of all sizes - including Rasmussen's own 125 Sq M Seefahrtkreuzer AR) that it is hard to imagine Henry (or “Jimmy” as he was known) having much time for sailing, but from c.1940 to c.1950 he became REGINA's owner. A fabulous endorsement for this enchanting yacht.
©2025 Iain McAllister/ Sandeman Yacht Company Ltd.
ABEKING & RASMUSSEN BUILD NO. 3087
REGINA was beautifully built at Lemwerder for two Bremen friends who were most probably also business associates: newsagent chain owner and wholesale magazine distributor Wilhelm Grabbe, and Arthur Sack, also a magazine distributor. From REGINA’s 1937-1939 entries in Lloyd's Register of Yachts we learn that she originally set a suit of sails by Mählitz, and her petrol auxiliary motor was by Selve Automobilwerke AG of Hameln.
REGINA's designer, Henry Rasmussen, took over ownership from 1940, converting the rig to a yawl. Could that be him at the helm in the 1952 A & R advertisement seen above?
Then, from 1950, keen Hamburg racing sailor Alfred Timm campaigned REGINA in Western Baltic and North Sea regattas. Writing in Die Yacht magazine in 1952, passionately lamenting the end of DSV’s support for the Seefahrtkreuzer Rule, Timm reeled off REGINA’s early 1950s successes:
“Deutsche Segler-Verband has decided to declare the Seefahrtkreuzer Class an Age Class. As an old Seefahrtkreuzer helmsman, I simply cannot accept this decision, as in my opinion this class is the best that the DSV has ever produced. I hardly know of any other type of boat that is equal to the Seefahrtkreuzer, whether in terms of equipment, speed or seaworthiness. Anyone who knows my 80 Sq M Seefahrtkreuzer must admit that she is unique and cannot be surpassed by other types of vessels…
“To reinforce my statements, I would like to announce just a few of my boat's successes: In 1950 I sailed three regattas at Kiel Week, including two triangular regattas and the offshore regatta around Fehmarn. I won three first prizes, as well as the speed prize for the fastest boat in the offshore regatta and on corrected time. Anyone who was in Kiel in 1950 knows that the offshore regatta around Fehmarn was the hardest sailed after the war. In winds of up to 9, REGINA managed to reach Kiel Olympia-Hafen against the toughest of competition with an hour's lead, even though there were vessels in the race that had been built to newer formulas.
“Whitsun 1951: North Sea Regatta, Cuxhaven. REGINA was effectively the fastest vessel in the regatta. Winner of the city of Cuxhaven’s special prize, also on elapsed time. Kiel Week 1951: Four first prizes, one second prize, one point prize, one speed prize. In this Fehmarn offshore regatta, too, REGINA led the entire fleet to Staberhuk, where unfortunately, due to careless sailing, the boat touched ground and lost 4-5 minutes. Despite this, she crossed the finish line in second place, around 1 minute behind the first vessel. 1951 Cuxhaven-Hörnum offshore race: REGINA was effectively the fastest ship, even on elapsed time. Winner of the special prize from Hörnum Spa Administration.
From the information I have provided, I believe I can rightly conclude that DSV made a wrong judgement, and I am convinced that German sailors agree with me that the Seefahrtkreuzer Class should not be declared an Age Class, but on the contrary should still be promoted."
After subsequent western Baltic ownership by Franz Janßen, and still rigged as a yawl, in 1980 Hans-Joachim Frank took REGINA inland - by train! - to Lake Constance, where she was eventually purchased in 1997 by the present owner.
The restoration commenced in 1999, eventually completed by Björn Kaiser in 2013 when REGINA was awarded Freundeskreis Klassische Yachten's coveted copper kettle Restoration Prize during that year's German Classics regatta at Laboe, on Kieler Fjord.
REGINA has subsequently been a regular and successful competitor at the Western Baltic classic regattas from a base on the The Schlei, and of course much admired and enjoyed.
©2025 Iain McAllister/ Sandeman Yacht Company Ltd.
- Tabasco mahogany carvel planking
- Epoxy splined except for garboards which are cotton caulked
- Alternate galvanised steel frames and steamed oak timbers
- Hot dipped galvanised steel fastenings to steel frames
- Bronze screw fastenings to oak timbers
- Galvanised steel butt plates
- Almost full length bilge stringers
- Teak wood keel
- Kambala/ iroko aft deadwood
- Galvanised steel plate and strap floors
- Galvanised wrought iron hanging knees
- Diagonal deck structure strapping in way of mast
- Galvanised steel mast step
- Teak laid deck fastened direct to beams
- Teak superstructures
SUMMARY
- Raw teak laid deck (on plywood?)
- Varnished teak covering boards and king plank
- The galvanised deck fittings are replicas of the originals
FROM AFT
AFT DECK
- Chromed mooring fairleads port & starboard at taffrail
- Full beam chromed anti-chafe coping
- Backstay chainplate through transom block
- Recessed chromed ensign staff socket
- Chromed A&R pattern mooring cleats port & starboard
- Galvanised mainsheet horse
- Chromed rudder head
- Tiller
- Mainsheet padeyes port & starboard
- Double leaf raised, varnished lazarette hatch
COCKPIT
- Open aft
- Coamings port and starboard faired to aft trunk corners
- Full length chromed anti-chafe coping
- 4 x Chromed PARAT 28 winches on plinths outside coaming
- Associated chromed A&R pattern cleats
- Well type cockpit with deck as seating
- Teak grating sole
- Morse throttle control
- Manual bilge pump socket
- Lombardini engine panel forward
CABIN TRUNK
- Teak uprights
- 3 x Chromed oval ports port & starboard
- 1 x Chromed round opening port port & starboard
- 2 x Chromed round opening ports forward
- Companionway sliding hatch
- Vintage winches port & starboard
- Chromed A&R pattern cleats port & starboard
- Ash blocks on galvanised mounts port & starboard
- Chromed and stainless steel grabrail port and starboard
- A&R pattern butterfly skylight over saloon
- Chromed anti-chafe coping forward
SIDE DECKS
- Chromed A&R pattern cleats port & starboard at covering boards aft
- Galvanised headsail sheet track port & starboard at covering boards
- 4 x Chromed fairlead padeye sockets port & starboard
- Galvanised ceat at chainplates port & starboard
FOREDECK
- Mast position
- Galvanised pin rails port & starboard
- 2 x King plank portlights over forecabin
- Raised forehatch over forepeak
- Chromed chain pipe
- Vintage manual capstan windlass by Walter Schefe, Wesermünde-Lehe
- Chromed A&R pattern mooring cleats port & starboard
- Chromed mooring fairleads at rail port & starboard
- Chromed anti-chafe copings
- Galvanised stemhead cap fitting with eye
- Anchor roller offset to starboard
GROUND TACKLE
- Plough anchor and chain
SUMMARY
- Tabasco mahogany and white painted finish
- Hard-wearing Swedish ‘Svendborg Bike 6510’ cream white upholstery
- 7 x Steps over engine box to cabin sole
AFT CABIN
- Quarter berths port & starboard
- Stowage aft and under
- White painted slatted hull sides
- Railway compartment type netting stowage under beam shelves
- Step/ benches inboard; stowage under
- Deckhead lamps
- Oval ports in trunk sides port & starboard
- Ship’s electrical panel in locker to starboard of companionway
WC COMPARTMENT TO STARBOARD
- Period Sanitas of Hamburg manual marine toilet
- Ceramic ‘Pullman’ type fold down sink
- Concealed as locker door when folded away
- Sink drains to toilet bowl
- Lockers outboard
- Chromed opening port in trunk side
- Deckhead lamp
GALLEY TO PORT
- Non-ferrous metal top surface incorporating sink bowl
- Stowage under
- Vintage hand pump tap
- Stirrup pump
- High-quality cutlery; crockery; glasses; pots and pans in custom racks
- Custom stowage for kitchen utensils
- Chromed opening port in trunk side
- Deckhead lamp
DOOR FORWARD TO SALOON
- Through passage offset to starboard
- Sideboards port & starboard aft
- L-settee to port
- Settee to starboard
- Stowage under settees
- Glazed-door lockers and shelves outboard
- Replica of original drop-leaf, gimballed table; Switenia mahogany veneer
- Forward bulkhead is a replica of the original; Tabasco mahogany veneer
- Butterfly skylight in deckhead
- 2 x Oval ports in trunk sides port & starboard
- 2 x Chromed opening ports in forward trunk upright
- 2 x Deckhead lamps
DOOR FORWARD TO FORE/OWNER’S CABIN
- Mast to port of entrance with galvanised compression post
- Dresser to starboard incorporating concealed wash basin
- Pressure water faucet; stirrup pump
- Locker outboard
- Shorter single berth to starboard
- Hinged lee board
- Double berth to port
- Hinged lee board
- Hanging locker to port forward
- Railway compartment type netting stowage under beam shelves
- 2 x Deckhead lamps
- 2 x Jaguar car reading lamps
- 2 x Deckhead port lights on centreline
DOOR FORWARD TO FOREPEAK
- Stowage space
- Chain locker
- Forehatch in deckhead
- 2 x Deckhead lamps
RIG
- By boatbuilding engineer Jan Hürkamp, Greifswald
- ⅞ Fractional rig
- All spars of spruce
- Hollow mast – the original restored and lengthened
- 1 x Spreaders; 1 x diamonds; 1 x jumper strut
- Spreader lights
- 2 x Vintage captive halyard winches purchase 2nd hand and restored
- 2 x Vintage secondary winches at mast
- T-boom (believed first European boat to have this); replica of original; ash reinforcement
- Galvanized fittings are replicas of the originals
- Stainless steel standing rigging (2013)
- Running backstays
- Top quality running rigging with sometimes multiple sets
SAILS
By Tuchwerkstatt, Greifswald
- Mainsail 61.5 sq m (2014)
- Offshore jib 22.5 sq m (2014)
- Offshore genoa 'II' with long cover 37.3 sq m (2019)
- Light wind jib 'genoa III' 51 sqm (2020)
- Gennaker (asymmetric spinnaker 130 sqm) (2018)
- Gennaker furling system: Bartels, Gennex Classic III
- and other sails
CANVASWORK
- Full summer cover with fender
- Boom cover
- Covers for hatches, skylight and companionway
- Sail bags
- Winch handle bag
MECHANICAL
- Lombardini LDW1404 37 hp diesel engine (2013)
- Propeller shaft offset to port
- Bronze 4-Bladed Variprop DF 107 RH 16 in feathering propeller
ELECTRICAL
- Entire electrical system planned and installed by an electrical engineer (2013)
- Circuit diagram
- 2 x AGM batteries
- Argo charging current distributor
- Centaur 12/50 charger
- Phoenix inverter
- “Vandalism-proof” light switches
TANKAGE
- Stainless steel diesel tank under cockpit, 80 L / 18 Gal (2013)
- Plastic water tank under saloon, 180 L / 40 Gal (2013)
NAVIGATION
- Detachable steering compass for cockpit
- Raymarine wireless wind system, T112 and T120
COMMUNICATIONS
- VHF Radio
- Complete set of signal flags
- Radar reflector (2013)
- Marblu tricolour navigation light (2013)
- Switch operated electric bilge pump (2013)
- Manual bilge pump operated from cockpit (2013)
- Fire blanket (2024)
- Lifeline (2024)
ORIGINAL ITEMS NOT REINSTATED AT RESTORATION
- Galvanised guardrail stanchions
- Dishes inscribed REGINA – incomplete set
- Deck support for tender
OTHER ITEMS
- Cockpit table
- Fenders and spare fenders, inflatable
- Fender board
- Mooring lines
- Toolbox
- Spare fittings
- Spare blocks
- Diesel filling funnel with sieve function
- Fender pump
- Bosun's chair
- Small stock of wood
- Small stock of new replacement fittings
- A&R Build no. 4221
- Built in 1949 to be exhibited at Hannover Boat Show
- Then purchased by Henry Rasmussen as REGINA's tender
- 2.7 m x 1.15 m x 0.41 m
- First-class restoration by Björn Kaiser, 2005
- Lateen sail
- Centreboard and rudder
- Fender
- Strong tarpaulin cover for transport or storage
- Road-legal trailer
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These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as a general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.