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Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Baltic/Biscay


Storö 40 Baltic - Version before 1986


Storö 40 Biscay - Version from 1986

Technical Data

Production period1979-1985
1986-1988 - large Flybridge
L.o.a. [m]12.09
Beam [m]3.91
Draft [m]1.10
Displacement [t]11.00
Fuel [l]2 x 800
Water [l]600
Voltage [V]24
HullGRP
Number of boats115
DesignerJohn H. V. Lindblom (Hull)
Winfried H. Wilke (Design)

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Remarks

Design

Design of a 40 Adriatic with large cockpit
The Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Baltic was the successor of the Royal Cruiser 38 and the top model in Storebros classic design program that started with the Storebro Royal Cruiser 34. The Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 was offered similar to the Royal Cruiser 31 as Baltic with aft cabin and as Biscay with large cockpit. Her hull was identical to that of the Storebro Royal Cruiser 38 and the project was also launched as Storebro Royal Cruiser 38. The designation changed then by the changed measurement. The ship was delivered exclusively with closed deckhouse. Open variants as in the Storebro Royal Cruiser 34, 31 and 38 were no longer developed. Although there were plans for an Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Adriatic, this was never built.

The Storebro SRC 40 heralded the end of the mahogany-built hulls and deckhouses. After the production of solid wooden hulls was set previously, the deckhouses were now manufactured entirely in GRP. Unlike the Royal Cruiser 31 not even parts of the deckhouse were made of wood. With the production in GFK one tried to fullfill several current conditions. On the one hand, the availability of high-quality mahogany declined, on the other hand, customers wished easy-care ships. But also, the always growing level of equipment influenced the design. Since the anchor catapult was ordered by more and more customers, the top shape of the Royal Cruiser 40 already possessed by default a base for it. For ships that were delivered without catapult, a teak plate was mounted.

Interior

In the interior design, the shipyard clearly put more emphasis on comfort. So, the Royal Cruiser 40 was the first with a bar cabinet, which should be standard for later models. Also, the U-sofa in the decksalon had dimensions of a different character than the dinette opposite the galley. The exchange of WC and galley allowed an open galley, so deck saloon and cabin were one unit. This measure was standard for later Storebro ships too.

Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Biscay for the Swedish Coast Guard
Storebro also offered the Royal Cruiser 40 for commercial purposes. The hull number 2729 was a Biscay and was delivered to the Swedish Coast Guard. The interior of the ship was performed significantly Spartan. Instead of U-Dinette three rows single seats were fitted to carry passengers. The otherwise in the Biscay assembled sliding door was replaced by a conventional door. You can find more pictures of this boat at images.

Model upgrade

In 1986, the shipyard carried out a major model upgrade. The outwardly visible sign of this was the significantly enlarged flybridge. Contrary to what the appearance might suggest, not only a new flybridge but also a new deck top shell was required, as the original model had an integrated wind deflector on the roof, which was in the way when the new flybridge was used. Due to higher production costs, the new flybridge was offered as an "option" in the year of presentation. It then became the production standard from 1987. As no official plans had been made to retrofit older ships, subsequent changes to the flybridge were very costly and, in the shipyard's opinion, not worthwhile.

Other striking features of the model upgrade were the changed layout of the pentry in a U-shape, the cassette-shaped doors of all kinds and the roof console above the helm station to accommodate navigation equipment.

Colours

Like the Storebro Royal Cruiser 31 before it, the Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 was offered with two gelcoat colours from the start of production. Customers had the choice between foam white (Jotun GS 200/GS 2000 or NGA 2000 or Reichhold NGA 199) or ivory (Jotun GS 336/3036 or Norpol GS 30036). In fact, only very few ships were built in ivory colour. The standard remained the white Storebro Royal Cruiser 40.

Miscellaneous
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Steel Cruiser 40 Biscay in steel

The reputation and quality made Storebro boats very desirable. Like the smaller sister Storebro Royal Cruiser 34, there are also replicas of the Storebro Royal Cruiser 40.

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Photos and images

Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Baltic
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Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Biscay
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Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 Biscay - Swedish Coast Guard
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Layout
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Prototype building and testing
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Drafts
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Special modifications
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In some cases, further images of registered ships are available for registered users.
Unless otherwise stated, the images used on this page are subject to copyright. Commercial use without written consent is not permitted. The only exceptions to this copyright are the images provided by the owners of their ships. In this case, the copyright belongs to the respective owners.

Engines

EnginesVolvo Penta
TAMD60B
Volvo Penta
TAMD70D
Volvo Penta
TAMD70E
Volvo Penta
TAMD71A
Volvo Penta
TAMD61A
Production1978-19831978-19831983-19871986-19941986-1995
FuelDieselDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Stroke44444
No. of cylinders66666
Bore[mm]98.43104.77104.77104.7798.43
Stroke[mm]120130130130120
Compression ratio16.0:114.5:115.0:114.0:115.0:1
Displacement[l]5.486.736.736.735.48
Torque[Nm]
Engine output[kw/(HP)]103 - 169/
(140 - 230)
130 - 206/
(177 - 280)
154 - 221/
(209 - 300)
263/(357)218/(296) ***
Rotations[1/min]1800-28001800-25001600-250025002800
Weight[kg]750920810 ****810 ****829
EnginesEngine output
[kw/(HP)]
Volvo Penta TAMD60B103 - 169/
(140 - 230)
Volvo Penta TAMD70D130 - 206/
(177 - 280)
Volvo Penta TAMD70E154 - 221/
(209 - 300)
Volvo Penta TAMD71A263/(357)
Volvo Penta TAMD61A218/(296) ***
*** Power at the propeller shaft
**** Weight without gearbox
Attention:
The values given in the motor diagrams below are measured values of individually equipped ships. The measured values can vary depending on the equipment as well as the wind and temperature conditions. These values do not indicate a binding property, but can only serve as indications.
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Statistics

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As a registered user, you have access to further diagrams on hull colours, layout variants, type of wood used and production figures per year, depending on the type of boat.

Technical development

As a registered user, you have access to the list of changes in production, depending on the type of boat.

Documents

Brochures, flyerLowHi
Royal Cruiser 40 - Brochure 1979enRoyal Cruiser 40Download only for registered users
Royal Cruiser 40 - Brochure 1981deRoyal Cruiser 40Download only for registered users
Royal Cruiser 40 - Brochure 1981itRoyal Cruiser 40
Royal Cruiser 40 - Brochure 1986enRoyal Cruiser 40
PricelistsLowHi
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 55 - Pricelist 1979seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 56 - Pricelist 1979esNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 58 - Pricelist 1980esNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 59 - Pricelist 1980seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 60 - Pricelist 1981seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 60 - Pricelist 1981esNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 63B - Pricelist 1983seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 65 - Pricelist 1984seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - Workboats - Pricelist 1984seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - Nr. 67B - Pricelist 1985seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - No. 69 - Pricelist 1986seNot for public download
Storebro Bruks AB - Nr. 70 - Pricelist 1986esNot for public download
Complete brochuresLowHi
Storebro Bruks AB - Complete brochure 1978enPDF - Download only for registered users
Storebro Bruks AB - Complete brochure 1985enPDF - Download only for registered users
ManualsLowHi
SWF interval relay 12/24V for windshield wipers1987seNot available for public download
Storebro - Technical documentsLowHi
SRC 40 - Layout with guest cabin - sales drawing0-5501-00061978seNot available for public download
SRC 40 - Fuse- and cableno.list40003801979enNot available for public download
SRC 40 - Fuse- and cableno.list40003801979seNot available for public download
Royal Cruiser 40 - Transportdocument1979seDownload only for registered users
SRC 40 - Fuel tank - tech. drawing3-5907-00051980seDownload only for registered users
SRC 40 - Wiring diagram (VP TAMD70D)0-5508-00011981seNot available for public download
Royal Cruiser 36/40 - Steel cradle dimensions2-5550-00041983seDownload only for registered users
SRC 40 - Wiring diagram (VP TAMD71A/61A)1-5508-00141987seNot available for public download
Storebro - Test ReportsLowHi
Royal Cruiser 40 Biscay - Test Report Volvo Penta TAMD 70E1984enDownload only for registered users
Royal Cruiser 40 Biscay - Test Report Volvo Penta TAMD 71A1986enDownload only for registered users
Royal Cruiser 40 Baltic - Test Report Volvo Penta TAMD 61A1987enDownload only for registered users
Technical brochures - ManualsLowHi
Twin Disc Marine Transmission MG-502 Workshop ManualenDownload only for registered owners
Twin Disc Marine Transmission MG-507/MG-507-1 Workshop ManualenDownload only for registered owners
Volvo Penta TAMD60A/B, TAMD70C/D - ManualenDownload only for registered owners
Volvo Penta TAMD61/62/63/71/72 - ManualdeDownload only for registered owners
Volvo Penta TAMD61/62/63/71/72 - ManualenDownload only for registered owners
Volvo Penta TAMD61/62/63/71/72 - Workshop ManualenNot available for public download
Volvo Penta TAMD70E - ManualdeDownload only for registered owners
Volvo Penta TAMD70E - ManualenDownload only for registered owners
Volvo Penta TAMD70E - ManualseDownload only for registered owners
Technical brochuresLowHi
Volvo Penta - Program 1989en
Volvo Penta TAMD 60B - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta TAMD 61A - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta TAMD 70D - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta TAMD 70D - Productflyerde
Volvo Penta TAMD 70E - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta TAMD 71A - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta TAMD 71A - Productflyerde
ReviewsLowHi
MBY - Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 - Review 1979PDF - Download only for registered users
BfA - Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 - Review 1980PDF - Download only for registered users
Mondo Sommerso 03/82 - Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 - Review 1982PDF - Download only for registered users
Multimedia documentsLowHi
Storebro Royal Cruiser 401981Download only for registered users
Storebro Royal Cruiser 401981Download only for registered users
Storebro Royal Cruiser1981Download only for registered users
Storebro Royal Cruiser1981Download only for registered users
Storebro Royal Cruiser1981Download only for registered users
Storebro Royal Cruiser 40 (S/N 3204)2021Download only for registered users
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