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Svanö


Express Cruiser (Bergö)

Technical Data
Year of production1956-1964
L.o.a. [m]7.25 - 7.80
Beam [m]2.10
Draft [m]0.70
Freeboard front [m]0.90
Freeboard aft [m]0.70
Fuel [l]110-130
Voltage [V]12
HullMahogany
Number of boats160 -  Svanö
29 - Bergö
DesignerEinar Runius
  Remarks  
Svanö
The Svanö was the third self-developed boat of the Örnmaskiner shipyard. Originally she was presented as a Kabinbåt and listed in the shipyard's lists. During the construction period, the Svanö underwent several major modifications. The Svanö was a very popular boat in Scandinavia, where most of the boats were sold. Some boats were also exported to the USA and fitted with twin engines for the US market. The design was by Einar Runius.

Bergö
The Bergö is actually just a further development of the Svanö. The boat owes its name to Gösta Berg, the largest retailer and pioneer in the water sports sector at the time, who strongly pushed for a revised version of the Svanö. The boat he demanded should have a larger freeboard and more space. So Einar Runius first drew a motorboat with a length of 7.60 m for Gösta Berg in September 1960. This design was adopted by AB Örnmaskiner as early as October 1960 and then became the Bergö.

Production manager Tage Truedsson always resisted the distinction Svanö/Bergö. For him, all ships of this type were Svanös. Even in the shipyard's books, ships of this type are listed either as Kabinbåt (1956) or as Svanö. It is therefore not clear from the serial number whether it is a Svanö or Bergö.

Miscellaneous
The Bergö was produced at a time when coloured hulls became fashionable. Instead of the classic white or clear varnished hulls, the ships were now delivered in blue and green pastel shades or even black. The photos show, for example, a Bergö with a pastel blue hull. Especially the King's Cruiser was offered in a wide range of colours.
As with the Sea Chaser (Solö Ruff), there was the problem with the Svanö/Bergö name for international sales. So the ship was also sold as Baltic 24 (Svanö) or Express Cruiser (Bergö).

For identification of the type, the following matrix shall supply with a few pointers (Note: This information is not conclusively confirmed! Feedback on details or corrections is requested):
Suspected boat type Silhouette Year Info
Svanö Svanö: image 1 of 4 thumb 1956-1957 Origin Design since 1956 - Related Design elements such as the King's Cruiser. The boat is 7.25 m long and 2.10 m wide. The boat has a very low freeboard.
Svanö Svanö: image 2 of 4 thumb 1957-? Slightly modified variant with modified sideline (model '58). The hull has only been stretched a little to 7.31 m. The width increases significantly to 2.46 m. The freeboard was also increased significantly. The dimensions are mentioned in the price lists 1957 and 1958. As with the Solö Ruff, a double engine is possible. The steering wheel is on the starboard side.
Bergö Svanö: image 3 of 4 thumb ?-1963 New model with higher freeboard. The hull is now 7.60 m (25 feet) long and 2.56 m wide. The dimensions are proven from at least 1961. Two side windows in the cabin structure, one or two front windows. Elimination of the narrow light bands. The steering wheel is on the port side.
Bergö Svanö: image 4 of 4 thumb 1963-1964 Even longer hull with 7.80 m (26 feet). The width remains constant. Bigger cabin construction. Second side window with rounded end, end-to-end front window. Helm with two or three windscreens.


2022-10-22
  Photos and images  
Images of Svanö
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Layout
Svanö I: image 5 0f 7 thumb Svanö I: image 5 0f 7 thumb Svanö I: image 5 0f 7 thumb
Images of Bergö
Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb Svanö: image 1 of 1 thumb
Layout
Svanö I: image 5 0f 7 thumb
Images production in Storebro
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Additional Photos
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EnginesVolvo Penta
MB18F
Volvo Penta
BB50
Volvo Penta
BB70
Volvo Penta
BB100A
Volvo Penta
MD19
Production1950-19561958-19621963-1969 *1964-1968
FuelParaffin/KerosenePetrol/GasolinePetrol/GasolinePetrol/GasolineDiesel
Stroke44444
No. of cylinders44444
Bore[mm]84.1475.0079.3784.1488.00
Stroke[mm]8080808080
Compression ratio7.7:18.2:110.0:122.1:1
Displacement[l]1.781.421.601.781.95
Torque[Nm]
Engine output[kw/(HP)]33 - 41/
(45 - 56)
37/(50)37 - 63/
(50 - 85)
46 - 74/
(63 - 100)
34 - 50/
(46 - 68)
Rotations[1/min]3000-4500350040003000-50003000-4500
Weight[kg]200205180 ****260
* All variants of this engine
**** Weight without gearbox
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 Brochures, flyerLowHi
Express-Cruiser - Flyer 1957seExpress-Cruiser
PricelistsLowHi
AB Örnmaskiner - No. 16 - Pricelist 1956sePDF - Download only for registered users
AB Örnmaskiner - No. 19 - Pricelist 1957sePDF - Download only for registered users
AB Örnmaskiner - No. 20B - Pricelist 1958sePDF - Download only for registered users
AB Örnmaskiner - No. 22B - Pricelist 1961sePDF - Download only for registered users
AB Örnmaskiner - No. 24B - Pricelist 1962enPDF - Download only for registered users
AB Örnmaskiner - No. 26B - Pricelist 1964sePDF - Download only for registered users
Complete brochuresLowHi
AB Örnmaskiner - Complete brochure 1964enPDF - Download only for registered users
AB Örnmaskiner - Complete brochure 1964dePDF - Download only for registered users
Technical brochures - ManualsLowHi
Volvo Penta BB100/MB18F/BB30B/BB30F - ManualseDownload only for registered owners
Technical brochuresLowHi
Volvo Penta - Program 1959se
Volvo Penta - Program 1960se
Volvo Penta - Program 1964de
Volvo Penta BB50 - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta BB70 - Productflyeren
Volvo Penta MD19 - Productflyeren
ReviewsLowHi
Die Yacht 1959 - Express-Cruiser type Svanö - Review 1959dePDF - Download only for registered users
Newspaper articlesLowHi
Three swedish motorboats (Yacht 1958/i. 12/ p. 355)1958
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