No creaking, no scratching, no jerking. Even simply opening the sliding hatch of the Linjett 43 is an experience - the hardened glass pane slides back into the teak surround so silently and smoothly. The glass bulkhead disappears into the companionway with equal perfection. Balanced virtually weight-free by a gas pressure spring, it can also be locked in any intermediate position simply by letting go.
The crew of the Rosättra Båtvarv have obviously put a lot of time and passion into the development and construction of the current top model. Finely coordinated grain patterns and wood colours await below deck, as well as a high-quality, silk-matt paint finish. Everything looks as if it has been cast from a single mould. There are also details such as permanent ventilation as standard and bunks fitted with slatted frames.
The Linjett is also impressive on the water. With a true wind angle of around 140 degrees, the 144 square metre spinnaker provides plenty of propulsion even in flat conditions and pulls the boat through the water at almost 9 knots. More impressive than the speed is the superior steering feel. The smallest rudder movements are enough to keep the boat on course. The digital rudder angle display rarely indicates more than 4 degrees. Nothing happens frantically, the slender Swede reacts softly and smoothly, pulls up in light gusts and runs out just as well.
The Linjett weighs in at 9.5 tonnes. 3.5 tonnes of this is in the lead keel, which can be designed as a lifting keel on request. This allows the draught to be reduced from 2.45 to 1.95 metres. Not much less, but enough to reach the usual archipelago berths. However, the real speciality of the lifting keel is its rock-solid construction. When the fin is lowered, its weight automatically locks it into place so that the ballast should not move even in extreme swell. In the event of grounding, however, the keel can swing back a little and thus absorb some of the impact energy.
