Project: Storebro 350 Biscay

Storebro present the 350 Biscay project, which is the first new boat model from the Swedish boat builder in a long time. It is a driving machine with all the comfort of a luxury family cruiser. Equipped with double or single Volvo diesel with sterndrive, combined with the latest manoeuvring systems, which will give you a precise and fully adjustable handling. The 350 Biscay is designed for the Scandinavian conditions and will securely and quick take you to the destination of your choice in any weather.  The Storebro 350 Biscay offers a two cabins interior, with a galley on the lower deck in between the cabins, and a saloon living on the main deck in the full enclosed hard-top area.

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Hans Mellstrom 1942 - 2020

Hans Mellström died on on the Sunday nineteen April due to the Covid-19 disease. Before entering boating Hans Mellström started the company WM-data together with Thord Wilkne in the late 1960s, in 1985 the company is listed on the A2 list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange, and in 2006 is sold to Logica. At its peak WM-data had around ten thousand employees. Hans passion with boats starts in 1979 when he purchases his first Storebro boat, an SRC 31. His passion to boats will lead to five other Storebro purchased and eventually the purchase of the 1946 founded Swedish boat builder.  When Elsebeth Gustafsson-Furthmair wanted to sell her shares in 1995, Hans stepped in as buyer and shortly afterwards he also acquired the shares of Roy and Lennart Ivarsson in 1997 and thus became the sole owner of Storebro Bruks AB and AB Storebro Royal Cruiser. The Viamare Group was created as a holding company for the acquired shipyard.  Under Mellström's leadership, Storebro made a number of changes to the product portfolio.  The most revolutionary act under Hans ownership was the 62ft Grand Series No. 1 model, Storebro second largest vessel with this flybridge yacht entering the Argentinean German Frers as designer, to the usual Wilke. Hans Mellstrom will in 1999 also acquire Nimbus. Due to cancer Hans Mellström was at difficulty in managing the business, giving the duties to Nimbus founders Hans and Lars Wiklund.  In 2004 Hans Mellström then sold 51% of his shares in the Viamare Group, this resulting in Storebro responsible for boats over thirteen meters, Nimbus for those below.

Project: Storebro 460 Commander

Storebro present the project for a new 460 Commander a result of careful development combined with respect for traditional values, and genuine craftsmanship with a long nearly seventy years history.  The 460 Commander presents as the most modern looking Storebro ever made and will also offer sunnier climates ammenities as the fully extended flybridge.  The Storebro 460 Commander will also offer full walk around side decks.  Details are still very much spread thin with no details on engine choices and internal layout details.

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New Model: Storebro 435 Suntop

Storebro launched the Storebro 435 Suntop in late Spring 2011.  This model is based on the successful 435 Commander, but with a lower headroom, and a half sundeck, the rest sunroof and opening hatches replacing the flybridge area.  A fold away masts is also a part of the package, this being made to pass under bridges, and make inland waterways cruising easily.  Inside is finished with the well known Storebro Mahogany wood.  A spacious split level saloon which feels to that of a much bigger boat welcomes you inside.  Below is space for two double cabins with owners room to fore, and an innovative second guest cabin.  The layout of the guest cabin offers flexibility, basically this is a miniature suite of two comfortable berths, sofa and ensuite head. But if required the sofa can convert into a two meter berth, and the two single beds can also transform to another double sleeping four people comfortably.  Power is from twin Volvo 370hp giving max speeds of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.2 m (43.2ft)

Beam - 3.9 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 9.5 tons dry ex water and fuel

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed  - 30 knots max, canal cruise 7 knots

Certification - CE B

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