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Thomas Nilsson tests the Linjett 36 on the water near Norrtälje, north of Stockholm, in October, sailing from the Linjett yard.1:17 The boat starts at just over 5 million Swedish kronor but most examples deliver at around 6 million SEK with VAT, once buyers add electric winches, electronics, sails, and a furling bowsprit.0:43 Under 6 m/s of wind with gusts to 10 m/s, the boat makes 6–7 knots upwind with a 105% overlapping jib; bearing away with a gennaker, speed reaches 8.5 knots.2:39 Nilsson describes the helm as direct and balanced with good weather-helm warning before a broach.2:35 The boat carries a furling gennaker on a bowsprit with the furling motor housed inside the sprit, which is unsupported by a forestay — a design detail Linjett worked on extensively.2:22 Inboard, the layout features a V-berth forward, a wide aft cabin at 1.70 m, a large galley with top-loading refrigerator, a separate shower compartment, and 1.90 m headroom in the saloon.8:58 Electrical systems run on Victron equipment with a water-cooled alternator delivering up to 200 amps; electronics are B&G.10:45 The 40 hp Yanmar gives a cruising speed of 7.5 knots.11:01 Nilsson flags the narrow cockpit as a trade-off: secure in heavy weather, cramped at the dock.12:33 Running all lines aft to the helmsman adds control but requires clearing clutches before releasing sheets, which demands timing adjustment.13:34

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