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On the Market: $695,000 1974 Jongert Vripack Doggersbank 63

On the Market: $695,000 1974 Jongert Vripack Doggersbank 63

A technical review of this active listing, detailing the Corten steel yard cycles and commercial machinery running costs.

The $435k Dutch Kotter: The Romance and Reality of Commercial Iron

The $435k Dutch Kotter: The Romance and Reality of Commercial Iron

130 feet. 323 Gross Tons. 1,800 HP. Why a converted beam trawler currently lying in South America may be one of the most intriguing vessels currently circulating through the explorer yacht market.

The 10,000nm Masterpiece: Inside the FPB 83 ‘Wind Horse’

The 10,000nm Masterpiece: Inside the FPB 83 ‘Wind Horse’

Twin 150hp diesels, 6mm bare aluminium, and a 60,000nm track record. Why Steve Dashew’s original prototype remains the ultimate ocean-crossing tool.

The 2026 Insurance Trap: Why Your "Bargain" Cruiser Might Be Uninsurable

The 2026 Insurance Trap: Why Your "Bargain" Cruiser Might Be Uninsurable

Underwriters are quietly changing the rules on boats over ten years old. Here is why a standard survey may no longer protect you.

The New Benchmark? Redefining What an Explorer Yacht Should Be

The New Benchmark? Redefining What an Explorer Yacht Should Be

Forget the gold taps. I’m looking at the tank deck tunnel and the 'Belt and Braces' stabilization. Here is why this hull is a masterpiece.

The "Rental Car" Myth: Why Your Next Boat Should Be Ex-Charter

The "Rental Car" Myth: Why Your Next Boat Should Be Ex-Charter

The market is flooded with phased-out catamarans selling at a 20% discount. Are they abused party boats, or the bargain of the decade?

For Sale: The €2,495,000 Resurrection of a Legend—Doggersbank 1900 “Martina”

For Sale: The €2,495,000 Resurrection of a Legend—Doggersbank 1900 “Martina”

Stripped to bare steel and reimagined by Zeelander: How a 1985 classic became the most sophisticated hybrid trawler on the market today.

The "Pandemic Premium" is Dead: Why 2026 is the Year to Buy Your Trawler

The "Pandemic Premium" is Dead: Why 2026 is the Year to Buy Your Trawler

Prices are down, inventory is up, and sellers are finally negotiating. Here are the three specific boat segments where smart money is moving right now.

Three Red Flags That Make Me Walk Away From a Boat Immediately

Three Red Flags That Make Me Walk Away From a Boat Immediately

I do not need a surveyor to tell me a yacht is a liability. These are the three warning signs that end the viewing before it begins.

The 5,000-Hour Myth. Why the Right Engines Are Just Getting Started

The 5,000-Hour Myth. Why the Right Engines Are Just Getting Started

Stop fearing high hours. Start fearing the wrong kind of horsepower. Here’s the difference between a weekend warrior and a commercial legend

Would You Pay €50,000 More for a GRP Cruiser Over a Steel Trawler?

Would You Pay €50,000 More for a GRP Cruiser Over a Steel Trawler?

Exploring the real-world trade-offs between a turnkey Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 and a classic 18m steel displacement yacht, from cruising speed to resale and everything in between.

The Gillissen Kotter 1800: Engineering Profile of a Steel Dutch Classic

The Gillissen Kotter 1800: Engineering Profile of a Steel Dutch Classic

18 metres of Dutch-built steel at an accessible price point. What does that really mean for long-term ownership??

The Fisher 30: 3 Critical Details I Did Not Have Time to Show You on Camera

The Fisher 30: 3 Critical Details I Did Not Have Time to Show You on Camera

The comment section is asking about the mast, the shower, and the price. Here is what the spec sheet actually says, and why 20 engine hours changes everything

Substance Over Show: The €3.2 Million Explorer Yacht Built for the Serious Owner

Substance Over Show: The €3.2 Million Explorer Yacht Built for the Serious Owner

The Mural Yachts 85 ‘KONYAK’ is not for dockside pageantry. She is a rugged, 1,375nm-range vessel with superior wood-epoxy insulation—perfect for the owner who prioritises engineering integrity

For Auction: Paddle-Wheel Motor Yacht ATLANTA (€50,000 Starting Bid)

For Auction: Paddle-Wheel Motor Yacht ATLANTA (€50,000 Starting Bid)

A classic silhouette with paddle-wheel propulsion, a steel hull, and timeless mahogany and teak detailing — ATLANTA blends maritime nostalgia with solid Dutch engineering.

The Explorer Yacht That Doesn't Need to Shout: Why ANNA is the Real Deal

The Explorer Yacht That Doesn't Need to Shout: Why ANNA is the Real Deal

uilt for serious oceans, not marinas. We dive deep into the Vripack-designed Stentor 1800 with a $620,000 price tag and a 3,000-nautical-mile range.

Vripack Stentor 1300: Steel Trawler Yacht with Range, Refinement and Real-World Practicality

Vripack Stentor 1300: Steel Trawler Yacht with Range, Refinement and Real-World Practicality

Now Asking £115,000 | Full-displacement steel motor yacht designed by Vripack and built for real cruising

Explorer Yacht Briefing: Bering 110 Breakthrough, RJ Interior Unveiled, and More

Explorer Yacht Briefing: Bering 110 Breakthrough, RJ Interior Unveiled, and More

A focused roundup of the latest builds, launches, and design reveals in the explorer yacht sector.

Velder 63 Review: A Dutch Built Aluminium Explorer Yacht with Retro Character

Velder 63 Review: A Dutch Built Aluminium Explorer Yacht with Retro Character

Exploring the Velder 63, a 2010 Dutch Aluminium Yacht Built for Ocean Passages and Long Range Cruising

Alm Trawler 1600 AD “Lizzy” – A Dutch-Built Steel Explorer Yacht

Alm Trawler 1600 AD “Lizzy” – A Dutch-Built Steel Explorer Yacht

Built in steel, fitted for independence, and priced at €498,500,could this be the ultimate owner-operated cruiser?

Bering 165: The Steel-Built Statement for a New Era of Explorer Yachts

Bering 165: The Steel-Built Statement for a New Era of Explorer Yachts

A steel-hulled, 499GT explorer yacht with global range, refined design, and serious charter potential, the Bering 165 aims to redefine what it means to travel the world by sea.

Van der Heijden Phantom 80: Aluminium CE-A Offshore Cruiser With Range, Volume, and Performance

Van der Heijden Phantom 80: Aluminium CE-A Offshore Cruiser With Range, Volume, and Performance

Dutch-built aluminium expedition yacht with CE-A credentials, 450nm range, and full systems redundancy for serious offshore cruising

Safehaven Marine T2000 Voyager – Surface Drive Catamaran with Hydrofoil Efficiency Now for Sale!

Safehaven Marine T2000 Voyager – Surface Drive Catamaran with Hydrofoil Efficiency Now for Sale!

A serious offshore multihull with the muscle, pedigree and velocity to match her striking profile. Built for Mediterranean cruising, but designed and built on Ireland’s rugged south coast

Bold in Form, Proven in Function: The New Darwin 102 Steel Explorer Yacht ‘Haze2’

Bold in Form, Proven in Function: The New Darwin 102 Steel Explorer Yacht ‘Haze2’

Customised for Range and Resilience, This 31-Metre Steel Explorer Embodies the Evolution of the Darwin Class

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