The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Van Dam Steel Pilothouse Ketch

Feb 2024 survey included.
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  322742
  • Length  ·  18.00m
  • Year  ·  1980
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long Keel
  • Sleeping berths  ·  9
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 250hp, Cummins (1997)
  • Lying  ·  Gibraltar
Boatshed Gibraltar
Boatshed Gibraltar
John Alcantara

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Van Dam
Lying Gibraltar
Fuel capacity 2,700.0 ltr (594.0 USG) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 2,100.0 ltr (462.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/01/2023

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 250hp
Engine make and model Cummins (1997)
Engine Hours engine1= 4652
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Fixed 3 bladed.
Fuel consumption (approx) 8.0 ltr (1.8 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 10 knots
Generator output 7KVA
Engine spares
Water-maker

Dimensions

Length 18.00m
Beam 5.30m
Draft Min 2.70m
Draft Max 2.70m
Airdraft 25.00m
Displacement 42,000kg (92,610.0lbs)
Headroom 2.20m
Storage On marina

Rig

Ketch rigged Rondal Aluminium spars (2003) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2019)

Sails

Reefing mainsail - Inmast ()
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Mizzen ()
Mizzen staysail ()
Spinnaker ()
Staysail ()
Storm jib ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Long Keel
Finish Paint finish

Beautiful teak laid decks - sets off this gorgeous yacht.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 9
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 7
Cabin(s) 4
Sink 1
Shower 3
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Drapes
Air conditioning
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers
Microwave

4 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Passerelle
Bimini
Bow Thruster

5 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric windlass (with remote control)
3 anchors
(CQR X 2, Kedge)
200.00m of chain
Avon Rover 3.4m dinghy (2003)
(Inflatable)
9.9hp outboard, Yamaha (2018)
Two main winches are hydraulically powered. All winch switches were renewed in 2022

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Navtex
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD
Radar Reflector

NAVIGATION KIT
Raymarine ST40 echo pilot
Raymarine Hybrid plotter
Furuno GPS32
Compass
2 x Raymarine i70s - 2020
P70 autopilot - 2021
Radar reflector
6 x repeaters
Windvane.
Ocean Signal Class III EPIRB
ICOM VHF
Actisense fitted - 2022

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Safety harnesses
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Swim ladder
MOB System
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Seago liferaft - last serviced Sep 2021, next service due Sep 2023
2 x lifesling
2 x lifebuoy
Set of flares
10 lifejackets
8 fire extinguishers
Gas alarm - new 2021

Toys

Folding Bicycle

Admiral’s ladder.

Broker's Comments

This is a gorgeous global go-anywhere yacht built by the famous Dutch Van Dam yard. This particular yacht has two circumnavigations under its belt. The vendor took her from Scotland to Menorca via Gibraltar where she has returned for sale.

The yacht has very graceful lines. My favourite feature of this yacht is the pilothouse where the helmsman can steer and navigate in the dry. She can also be steered from the aft deck. She has a very, very spacious saloon and galley with three twin berth cabins forward and a master cabin with en-suite head astern.

She has a complete sail wardrobe enabling her to be configured for any conditions from light airs to a howling gale.

This yacht would suit an adventurous family or a skipper who wants to run a charter business.

The boat was lifted for anti-fouling and anode changes in Feb 2024. A thorough survey was carried out and will be made available to any purchaser who makes an acceptable offer.

This yacht merits a viewing if only to see what you have been missing in your sailing life.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

4

Why are you selling her?

COVID blew sailing plans

Where have you sailed her?

UK to Balearics via Gibraltar

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