Holland Jachtbouw builds 51-metre schooner | er
The Dutch shipyard based in Zaandam began construction of the 51-metre schooner "Hamburg" with lines and styling by Dykstra Naval Architects.
The mahogany-dominated interior in Art Deco style was created by designers Riekus de Vries and Michiel de Vos. The 343-tonne displacement aluminium two-master is being built in accordance with GL regulations and is due to sail in summer 2016. The wooden masts and booms are being supplied by Ventis Enkhuizen, and the sail area of 1525 square metres on the wind is impressive. On rough courses, 863 square metres of cloth are added. The yacht is being built for the owner of the 40 metre long J-Class yacht "Rainbow", who wants to break the transatlantic record with his new schooner. A hybrid propulsion system serves as a lull pusher.
