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Linssen Launches New 50 Coastal Cruiser

The brand-new Linssen 500GS is the largest open-cockpit boat the Dutch yard has built since it was founded in 1949. Although it was designed for cruising the inland waterways of the Netherlands and France (and anywhere else in Europe), the 500GS would be equally at home in coastal cruises in the U.S. or on the Great Loop. With its air draft of just 10’ 8,” the newest Linssen could easily slide under most of the bridges in Florida and the Southeast. The Linssen has a feature that could appeal to owners in colder climes, as well (not surprising, with its…

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Jetten Plans New Dutch-Built, 34-knot, Beach 55 Cruiser

Jetten Jachtbouw just introduced plans for its new Beach 55 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new cruiser is the first model since the prestigious Dutch yard was bought by MSAR under Jack Wijnants. He said he wanted to keep the Dutch reputation for high quality and superior seamanship, while providing a new direction with Innovative construction techniques. The new four-stateroom Jetten Beach 55 will have Volvo power, a top speed of about 34 knots, and a range of about 675 at 10 knots. The boat has a plumb bow, a low profile (even with its flybridge), and a…

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Zeelander Building New Z72, a 40-knot Dutch Cruiser with a Down-East Touch

Zeelander, the Dutch company that builds boats reminiscent of the classic 1930’s commuter yachts on Long Island Sound, is working on a new 72 flagship that will be launched early next year.  Leonardo van den Berg, Zeelander’s commercial director, says the new 72 carries “a sportier look” than the company’s existing 55- and 44-foot models. The bow is a bit more prominent than in previous boats, but the new 72 carries the company’s signature low profile, long sheerline, reverse transom and suggestive tumblehome that have marked the earlier models. Zeelanders have always looked a bit more Down East than Dutch.…