1982 Van De Stadt 36 Seal / Zeehond

This Van De Stadt 36 Seal/Zeehond, a meticulously refitted sailing yacht, is now available for sale in the Caribbean. This vessel is fully equipped for offshore ocean passages, offering comfort, safety, and independence on the open seas.

The yacht has been completely rebuilt from a bare steel hull in 2018, with no expense spared in creating a yacht in impeccable condition. The interior has been upgraded, electrical systems modernized, and the in- and exterior painted with top-quality paint. In 2022, the boat received further upgrades, including a brand new Mitsubishi engine and a professional watermaker, ensuring the latest and best equipment for ocean adventures.

With a powerful solar panel, ample drinking water capacity, seawater system, diesel capacity, and windvane, this yacht offers unparalleled self-sufficiency. You can confidently sail to remote destinations, free from shore power and drinking water concerns, and explore the world with peace of mind.

The Van De Stadt designs are renowned for comfort and safety in offshore conditions, and this Seal/Zeehond 36 is no exception. With stable performance in rough seas and a secure center cockpit layout, you can sail with confidence, whether with family or solo. The yacht is easy to handle, making it suitable for sailors of all experience levels.

This is a unique opportunity to own a turn-key yacht ready for extensive ocean passages. The current owners have kept her in pristine condition and are looking for an enthusiastic new owner to continue the legacy of this exceptional vessel.

The boat will be available for handover in Panama in September 2023, with alternative options in Curacao in July 2023, or open to other possibilities. Contact the seller now to schedule a remote viewing and make your sailing dreams come true!

Equipment: General Steel 36ft model Seal/Zeehond by renowned Dutch designer Van De Stadt. Dimensions 11.14m x 3.55m x 1.9m. Original hull built 1982 by Bijlholt (Foxhol, Groningen, NL), completely rebuilt from bare steel hull into as new condition between 2015-2018. Displacement approx. 9 tonnes. 300L drinking water, 350L Diesel capacity

Accommodation Fresh, light and spotlessly clean interior with headroom 1.90-2.20m. Double aft cabin, two saloon berths and a forward cabin. Additional 6th longitudinal berth in aft cabin has been converted to storage space, but can be easily undone. Large open closet with hanging space (e.g. for foul weather gear). Galley with 3-burner stove, large 70L fridge, and separate 33L freezer(!). Heads with marine toilet Jabsco, sewage tank, hot(!) cockpit shower (2020) fed by boiler (heated by engine shore power). Insulated Armaflex 30-40mm, Webasto heater. Custom fit cockpit cushions (2020). Bilges spotlessly clean

Machinery and electrical systems Mitsubishi S4L2 42HP engine (2022), TMC60 gearbox (2022), shore power 230V, 3x 12V service battery (300Ah), separated starter battery, 1 manual 1 electric bilge pump, GBC Inverter 1000W 230V (2020), 370 Wp LG solar panel (2020), Victron SmartSolar regulator (2020), Rutland 914 Wind Generator, Victron BMV-700 battery monitor, Schenker ZEN 30 watermaker 12V, 30L/h (2022), 4hp Mariner outboard engine, portable generator 2000W (needs servicing)

Navigation and communication Compass, echosounder, log, speedometer, GPS Furuno GP-33 and Garmin AIS transceiver (2020), JEFA/Garmin autopilot, all linked in NMEA 2000 network that is connected with onboard 12V computer with OpenCPN. Furuno FM-4721 VHF with separate cockpit unit, Navtex. McMurdo Epirb with satellite and AIS communication (2020). Iridium Go satellite phone (2022). ICOM IC-706MK-II SSB transceiver with ICOM AH-4 tuner, linked to computer and set up for offshore VARA HR e-mail and grib-file retrieval. LED navigation lights

Equipment Plastimo Transocean Life Raft (serviced until 2024) with hydrostatic release. Inflatable SOS Danbouy (2022). Talamex tender with 4hp Mariner outboard engine. Oversized 25kg Rocna anchor with 60m 8mm Lofrans chain (2022), windlass, additional anchor. Sprayhood (2019), shade cloth above cockpit (2020). Deck wash/emergency pump, sea anchor, drogue, fishing reels. 4x 25L jerrycans. 2-wheel foldable non-electric scooter (2022)

Rigging Oversized rigging with cutterstay and 2 extra backstays (inspection 2022). DeVries battened mainsail (2018, serviced 2022) on tracks with 3 reefs, furling genoa (2020, serviced 2023), cutter jib, storm jib, spinnaker 100m2. Northsails lazy bag (2023). Monitor windvane self-steering (2020). 2 aluminium booms for comfortable trade wind sailing

Other - Currently officially flagged Dutch (notary certificate of ownership / Zeebrief). EU VAT paid - Antifouling Jotun Seaforce 90 (March 2023) - Extensive spare parts included (new drinking water pump, new toilet parts, autopilot spares, sewing machine, seawater system spares, anchors, lines, etc) - Option to include all amenities (kitchen equipment, Cobb BBQ), extensive offshore professional Medical Kit (2022) and extensive set of tools in transaction - Option to include personal safety equipment (2x Ocean Signal POB MOB1 with integrated AIS beacon), 2x life jackets (Secumar, Crewsaver) in transaction - Option to include wingfoil set (5m2 4m2 wing, board and foil) in transaction