Koopmans 50

Superior Dutch-built aluminium Koopmans 50, designed by the renowned Dick Koopmans Sr. A major refit in 2022 and ideally suited for a dream cruise!

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Built in 1990, in the water since 1992, purchased in 2015 by the last owner at Valk Yachtbrokers in Hindeloopen. Since then, many modifications/renovations have been made, including;

• 3 x 250 AH batteries (Gel)
• New Victron battery charger
• New Webasto boiler
• New Raymarine plotter incl. radar and AIS
• Wind vane steering
• New genoa, including new furlex system (via Sailselect, Uithoorn)
• New Tikikat rubber dinghy, with Mercury 6 hp

In 2021/2022, "HORIZON" underwent a complete refit at Jachtwerf Brouwershaven to prepare her for "full liveaboard". The total investment amounted to more than EUR 100,000. In short, the following work was done;

• The hull was completely done, including some new patches welded in, to maintain a full 8 mm all around. At the same time, new TruDesign skin fittings/valves were installed. Completely new paintwork and extra & new anodes were placed.
• Revision of the engine water cooler, full inspection, double filters installed.
• Teak deck removed, replaced with beautiful and maintenance-free Flexiteak
• Keel height adjusted with electric hydraulic lift (was manually hydraulic)
• Windows renewed, new screens inside
• Travelers renewed, all sheets & halyards replaced
• New bimini and splash screens
• Epirb
• Starlink
• Life raft
• Rocna 40 Anchor

In 2023, the ship was registered (Dutch flag), it has been branded and microdots have been applied to the ship.

Fresh antifouling in 2024 and a new anchor winch (Lofrans 1700) was also installed, including remote control with counter.

The boat is equipped with many spare parts, even a completely new propeller is on board!

The "HORIZON" is a beautiful and classic "Koopmans" design, and almost in new condition, with many upgrades. Her unique positive transom, modified by the previous owner, gives her much more living space outside. She sails beautifully, no sea is too high, no wind too strong. She was the loyal companion for almost 10 years and for the last three years partly the home of the previous owner.