Van Dutch SEA TRIAL. Went out today.
Feb 15, 2011 | 04:46 PM
#11
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Great pics and review! I've also been on this boat in person.
It's great for warmer climates, but this boat just doesn't work in the Netherlands itself. The bimini cover is the only thing separating you from the elements. In a place where it rains 3/4 of the year, that's a big no no.
Nonetheless, it's a boat with great build quality as you would expect from Dutch boat builder's.
It's great for warmer climates, but this boat just doesn't work in the Netherlands itself. The bimini cover is the only thing separating you from the elements. In a place where it rains 3/4 of the year, that's a big no no.
Nonetheless, it's a boat with great build quality as you would expect from Dutch boat builder's.
Feb 15, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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From: Mayamee
Great pics and review! I've also been on this boat in person.
It's great for warmer climates, but this boat just doesn't work in the Netherlands itself. The bimini cover is the only thing separating you from the elements. In a place where it rains 3/4 of the year, that's a big no no.
Nonetheless, it's a boat with great build quality as you would expect from Dutch boat builder's.
It's great for warmer climates, but this boat just doesn't work in the Netherlands itself. The bimini cover is the only thing separating you from the elements. In a place where it rains 3/4 of the year, that's a big no no.
Nonetheless, it's a boat with great build quality as you would expect from Dutch boat builder's.
. The Dutch do make great boats. Many yards come to mind including Feadship.
Feb 15, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Oceanco's shipyard is about 10km from my student crib. Sucks that the place is a highly secured facility, so there's no way of admiring the boats from up close. I love their designs!
Last November Steven Spielberg's yacht, the Seven Seas, passed by for sea trials and documentation on international open waters about 30km out to sea. Sucks that I missed out.
Here's the Seven Seas with my home somewhere in the background. Her design has striking similarities to Alfa Nero.
Last November Steven Spielberg's yacht, the Seven Seas, passed by for sea trials and documentation on international open waters about 30km out to sea. Sucks that I missed out.
Here's the Seven Seas with my home somewhere in the background. Her design has striking similarities to Alfa Nero.
Feb 15, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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From: Mayamee
LOL that's my father. He got on a plane right after the sea trial.
I love that yacht. Oceanco has been putting out some real stunners.
Oceanco's shipyard is about 10km from my student crib. Sucks that the place is a highly secured facility, so there's no way of admiring the boats from up close. I love their designs!
Last November Steven Spielberg's yacht, the Seven Seas, passed by for sea trials and documentation on international open waters about 30km out to sea. Sucks that I missed out.
Here's the Seven Seas with my home somewhere in the background. Her design has striking similarities to Alfa Nero.
Last November Steven Spielberg's yacht, the Seven Seas, passed by for sea trials and documentation on international open waters about 30km out to sea. Sucks that I missed out.
Here's the Seven Seas with my home somewhere in the background. Her design has striking similarities to Alfa Nero.
