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Simple sophistication

About "DUTCH LOVE" a custom offshore cruiser                     

   conception.jpg (56187 bytes)  Dutch Love's place of conception,  Hibiscus Island South Miami Beath

Built from steel and aluminum for ultimate strength by Topper Hermanson Boatworks, Dutch Love was designed for unlimited voyaging.      Her length of 47' allows for a very roomy interior with large aft cabin, featuring a queen size berth with private bath. The comfortable forward cabin has a "V" berth with separate bath.

Skipper Harman made sure that in the design, accommodations were made for his 6' 5" height in all the cabins.

The galley and salon together form a roomy, cozy center for cooking and enjoying music or a good book.  Ventilation throughout the vessel is excellent, enhanced by plenty of fans so it stays relatively cool both day and night.  There is a great aft deck for sunning and social activities, and a dive deck close to the water for easy access.

At the dock we now have Air-Conditioning

Dutch Love is the perfect way to discover fringe island beaches and  cross the seas that cradle them!   

She has covered some 50.000 miles in these subtropical waters.

 

Particulars:       LOA    47'       Beam    14'        Draft    5'5"   Construction:    Steel hull and deck, aluminum cockpit and deckhouse.                         
Displacement:     33,000 LBS         Sail type:   cutter rig            Engine:   85 HP diesel                   Fuel:    700KN range        Water:  120 gallon + watermaker    Refrigeration:  12V             Electrical:    12V   some  110V        Navigation: 3 x GPS,   
20 mile radar,   VHF & SSB,   Autopilot, Chart plotters 
Air-Conditioning 
at the dock
Computer: 
      with weather fax, chart navigation and . . . . .....                  position tracking 
Satellite Phone: Iridium Worldwide                                      

                                                                              

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