Aluminium sailing yacht Van de Stadt 48 built by Vitters Shipyard, launched in 1994, the Netherlands, dim.: 14.60 (Lwl 12.00) x 4.54 x 2.00m., headway; 25 mtr. All hull construction in Al Mg 4.5Mn W28 3.1.B with certificate aluminium (6 and 5 mm). A roundbilged hull with fin keel and balanced spade rudder. As to be expected from Van de Stadt & Partners, this design is a well found balance between performance and comfort when cruising. Not just in light conditions, but also when the conditions require a safe and stable platform to bring owner and crew safely to any port of call. Hull, deck and superstructure by Vitters Shipyard, yardbuilt interior designed by Studio Acht and built by Van Veen Jachtbouw. Displacement: 16 tonnes, ballast: 7 tonnes (lead in alum. keel), fueltanks: 2 x 300 ltrs (alum.) freshwatertanks: 2 x 500 ltrs (alum.), sumptanks: 3 x 100 ltrs (alum.), Whitlock mechanical wheelsteering with "Destroyer-type" steering wheel with emergency tiller.

This outstanding Van de Stadt 48 is exceptional for her quality in finishing and detail. An interior that one could compare with the best of "Dutch" yacht building. Allthough a powerful rig is mounted, a small crew can handle the sails, reefing and setting through the use of electric winches. Her fractional rig makes her easier to sail than traditional sloop-rigged yachts. The smaller forward sailarea is much more effective.

Classic teak interior, 3 cabins and saloon, 6(+2) berths, saloon, dinette, headroom approx. 2 mtrs, 2 x R&M u.w. toilet, 2 x shower, Webasto heating (diesel), galley; boyler hot water system, electric waterpressure system, Engel fridge 12v/220v, freezer, 3 burner gasstove and oven, crockery. The interior has been especially designed and is finished in the finest choice of teak with an eye for detail and finishing. An eye catcher is the light and airy saloon with rounded u-shaped settee and opposite two armchairs and chart table. The master cabin situated forward has a centreline double berth, ample stowage space and ensuite facilities, like shower and head. The two double guest cabins aft (on either side of the cockpit) have good sized berths and ample room for stowage. The king size galley is easy accessible, has well sized worktops and stowage space. Opposite of the galley and next to the companionway one will find a large head/shower for the guests or to dry store the wet sailing gear. The whole interior is well ventilated and has generous headroom (1.95-2.00 mtr) throughout.

Mercedes type 603 90 hp (72kW) naturally aspirated diesel engine with approx. 850 running hours, indirect cooling system, cruising speed approx. 8 knots, consumption approx. 6 ltrs/hr, three bladed Maxprop feathering propeller with the propeller shaft secured in a skeg. 12V - 24v - 220V electrical system, 4 x 200 amp (2000) + 1 x 100 amp batteries, Mastervolt fully automatic 24v/75 amp batterycharger, Mastervolt fully automatic 24-220v / 1500 watt / 35 amp, shore pwer connections, twin alternators 55amp/24v and 35amp/12v on main engine, Fisher Panda 4kW diesel generator in sound proof box, professionally installed 12/24/220V electrical system, operated with automatic circuit breakers and main switches. Battery monitoring with lcd displays, remote charger adjustment, etc. Vetus electric bowthruster.

C.Plath compass on wheel pedestal, Autohelm ST 50 log, echosounder and windset. Shipmate RS 8100 VHF (with Atis) + cockpit connection, Raytheon R20XX radar, Autohelm ST7000 autopilot + remote control, Autohelm GPS. In the cockpit a double set of repeaters have been placed, one set above the companionway and on set on the wheel pedestal. Thus ensuring always a good readout.

Fixed dodger with cockpit cover, 2 x Sony radio/cd players, searchlight, fenders, warps, spare parts, clock, barometer, halogen interior lights. Optional a computer and telephone installed for fully operation internet and email on board. 6 Persons lightweight liferaft, 2 x lifebuoy (one with flash), Danbuoy, safety lines, fire extinguishers, electric windlass, CQR anchor with 50 mtr (8mm) chain, boarding ladder, radar reflector, etc.

Fractional - rigged with aft swept spreaders, Proctor double spreader aluminium with diamond spreader, sailarea approx. 118 m2, 1 x 19 s.s. Dyform wire rigging, Bamar manual headsailfurling, optional electric on electric winches, all Lewmar deck gear, 2 x Lewmar 56CST primary sheet winches, 2 x Lewmar 43ECST electric halyard/reef winches, 2 x Lewmar 43CST halyard winches on mast, Navtec hydraulic backstayadjuster, Navtec hydraulic boomvang, isolated backstay, spi-pole stowed at mast
Sails:
Hood fully battened mainsail 70 m2 ('94)
Hood furling High Aspect jib 48 m2 ('97)
Hood stormjib 16 m2 (94')
Hood spinnaker + squeezer 161m2 (94')
Sailcovers for main and jib, Frederiksen rollerbeared mainsail track for friction free mainsail handling.

This outstanding Van de Stadt 48 is exceptional for her quality in finishing and detail. An interior that one could compare with the best of "Dutch" yacht building. This makes her special from any other on the market. Although a powerful rig is mounted, a small crew can handle the sails, reefing and setting through the use of electric winches. Her fractional rig makes her easier to sail than traditional sloop-rigged yachts. The smaller forward sailarea is much more effective. If you are looking for a first class cruising yacht, which performs under sail and engine, is safe and comfortable for owner and crew, then this must be one of the competitors.