Nordzee Kotter 52 Trawler
DMS Magnus Master Stabilizers

Boat REF#  ·  333150
Length  ·  15.85m
Year  ·  1987
Construction  ·  Steel
Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
Sleeping berths  ·  4
Engine  ·  1 x diesel 325hp, Mercedes 403 V10 (1987)
Lying  ·  Port Hadlock, WA USA -- Shown by Appt!

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Broker's Comments:
This Dutch-built steel trawler is impressive inside and out. She was originally built to meet the standards of a North Sea professional mariner / captain and is quite heavily built (~63 tons).

Several updates have been made in the last eight years by the current owners. New coatings, new electronics, new acacia cabin soles (with hidden deck hatches), teak deck furniture, a stainless boarding ladder, and most recently the addition of a DMS MagnusMaster two rotor stabilizer system, which was installed in 2023. Tankage allows for long-range cruising (800 gal fuel / 500 gal water / 250 gal holding) and stabilizers provide for comfort in a broad range of conditions.

I like the vessel's diverse assortment in accommodations areas. There is a substantial amount of open deck space on the foredeck with appropriate furniture that allows outside enjoyment AND covered side decks and cockpits. I imagine that the lounge on the main deck is well-suited for the day’s activities and the saloon / galley on the lower deck, which is centered between the staterooms, would be a hub of activity in the evenings. This vessel can accommodate large parties for short durations, but this is a very comfortable layout for extended cruising with 2-4, and would be well suited for anything that the Pacific Northwest or beyond has to offer.

Natural Mahogany and Acacia wood is used throughout the interior construction. The interior has a fantastic layout and rich finish. The staterooms feel like rooms, with adequate open space, comfortable standard mattresses, and normal residential sinks and toilets. You would not be remiss if you find yourself forgetting that you are aboard and not ashore. The helm station, however, is that of a ship's bridge and has good visibility aided by forward and aft facing cameras, a comfortable chair, and modern electronics. The engine room also looks like one that would be found on a ship, and is home to the Mercedes 403 V10, which is a beast of an engine that regularly achieves 30,000+ hours in agricultural and industrial applications. One last comment on shipboard equipment and machinery -- I appreciate the simplicity of the diesel powered hydronic heater. Each space has its own radiator heater plumbed to the boiler unit, and in some cases multiple radiators per space for silent, foolproof, and effective heating. You'll never have to feel cold inside on this vessel, unless you choose to be.

Of note, the seller prefers (but is not absolutely insistent on) a closing date in fall 2024. This would potentially allow a prospective buyer to make their necessary arrangements over the coming months to make their cruising dreams a reality!

This Nordzee Kotter 52 is an approachable and well-rounded vessel that will provide her new owner with the potential for serious cruising opportunities. Take a trip up the Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan! Once there, maybe you'll want to keep going -- Juneau, Prince William Sound, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, or beyond? With this Nordzee Kotter 52, you can!