"We combine the advantages of two worlds. The highest dynamic strength and rigidity of an aluminium hull with the comfort of a polyester deck structure," says Lars van den Berg from Breehorn. By choosing polyester for the deck, the Dutch want to achieve better durability and increase comfort for life below deck. The shipyard in Woudsend already built a ship with an aluminium hull and plastic deck 50 years ago with the Breehorn 37. Now the theme is being taken up again with the new flagship. Shipyard boss van den Berg lists further advantages: A composite deck offers more seating comfort in the cockpit because softer and rounder shapes are possible. There is no corrosion under the fittings and the teak deck. And: the sandwich construction makes the GRP deck stiffer than the corresponding aluminium structures, while at the same time it insulates better and is flatter than a deck with frames.
The design of the Breehorn 53 Pilothouse comes from the Simonis-Voogd studio, which is also based in the Netherlands. The ship is built with a wheelhouse. It has a fully-fledged seating area as well as an L-shaped bench seat on the starboard side and a table with folding sides. The view in the pilothouse is not only inviting for a coffee, but also for a cosy meal with a full harbour cinema. The layout below deck nevertheless provides for another very spacious saloon. Up to four cabins and two spacious heads with shower compartments can also be realised. With regard to the interior fittings and the possible variants, Breehorn can respond flexibly to the customer's requirements within the scope of feasibility.
The first Breehorn 53 Pilothouse ship is now under construction and is scheduled for completion in 2024. However, the shipyard has not yet specified a fixed base price for the semi-custom project.
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