At first glance, one might picture this trawler battling gale-force winds on the Bering Sea in a “Deadliest Catch” episode. Step inside, however, and you are transported into a modern, tranquil cruiser ready to take extended voyages in comfort.
Built in 1987 to handle the world’s roughest oceans, this steel 63-ton, Dutch-built Nordzee Kotter beast has been tamed somewhat, but still retains its muscle and some of its endearing work-a-day charm. One of its most recent upgrades was the installation of a DMS MagnusMaster two-rotor stabilizer system in 2023 to reduce the roll that used to plague these old fishing trawlers. Other improvements include new paints and coatings, a modern suite of Simrad electronics, and new Acacia wood cabin soles.
Stepping aboard, one is greeted by a broad, open-air foredeck and a teak table for six just ahead of the forward-raked helm windows. Ahead of the table is a curved, cushioned teak bench secured to the forward mast that provides an elevated, commanding view over the pronounced flare of the bow. Two covered side passageways lead aft to the rounded stern, cockpit storage lazarette, and side doors to the main cabin.
Inside the main cabin, a wraparound settee is situated in an aft, wood-paneled entertainment lounge, featuring a hi-lo dinette table and seating for up to eight people. Forward of the lounge is the helm station, built around the old-fashioned wooden ship’s wheel, captain’s chair, and companion chart-plotting chair. The Simrad Navigation Suite includes two 12” multifunction displays for Halo HD radar, Evo NSS2 charting software, AP70 autopilot, sonar, HF RS12, and stern and bow cameras.
A staircase/ladder leads from the aft lounge to the lower deck salon, encased in more lacquered wood flooring and paneling. An L-shaped, upholstered settee is situated to port around a sturdy, solid-wood dining table. Immediately starboard of the stairs is the U-shaped galley, equipped with wide countertops, a four-burner gas cooktop, stainless steel sink, convection oven/microwave, and refrigerator. Opposite the dining table is a storage cabinet that hides the clothes washer/dryer and a day head compartment.
The owner’s stateroom is located aft down a corridor on the lower deck and includes a queen-sized berth situated athwartship, a washbasin, and an en suite head and shower. The guest cabin has an en suite head attached and is located forward of the salon, featuring an elevated double berth to port, sitting atop a large deep-freezer.
The aft flybridge roof holds an AB 11AL RIB dinghy with an 8-hp Yamaha outboard, which can be lifted by a hydraulic davit. Powering it all is the Mercedes 403 V10—a monster of a tractor engine with 1,994 hours on it. But it’s rated for 30,000+ hours of industrial use, which is plenty of juice for multiple long-range cruises up the Inside Passage and beyond.
Specs & Info
LOA 52’0” · Beam 16’0” · Draft 6’0”
Tankage (Fuel/Fresh/Black)
800 gal. / 500 gal. / 250 gal.
Engine
Mercedes 403 V10
Contact
Waterline Boats/Boatshed
Port Townsend, WA
Van Helker
425.246.5101
van@waterlineboats.com
waterlineboats.com
