Lemsteraak Lemsteraak Bonte Walvis Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Bonte Walvis is a premier example of the Lemsteraak, a vessel class widely regarded as the "Queen" of Dutch traditional sailing craft. Originally derived from 19thcentury fishing boats from the town of Lemmer, the modern Lemsteraak—particularly the Roefaak (cabin) version like the Bonte Walvis—has evolved into a luxury yacht that combines historical aesthetics with modern performance engineering. Built in 1987 by the prestigious Jachtwerf Stofberg & Zn in Leimuiden, the Bonte Walvis (Plaquette number 1559) was finished under the supervision of Chris Gongriep, the founder of Holland Jachtbouw, ensuring a level of craftsmanship that remains a benchmark for the class. Measuring 13.20 meters with a substantial beam and a classic flatbottom hull, the vessel is a "Varend Monument" (Sailing Monument) that exemplifies the transition from working craft to highend recreational cruiser.