Noordsvaarder 900 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

29' · 8.84 m

Displ.

12,125 lbs · 5,500 kg

First year

1976

The Noordsvaarder 900 is a quintessential example of Dutch maritime engineering, designed for the rigorous conditions of the North Sea and the shallow tidal flats of the Wadden Sea. Built primarily in steel, this 9meter cruiser is a product of an era when durability and seaworthiness were prioritized over lightair performance. Most examples of the Noordsvaarder 900 were designed by the renowned Dutch naval architect Theo Gillissen, whose signature is evident in the yacht's traditional lines, sturdy Sframe or multichine hull, and often a long or bilge keel configuration. While production numbers were modest compared to massproduced fiberglass yachts, the 900 remains a respected "blue water" choice for sailors seeking a compact, indestructible platform capable of handling heavy weather that would unsettle lighter coastal cruisers.