Waarschip 1220 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

42.65' · 13 m

Displ.

14,330 lbs · 6,500 kg

First year

1983

The Waarschip 1220 represents the zenith of the Dutch shipyard’s commitment to woodepoxy construction, positioning itself as a highperformance cruiser that bridges the gap between artisanal craftsmanship and modern naval architecture. As the flagship of the Waarschip fleet for many years, the 1220 is not a massproduced vessel but a semicustom yacht designed for sailors who prioritize structural stiffness and the unique "warmth" of a wooden hull without the maintenance traditional planking requires. Built using the coldmolded process—where layers of highgrade marine plywood are saturated in epoxy resin—the 1220 achieves a strengthtoweight ratio that often surpasses its GRP (fiberglass) contemporaries. This construction method results in a hull that is remarkably quiet under tension and thermally efficient, significantly reducing condensation in coldwater sailing environments.