50 foot world cruising cutter. This is the best equipped FD 12 in the world. It was build in 1978 and designed by Eva Hollman and Wilhelm Eikholt. 23 were built. This boat was built for the owner of Flying Dutchman Yachts, the builder, Will Eickholt. I have owned it since 1988. It has been professionally maintained with all new systems and equipment installed since 1998.

This boat will take you anywhere in the world in safety and comfort. It is also a wonderful liveaboard.

A few details. Cutter rigged. New staypak fully battened main. New roller furling on genoa and staysail. New primary (64) winches. New 6 kw Norther Marine Generator. New Village Marine water maker. Yanmar 55 hp diesel, with 2000 hours. Perfectly maintained. 11 foot hard bottom inflatable with 15 hp outboard. New upholstery,

carpeting, and interior wood work. New bright work. 24 mile radar. gps linked to laptop. new vhf. stereo. The hull is two layer glass, with foam interior. Unsinkable. Solid oiled teak interior.

Hot water, forced air heating system. It has a double master suite, two single state rooms (which could be converted to doubles) a crew berth and sleeping room on settee. Two full heads with showers. Elegant galley. Outdoor gas barbeque. Full ground tackle. Auto pilot. Can be operated from pilot house.

This boat has everything for world cruising. It is a safe, fast elegant cruiser. Easily handled by a couple.A new boat of this size, quality and equipment would cost between 750,000 and 1,000,000.

FOR SALE OR TRADE. PRICE $250,000. Will consider trade for large cruising catamaran, or property in france, italy or mexico. Will consider sharing delivery cost within north america.