Van Speijk 32

The Van Speijk 32 is a longboat. This large sloop type was used from the early nineteenth century as a dinghy to fetch food or water or to lay out anchors. The Royal Navy also used the model with its frigates. The Van Speijk 32 combines the traditional look of a longboat with comfort and speed.

Van Speijk 32 features

• spacious and open
• low-maintenance
• speed 20 knots
• Hardly any wave action at cruise speed of 8 knots
• large 3 x 2.5m sundeck
• bow thruster
• hot water, toilet, shower and sink on board
• sleeping space for 2 adults and 3 children
• 14 seats
• luxury cushion sets for sofa and sun deck with high seating comfort

Construction method

The boat is 100% made in Holland, with great care given to the finish. Also, the sloop is semi custom-made, which means that your own wishes can be fully implemented. The hull is made of a lightweight sandwich construction; a core of Corecell (a closed-cell foam) is enclosed on both sides by a robust laminate of fiberglass and epoxy resin. This makes the vessel strong, stiff and light. The whole is clad in 3 mm teak spruce veneer, glued by vacuum technology and

is impregnated with clear, colorless epoxy resin. The Van Speijk 32 reaches a top speed of 20 knots in plané thanks to the wing placed under the stern.

Designer

Bosgraaf Yacht Design was founded in 1989 and has since built a diverse portfolio: from racing yacht to cruise ship and from trimaran to dinghy. For its global clientele, Bosgraaf Yacht Design prefers to create distinct, challenging designs, such as the Van Speijk 32.

Builder

Arjen Bouwmeester is best known for the Zwerver, a classic 1956 Dutch racing yacht that he completely restored. His yard also built his own sloop, the Bouwmeester 600. This is a classic sloop with modern construction techniques. Therefore, the team of young professionals specializes in the construction and restoration of wooden boats.