The 1250 Steel Cruiser is a Dutch-built heavyweight that exudes quality, confidence, and timeless cruising capability. Constructed by Jachtbouw 2000 to the legendary Hollandia design standards, this steel masterpiece combines commercial-grade construction with exceptional liveaboard comfort.




Her massive 12.5m displacement hull delivers rock-solid stability, superior sea-keeping, and the kind of go-anywhere confidence that only proper steel boatbuilding can provide.
Lovingly maintained over the years, she represents the perfect marriage of industrial strength and thoughtful interior design — ideal for extended coastal cruising, liveaboard living, or leisurely inland waterway exploration.
Specifications & Performance
Hull & Dimensions:

LOA: 12.50m | Designer: Hollandia | Builder: Jachtbouw 2000
Fuel: 400L | Fresh water: 300L | Holding tank: 300L
Engine: Volvo Penta TAMD41P (2000) — 200hp diesel
Engine hours: 940 — exceptionally low for age
Cruising speed: 7 knots | Max speed: 9 knots
Fuel consumption: 15L/hour at cruise — economical long-range capability
Propulsion: Shaft drive with 4-blade bronze propeller




Accommodation — Liveaboard Luxury
Exceptional 6-berth layout across 3 cabins:

Generous owner's cabin aft with en-suite heads
Separate shower in master bathroom
Spacious deck saloon with ample seating and panoramic views
Well-equipped galley opposite dinette — full cooking facilities
Forward twin cabin with two single berths
Additional forward heads — total 2 heads (sea toilets) + 2 handbasins
1 dedicated shower

Mechanical & Engineering

Proven powertrain:

Volvo Penta TAMD41P (2000) — 200hp, direct-cooled diesel
940 engine hours — remarkably low usage
Shaft drive with 4-blade bronze propeller — bulletproof reliability
Wheel steering for precise control
Exceptionally economical at 15L/hour cruising

Design & Construction Highlights
Dutch steel pedigree:

Heavy-duty steel construction — built for lifetime service
High build standard throughout — commercial influences

Extensive tankage supports genuine self-sufficiency:

400L fuel — extended offshore passages
300L fresh water — comfortable liveaboard stays
300L holding tank — environmentally responsible



Interior Layout — Practical Liveaboard Perfection
Master suite aft:

Full owner's cabin with en-suite facilities
Separate shower — genuine luxury
Deck saloon serves as bright, airy social hub
Galley equipped for extended cruising or full-time living
Forward guest cabin maintains privacy for family/guests

This 1250 Steel Cruiser represents Dutch engineering at its finest — where industrial robustness meets liveaboard sophistication. Her low engine hours, massive tankage, and proven mechanicals make her immediately capable of long-term cruising or permanent residency. The Hollandia pedigree guarantees structural integrity for generations.
A rare opportunity to own a steel legend that's ready for her next extended adventure — or comfortable retirement.
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