Expedition-ready sailboat - documented income potential
Rare opportunity! Winter-insulated steel and aluminum boat built for expeditions, long trips and year-round use. Large space with over 5 m width, four cabins and impressive comfort. Built by Kempers BV in the Netherlands (1990) according to drawings from Långedrag Marin in Sweden. Oversized rig and hull, solid solutions throughout. Registered in the Norwegian Ship Register NOR and can be mortgaged as property.
The boat is used in charter today with documented turnover in the millions, a perfect starting point for those who want to continue or develop their own business.
Continuously maintained and upgraded since 2016, when I took over the boat, I am owner no. 2.
This is not just a boat - it is an opportunity.
Comfort and construction
Winter-insulated with 10 cm in the ceiling and 7 cm in the walls Diesel and electric heating system with central heating and ventilation. Very important in terms of condensation and moisture. Always warm bathrooms. Large salon, spacious galley and four cabins Dishwasher, 140 L freezer, three burners, oven that bakes good bread, refrigerator Washing machine with dryer Huge patio and width of 5.2 m Perfect for a houseboat, expedition boat or charter boat 8 - 9 berths Build quality
Built by Kempers BV, Netherlands 1990, fully equipped in Norway 1991–92 Designed by renowned Långedrag Marin, Sweden. This is a one off. Hull: 5-6 mm steel / 8 mm aluminum superstructure Rig: Seldén mast and rig in extra strong dimension Sails: Furling mainsail, genoa and staysail - all from 2019 - Genoa needs service Andersen selftailing winches on all functions Technically upgraded
New engine and gear in 2018. Beta 115T with Kubota base engine. Has run 2700 hours without problems. Oil analyses every year and well followed up. 2 x Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120 in series with modern LYP battery bank of 800Ah (large, reliable and optimized for expeditions and charter operations) Can charge with up to 250A with engine and generator simultaneously. 2 x 90kvad cables Transformer and thus own grounding. Very important on metal boats 350w solar panel 5 KvA Generator Separate diesel cleaning system, always clean diesel Watermaker approx 80 - 100L per hour 100m anchor chain Autopilot, AIS, GPS, hydraulic hoses +++ replaced in 2017-2019 New 10 hp Sleipner bow thruster 2019 Problem-free vacuum toilets with septic tank Stainless steel railings around the entire boat for safety. A little bent here and there Good technical condition, but needs some cosmetic work Mast steps Diesel priming system
Maintenance that stands the test of time
Worn paint, needs new Needs new deck plates or sand down and paint new deck paint Pump and paint welds in some interior bulkheads in the front part and paint the floor in the engine room. Bottom lubrication Need to change the seal on the propeller shaft. Three of the windows in the saloon are broken Fan needs new fan motor and draft shield Genoa needs service Generator should be modernized
Income potential
S/Y Jolly has already been actively used in charter business with documented turnover in the millions. She has proven to be a very solid platform for concepts such as ski & sail and summer charter, with paying guests from all over the world.
The figures from the operation are publicly available here
and provide a clear picture of the income potential that comes with the boat for those who want to continue or further develop the business.
In short: S/Y Jolly is a winter-insulated, technically upgraded and very solid sailboat with capacity and characteristics that make her a safe choice for circumnavigation, expeditions, charter and as a houseboat.
This is not just a boat, it is an opportunity.
For the right buyer and for an additional fee, the company www.jollygoodtimessailing.com can also be included. We already have bookings for 2026 and inquiries are coming in regularly, so if you want to get started quickly, it can be a good investment to bring the company with you, here are many years of experience and regular customers.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Details
ManufacturerKempers
ModelLangedrag
Year (Build / Refit)1990
Length14.9m
Capacity max12
Total Power115 hp
Beam5.2m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length14.9m
Max Draft2.3m
Beam5.2m
Hull
MaterialSteel
ShapeMonohull
Weight
Dry Weight26.9 t
Accommodation
Max Passengers12
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeBeta
Engine Model115T
Engine Hours2300
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power115 hp
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