13m Displacement Motoryacht

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This draft focuses on steel built Dutch displacement motoryachts, measuring 13 meters long and approximately 15 tons. With a slim 3.25-meter width at the waterline, it ensures economic operation at 8 knots using about 0.5 liters of diesel per kilometer. To achieve hull speed (10 knots), a 110hp motor is required; a suitable option would be a 150hp Volvo-Penta D3-150 Diesel engine (2.4 liters, five cylinders, and 300kg including gearbox). The afterbody accommodates a large cabin spanning the full width (around 12 square meters), while the front can house a smaller second cabin. The engine is placed under the deckhouse. With a high freeboard of over 2 meters and ballast-friendly keel, it exhibits excellent ocean-going capabilities. Aesthetics were not prioritized but rather simplicity for home builders; prices for similar yachts begin at €300,000 in this size range. Some final details like railings are still to be added.