1985 Lowland 471 Sold Boat in Unknown, CT US

The Lowland 471 Long Range Trawler, designed by Peter Beeldsnijder and built in the Netherlands, is a high quality steel yacht. With her single Volvo 250 hp diesel and 750 gallon fuel tanks she has excellent range and fuel efficiency. Top speed is about 12 knots. She'll cruise at 9 knots, burning about 3 GPH.

The Lowland's original owner cruised Europe and then transited the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S. on her own bottom before selling her. The current owner's surveyor noted at the time of his purchase that the boat was built to a very high marine standard, "more along the lines of a small ship rather than a yacht." Joinery on the boat is beautifully crafted, and her interior layout is both spacious and elegant. The aft cabin features a centerline berth and private head with shower. An Espar diesel-fired forced hot air heating system makes possible extended use of the boat in colder temperatures and adds potential for living aboard in northern climes. A washer and separate dryer in the forward head greatly simplify living aboard. The Northern Lights generator was new in 2012 and has virtually no hours on it. A bow thruster simplifies close quarter handling and docking.

While this vessel needs some TLC she has some great attributes and would make an excellent live aboard and or family cruiser.