ONE OFF Explorer Yacht FOR SALE! M/Y ‘Dutch Lion’ FULL Boat Tour! 

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Good comfortable looking explorer yacht. Glad to see the two motors and the engine room was awesome! My only issue is, that I saw it has only one generator. Needs two in case the one craps out. Other than that, I like the layout and shape of it. It looks like it could handle some rough seas, but not to rough like a steel explorer yacht. Still, to me a yacht I would like to have if i could afford it.

Great video, equally good production values. My idea of a motor yacht was always those sleek 90's Italian style boats. I'm glad I found your channel and my appreciation for trawler style live-aboard explorer yachts are now my favourites. Thank you

Cracking boat. I like the lower helmet position to be in its own room, wheelhouse.

Not impressed with this one, and for sale? I would have made an effort to tidy up, especially make up the beds nicely for a video. I like the exterior profile but not the interior layout.

John, as a potential 24/7 live-aboard, I like the sense that I could have complete confidence in the thought that she gives me absolute freedom with her ~3000nm capability. With that in mind, does she house a blackwater treatment plant?

Come on euromillions! That is the one

Pleasant little ship.

This boat is confusing - while the hull and superstructure are very seaworthy, the interior spaces definitely are not. The helm is open to the saloon, with no visible means of blacking it out for night running (must the guests stumble around all those sharp corners in the dark?) Using the galley in any sort of weather would be ... interesting ... There are no crew quarters or pilot berth... The list goes on and on.... She's perfect for marina life and coastal cruising at best. I'd run her down the US east coast ICW, but would probably not consider the same journey offshore outside (which I have done delivering an actual working trawler to Florida from Maine)

Great tour , love the accommodation but as they're selling you'd think they would have made the beds properly and cleared the worktops!!!

Sharp edges on the counters!!!

great advice... its what I'm doing too.

Zonde van dat Yacht, een grote bende van binnen en dat in de Zandmeren te Kerkdriel, had eerst je zooi opgeruimd voordat je YachtBuoy uitnodigde om te filmen.

Do the boats ever really go out to sea?

Any space for crew? Plenty of room down there I'm sure you could add some.

Love

if i had the $$$$ that boat would be perfect for me.

Surprised there isn’t a crew space on such a vessel……..🤔 not that I think I would want it. For such a hull volume the cabins seemed a tiny bit small and I assume the separate heads and shower in the bow, serves all three cabins ? The master cabin seemed a bit small as well…… However, I think it’s probably par for the course with an Explorer style boat, along with small portholes and a lack of the huge hull windows on the more “gin palace” party boats…….

I ordered one but was charged for three. There is no way that I can find to contact. I called American Express to stop sale but they were unable to. American Express says they will reverse the charge when I get the order. They couldn’t get a hold of the seller as well.

Can I pick it up next week if that's ok

Galley and lounge area seriously lacking some wood and trim, galley is pretty awful for me, not a boat for me in its present guise.

I'm not buying it unless the dog comes with it

I'm sure it's a most excellent boat but it's all a bit sterile for my taste.

Hello, I have mentioned this before and asked for your comments, but I think that there are a couple of things that tell me that this (and many other 'explorer yachts') are not actually designed to spend weeks at sea. Firstly, the galley has no rails around the cook top or prep area. This would make cooking and preparing food in anything other than the most calm of conditions when at sea or when alongside, just about impossible. Secondly, the lack of freezer space. For any long voyage a boat would need at least a couple of large chest freezers for vegetables, bread etcetera. Thirdly, the lack of dry storage space for other consumables. I suspect that this and many other similar 'explorer yachts', will spend most of their time alongside in a marina somewhere sunny. Most meals apart from breakfast will be taken in restaurants at or near to the marina. I know from personal experience that most of these large and expensive boats are only used at weekends and rarely leave the marina. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy watching these videos and looking at the boats, it's just that I am sceptical about them being used for long sea voyages. I would love to hear your comments on this.

Explorer class? Nope. Only 1 generator. No washer and dryer. No fresh water maker. Wasted space with huge black water tank (why no sewage treatment system)? Low refrigeration and freezer space. This is a live aboard dock queen.

Nice solid build for a seagoing family/operators. Crew might be a problem. Cold storage for extended voyages unseen?. Shame about the engines though. I have had dozens of Iveco products and never found a good one yet and I would be here all day listing the issues though having said that they are well known and spares as a result are easy to source across Europe. No mention of battery power so I guess the genset is going to be worked a lot.

A very attractive boat on ah outside, but I do NOT like the interior layout, It's just weird.

Great review as usual, YachtBuoy. Nice vessel, indeed. I don't particularly like the main deck saloon and pilothouse setup, however. Also, the owner's suite is a bit lackluster. Thanks, and cheers! 🍻

Love that helm seat. Sit down, relax and have full control of everything without lifting a finger

Your not providing the range of the vessel

Outside of being a nice looking explorer. My main issue is the lacking electronic equipment right off the bat. Example 1. No analog bilge lights on a ship diagram mounted above helm or anywhere. There is no secondary system on board, i.e. GPS, nav. Or autopilot. Redundancy is the most important thing on an Explorer yacht. No back to the video.

I do like this vessel however there are a few things I would definitely change. 1. Change the flybridge to a fiberglass hardtop 2. Put some handholds / grabrails around the cockpit for the rough water this yacht is supposedly built for. 3. Put some pan holders around the stove - as above. 4. Have the owner / agent bother to at least make an effort to tidy the boat up for selling it. 5. Spend more time with the Goodest Boy m Did i miss a mention about her top / cruising speeds? Great video John.

Not for me, i don’t like the flybridge, it’s to plain and white, i don’t like the interior or cabins, but some people like minimal !

How's about some Foot conversions for us YANKS!!!

Stupid question time.... Where was the wheel on the flybridge?

its a lovely yacht, to a point. The functionality and livability of this beautiful vessel seem somewhat diminished by the very prussian straight lines and right angles and booze laying about. it all gives it the look of a boat John Wick would go to with the intention of killing the ghaggle of Russian Oligarchs partying on the boat and not getting any thinner....

Lacking. A lot of info here boyo ! Speeds? Galley appliances? Any laundry appliances?

I still prefer the poolster

Is a vessel such as this one seaworthy enough for the Northern Pacific off the U.S. and Canadian coasts, up to and including Alaska?

Yuck ....

Always interesting when you compare yachts in the 50-80' range. If you look at a Bering 70 vs a Princess V70 or a Fairline 68 even, they are so radically different. Then you look at a 70' Viking fishing yachts, obviously a purpose built craft, but still, it's 70' with about the same accommodations for passengers and crew, but also something so different and I think in that size range, the purpose of the yacht really becomes the most critical factor in making a decision, more so than any other yacht design. A fishing yacht, cruiser, explorer, pleasure craft, flybridge, commuter yacht. That size it is so critical to decide what you are going to be using the yacht for.

Great tour, very nice boat

Thanks John I like this because it's 'unfussy' if that's a word. Reminds me of the plain formica trim on the old war canoes rather than some of these posh boats with all the expensive wood finish. Still praying for a win on the lotto haha. Cheers shipwreck ⚓⚓

I was only 5 numbers from affording a craft like this tonight on the Euro millions !

Why is it on the market for sale? Turnaround time is hard to grasp, depreciation/ brokerage cost/ taxes (😢) ect... What is going on?

Is the table on the flybridge a hi-lo table so it can become a layout pad?

That's a big boat deck for a 70 ft boat. The U shaped seating is big enough to have 8 people sitting around it.

I liked the yacht. But the interior sucks.

The yacht is very nice, well laid out with a thoughtful design. I was happy to see the fly bridge control actually have some form of protection from rain and spray. Most seem to them open to the elements seemingly. As for your guest, beautiful dog meaning the boat is pet friendly. The bridge was not cluttered, it very functional, most of the small boats I was on and helmed were ships wheels, throttles and that a compass. Then your general knowledge of the coast, with a paper chart. Times change. Peace😊

14:04 That right there, gives me the warm fuzzies about the builder. Epic yacht, and shows the Dutch history and passion of boat building. That would be my dream forever home.

I’ll take it! Why is owner selling it?

Is hull steel, aluminum or fiberglass?

Blacks, greys and whites are just about to go out of fashion, thank God. They better sell it fast.

Really like your boat reviews, they’re excellent and just the kind of craft I find so appealing. Am sure I’m not alone in wishing you would quote Imperial dimensions as well as Metric. Many thanks for the effort you put into these tours 🙏

Very tasty! Yup rewatching a few videos today!!! Lottery win please!!!!

Wonderful boat. And video.

I like the color inside and outside but the helm area with white ceiling and walls will have a glare at night driving and i don't believe I have a boat that has bright white ceiling on it. I thought the master bedroom was to small, why didn't they build it with a full beam. That boat must not of had enough warning to give the owner time to straighten up or to make the beds properly. It could really do with a womans touch because it had the show of a single guy that hasn't gotten the chance to think about getting his future plans in order. Overall I wish him with all the luck an hope he finds his true partner. To all single people who plan to get married, get a Prenup. Dont leave home, or rather, don't leave your lawyers office without it. Happy hunting, its a gold diggers jungle out there. Stay safe and use protection, dating is like going fishing, you don't know what you might catch. Never trust those 2 nasty words people say, Trust Me. Trust only yourself, an then get that in writing.

This boat has an incredible layout for its size. I assume that the hull is made of Aluminum which allows her to have a good navigation range for its weight. Question: In the main cabin's Port side, was that a door to a day head? I did not see good freezer and fresh storage for long passages. I would also add a water maker if possible and maybe switch the canvass top in the Flybridge for a fibergalss hardtop to place some solar panels on top. There is room in the Lazarette for some lithium batteries and related equipment.

No washer / dryer?

Any crew quarters?

" dont forget to" - double negative. Remember to - positive leads to action

Wow! A beautiful and perfect yacht to cruise around the world. As usual excellent presentation and give the owner my compliments.

A strange vessel this one,she looks very good and sturdy from the outside,but inboard it gives the impression of a house with a steering wheel a definite non nautical feel.I have also said before that I do not like exposed swim platforms,other than that she is a great looking boat.Cheers,Roly🇬🇧.

Such a nice yacht. Reminds me of a Cheoy Lee. Especially their new CLX or whatever they are calling it and the CLB series. Just my uneducated opinion you know. Lol.

Minor quibble: around 15:15 I'm not crazy about the opening portlights so far forward and close to the waterline. Didn't notice, but they shoud at least have deadlights.

Surprisingly for a so called explorer yacht this does not seem set up for night passages. Does not appear possible to block off wheelhouse from saloon.

Another great tour. Looks like you could do several boats parked in that covered area. Lots of traditional looking boats that your viewers, myself included, prefer. I could spend hours just gazing at those traditional, capable boats. Keep up the great work.

Great boat , think I might have seen it in the background on a previous video of yours. Does the ‘yacht master’ fill in for no ship wheel on the fly bridge ? Cheers

Love the layout, however it would require some of my crew to double up. The last time crew had to double up it would be days before I saw them. Then when I did see them they were tired, hungry, and needed sleep. Be happy, be safe

Very, VERY nice. Only downside for me is that there are no crew quarters.

Amazing 👍👍👍

Ahggg!!!! John, just been reading up on this yacht half an hour ago. You read my mind every time. 👌

Can't seem to find where the boat is for sale. Is there a website or broker?

Did I miss how you steer from the flybridge? No wheel? No tiller?

that boat looks great. It is verry practical What a lovely boat

expensif. crew no cabin

A very smart and comfortable looking vessel.

Washer dryer? ;-)