Lemsteraak Roefaak - Otter for sale

Now for sale: a fully renovated, top Lemsteraak.
In 2021 a lot was renewed, so that the vessel can be sailed almost single-handed. Renewed items include:
New battery sets
Roller furling installation
Roller reefing
Lazy Jack mainsail system
Bow thruster
Stern thruster
Teak deck seams renewed with rubber
Navigation renewed
Electric anchor windlass installation
Completely new upholstery
Interior varnish work
Wi-Fi installation
This 16 m Lemsteraak is a well-known sight on the water and one of the most successful designs by Hoek Naval Architects. A very exclusive yacht, moreover in top condition, viewable in the showroom in Workum.
The Otter was built in 1992 by Jachtwerf De Hemmes to a design by Hoek Design. With a fast underwater hull and flat bottom, it is a very good sailor. In 2014 the vessel also underwent a complete refit and was fitted with a new engine and engine room installation, in addition to interior renovations. A completely new rig was also made by Van Oossanen, after which all spars, the centreboards and the complete sail wardrobe were renewed. The hull was repainted in 2017. The vessel is in top condition.
The spacious interior with two luxury sleeping cabins is finished in Sipo mahogany and has a warm atmosphere. The styling is charming, the finish very high quality. The saloon is spacious, with a circular seat to port and two armchairs beside the atmospheric wood stove to starboard. The galley is equipped with every conceivable appliance. Gas cooking. The wet cell is fitted with an electric toilet and a shower. Throughout the vessel there is plenty of cupboard and storage space available.
The Otter is richly finished on deck with teak. The cockpit offers room for family and friends, but is also pleasantly spacious for a racing crew. Much attention has been paid to the deck hardware, with hydraulic or electric winches. Because the mainsheet winch and the centreboard winches can be operated from the helm position behind the steering station, the vessel can easily be sailed by two people. Thanks to the strong Steyr main engine, manoeuvring is easy, and with a small centreboard the vessel turns on its own axis.
The Otter is a true family boat and lends itself to long holidays, as well as weekend outings on the Wadden Sea. For the Otter, the Wadden Sea was the main sailing area, besides holidays in Zeeland, the German Wadden Sea, Denmark and the Belgian coast. The vessel is very stable, both under sail and in a seaway, and the sheltered cockpit feels safe, as a family member of the owner tells us.
With sail number VA111, the Otter, like her sister ship Daniëlle, has managed to win many races. Thanks to the new rig and the new centreboards, designed by Van Oossanen to the latest insights, the vessel is very competitive.
For the enthusiast of a large family boat with racing potential, the Otter is a ‘must see’. Viewing in the showroom by appointment.
For more information or a viewing, please contact Holland Boat International Yachtbrokers.