Inside a €1.4m go-anywhere Dutch steel boat | Linssen GS550 Variotop yacht tour | MBY

[@mcsvls]

This is a very well design boat, beautiful. I cant figure out why so many of these boat makers, especially in this style of boat can't make a comfortable salon. This Linssen actually has two dining type areas that is not needed in my opinion. The boat is outfitted for extended cruising, but I have to spend the evening sitting at the dining table type set-up or bench seats with a cramped hi-low table.

[@johnk1529]

I wish the obsession with dining areas would trend out. Same with obtrusive galleys. On big boats it doesn't make sense because crew prep is right in your face. Doesn't make sense on small boats because too much precious space is devoted to relatively short and only periodic activity. Wannabe celebrity chefs can do their bit at home. Comfort, sociability, all that's required of a salon. Saw 60ish foot the other day with 3 (!) cooking/prep areas. Fish station with grill aft, the proper galley and a fly bridge grill. Refrigerators all over the damn place. Hardly room to move around unless the sole reason for being out is to cook in front of your guests wherever they be seated and then spend an hour cleaning up. It's insane, rant over lol.

[@hr35rasmus]

Whilst I agree that two dining areas are not necessary and just a small coffee type table for the lounging area would be better, having a proper galley is an essential in my opinion, I live on my boat for extended periods during the summer months and the ability to cook a full English roast dinner with all the trimmings on a Sunday or prepare and cook fantastic curries or Mexican dishes with friends in attractive and secluded anchorages, surrounded by nature and wildlife, is one of the greatest pleasures of boat cruising………..obviously some fine French or Italian wines to sup and drink help as well……..😊 Sometimes we even bake bread as there’s nothing finer than a warm freshly baked French style baguette filled with some of the left-over meat from the previous days Roast with some fresh mayonnaise for lunch…………I’m getting hungry thinking about it!

[@johnk1529]

@@hr35rasmus Quite right. I certainly see the need and desire to cook on board and how wonderful and practical it can be. Was really ranting on the excess I see in modern design. Maybe I should have limited it to boats of a specific size or class. There's a between class that over does it in my opinion. Better said is there's a between use case that over does it. For instance, any time there is crew for meals, unless there is an out of sight galley, well, that crew is basically your experience for that trip. If you're running it yourself but not cooking or cooking only minimally then having 3 galley stations is overkill. There a so many designs I see where I think gosh I'd love a smaller galley in favor of more seating or better arrangement. Appreciate your comments.

[@hr35rasmus]

@@johnk1529 Yes, i think we’re talking about different things, I’m talking about proper live-aboard owner-operator style boats (sub 24m), where experienced owners take their friends and families on adventures, often to places where modern facilities and conveniences are not available, the West Coast and islands of Scotland for instance (superb cruising ground BTW) or where one is in harbour in places where abundant locally grown and freshly picked produce is available, not to mention the superb local wines, like those in the Mediterranean (superb cruising ground but with better weather)……………as opposed to just weekend party boats which normally end up back in the same marina each evening, or those which need crew……..horses for courses as we say in the UK………..wishing you happy cruising in calm seas and fair winds this season……

[@johnk1529]

@@hr35rasmus Yes, yes. In that case you practically live in the galley and life is centered around food and drink. As it should! Cheers.

[@antonoat]

Seems like a huge amount of boat for the money!!! Really enjoyed your tour, thank you!

[@tomjjackson21]

I absolutely agree, and then I remember the Galleons exist, and are 1/2 price, 2x the size, and objectively better quality. Either way, this boat is really, really fantastic.

[@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236]

Eines der besten Boote dieser Kategorie, sehr schönes und praktisches Inventar. Ja, auf diesem Schiff kann man sich sicherlich Wohl und sicher fühlen. 🌟🌟🌟

[@paulpowell4871]

I cannot imagine an AC unit being run by those solar panels. No Matter though a smashing boat all around, great presentation

[@SauloMogi]

"If" it has sun out there

[@sohovulture87]

Absolutely fantastic! Another great tour Hugo, thanks for that.

[@nickwebb9290]

What a superb boat, gets my vote 👍and as always a super tour, thanks Hugo

[@tteric67]

This would be a lovely live-onboard or holiday place! Great spaces!

[@ultrarekt5114]

There are at least 15 brands from The Netherlands with similar quality. Love my country for boat building!

[@wowsituations]

Very nice! same price as a high end RV but with a lot more destination options! In steel construction even is a nice bonus.

[@cookiemonster2299]

What a lovely boat, plenty of room too. 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@fredjones7705]

Those solar panels might keep the air-con running in Amsterdam but how about Miami? Beautiful Yacht. I know they make a wheelhouse model as well which I believe I prefer but there's no doubt that she's a beauty. Possibly the finest great loop yacht I've ever seen. She'd turn heads from Chicago to New Orleans.

[@Nithalm]

Well, as a pro there is also more sun there. Plus the boat is somewhat insulated with double glass. Keeping the boat 5 degree celcius colder should be doable?

[@LinssenyachtsNL]

The solar panels are for the on board use only. The AC, you'll need to use with the generator.

[@nicbennett6554]

Wonderful boat that delivers on its brief excellently. Space, comfort, storage and style in abundance. Grand tour as always, plus the word copious which I haven’t heard in ages!

[@HADJEE]

He uses the word, "copious", in every review.

[@arcenciel2968]

@@HADJEE Just like Nick does this waving gesture in front of the mirror in every review too!

[@hopeaajavaloa]

What a beautiful boat

[@AbNomal621]

Most panels with a gap are as much to keep them cooler and more efficient than corrosion.

[@masaiwhite5933]

Cracking boat,great liveaboard.

[@Chuckles..]

Looks very tough and no frills, also not too big and not too small. I really like!.

[@ironichumorist]

nobody can copy that dutch style. beautiful.

[@dehaviland7645]

I love these Dutch boats and I would like to see a comparison between Linssen, Marder and Steeler yachts. Very similar yet different.

[@jgroot5617]

echt een prachtig mooi schip en dat zo te zien tot in de puntjes afgewerkt CHAPEAU

[@chrisbethmann3955]

The perfect storm boat

[@LocoCoyote]

You do know that those "strainers" you pointed out in the engine room are actually a microbiological sewage treatment system, yes?

[@deweyox1]

Looks like a great boat for the Great Loop!

[@Andy_M986]

Stunning boat.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Just perfect for Rottnest Island on the weekend.

[@Dogasaurus]

So if it's raining and you need to lower that arch on a river/canal, the pilothouse area can't be covered ?

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thank you for another fine report...and on an interesting yacht.

[@N101-b8x]

Clever. A great value.

[@trullmann]

What a wonderful boat! Not sure exactly what it is about this one, but I really do like it.

[@FLGurl]

Very nice indeed. The exterior, interior all work well, especially for the length. The only item missing would be a washer/dryer. Thank you for such a great tour. 🍷 Cheers!

[@dlfendel2844]

The ones I've seen on their website/company tours HAVE washer and dryer behind one of those storage-looking doors in the corridor to the aft cabin.

[@tjay84]

There is one.. I’ts in the the shower room forward..

[@LinssenyachtsNL]

@@tjay84 @DJ Fendel Indeed. our washer/dryer is in the front section shower compartment 'hidden' behind a door

[@SauloMogi]

Loved it.

[@Despot1389]

Very nic boat..lots of storage

[@eshaw9826]

Very smart boat. I would like to get an idea (mapped) as to what extent this boat can tour in Europe. Is it good for cruising the mediterainian to some extent? Or should it stay inland?

[@AlVlogs1603]

Nice but what’s the point of two dining areas in the saloon I think a nice lounging area would be far better in one of then

[@Ian_Christensen]

Plus The lift/air cooling on the solar is perfect to gain maximum power.

[@LocoCoyote]

Isn't that the SL 55 Variotop and not a GS model?

[@williamdrijver4141]

You are correct. It even says so on the superstructure 🙂

[@lynngatlin4469]

I would have hoped for a little more distance or range on it. Really lovely boat

[@ranjo1965]

A lovely boat.

[@mikefrench3800]

Is there cooling or just heating?

[@matthelms4167]

Was there a washing machine (for live aboard / extended cruising?). I love this - could the Mercury engines be changed out for Volvo Penta or Yanmar or other reliable brand?

[@andy18091]

what is the length and beam of the Linnssen GS550 Variotop?,

[@MrPantss]

You would have thought for your short video they would have given you exclusive access to the boat, given its free advertising for them?

[@Bella-hrr5]

It looks so cool! Does it wobble? We specialize in making anti-roll gyroscopes for boats, you will be pleasantly surprised!

[@michaelhastie7324]

Have not heard of this Company. Holland says a lot on the outset, though. Storage on this one seems great. Cost per mile is minimal although I am suprised that it needs 150 HP X 2. One should have been able to achieve 8-9 knots by itself.

[@hkgr36.]

Steel its the besssssst 👍

[@Sgt_Hest]

Lovely boat

[@rotwang2000]

Usually boats like this tend to be somewhat austere to emphasize their tough functional side, but this one is quite luxurious.

[@kennethrogers1129]

Looks solid, comfortable cruiser for the Great Loop

[@alcylon]

a very well thought boat. could be nice to see this in trans atlantic size 😃

[@faridalrangkuti3882]

mantap! boat

[@hasanhakanbayraktar]

For Mediterian sea ideal.

[@garsimmulholland4984]

We keep ours in Bodrum I need sunbathing space in 50-55 feet, any help?

[@marklawson9588]

Check the Riveara range from Australia there will be a style for you

[@lisaevans5840]

Thank you for all the yaght tours. This is a very lovely, yaght. It would be great in the med and the Great American Loop. I love the solar they added. I only wish they made it a hybrid engine.❤🚤🚢

[@mrexumas]

Dutch quality 🙌🏻

[@davidsantor1760]

What is the build time ?

[@dougdavis8986]

Approx. 4 months

[@Frog13799]

Go anywhere Cat B?

[@rioshound1668]

21 litres per hour is high consumption

[@danielconverse1079]

IPS drives perfect no v or straight shafts.

[@Fr99763]

It has shafts. Nobody uses ips. Can’t beach a boat with ips

[@pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632]

How can that cost the same as four of my houses?

[@janvandijk4432]

This looks like a lot of boat for the money, who can top this?

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

go anywhere? i don't think so. its more a floating home for the dutch waterways

[@williamdrijver4141]

So basically a Bentley convertible on the water. It even has 8 cylinders 🙂

[@evanbarr9270]

What is its top sustainable speed.? Like if one of those pirate skiffs where chasing you ?

[@ranat5526]

Around 11 mph!!

[@evanbarr9270]

@@ranat5526 👍

[@DuminguMphande]

not the best layout but engine access does it for me.

[@JedemPoKucama]

I don't wanna know the state of that top mechanism after couple of years in the salt water

[@tjay84]

They’ve built the variotop series since 1996.. They have proven reliability 😊

[@tomingrassiaimages8776]

I think you would need many more solar panels to power an air conditioner!

[@jerrycallender9927]

Washer/Dryer? Water maker?

[@Memovox]

Yes. & Yes. You can even have spud-poles should you wish so.

[@mjoris2605]

Recht aan recht toe

[@climatixseuche]

the rudders are so flimsy :O

[@erickarsgor6808]

I never understood why these vessels have 3 cabins and only 2 heads. They need one head for each cabin plus a day head.

[@TheMikesylv]

Europeans you gotta love them they can’t put in a couch or a chair without putting a huge table in front of it

[@andrewaway]

Love this.

[@russellatkinson7153]

What's the range lol

[@davidsantor1760]

PS , 2 million dollars Canadian?

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

But will it go under the bridges?

[@paulpowell4871]

well he did say yes a few times

[@miteor]

I seriously doubt the panels will supply enough power for the AC 🥴

[@Jim.Thunda]

Just needs a sea keeper gyro.

[@anticat900]

I like these video demos of boats, but this as with others why show inside so many cupboards? It just gets repetitive showing something 10 times a video when we should be able to imagine the interior for ourselves?

[@lilricky2515]

Nice video, however, by definition, a class B isn't a "go-anywhere" boat.

[@theislandsc]

It looks like a modern take of the classic aft cabin. Not sure why you’d put 2L mercury diesel in it.

[@RobertPruitt-gu6dh]

The... One... Uncle hoyler.. and 💰😢 tired of agencies tearing up your summers Dreamland estate..

[@TheZippy2000]

If i Römerberg right this boot is Cat B , so go-anywhere is shurly not true

[@kokomo9764]

Not really what I'm interested in. Good tour!

[@rioshound1668]

21 litres per hour,😮

[@j.badinter988]

No washing machine..????

[@christopherrobinson972]

Even my chase boat is bigger.

[@joehealy2477]

So it's a canal boat..

[@madrx2]

That is painfully slow and super expensive. Other than that Nice!

[@mosquitobitemikes]

Hugo .... so how many blue water miles do you have at the helm? ..... I'm guessing limited .... or you're area just a sales person ...

[@yugido]

Triple glazed glass, steel hull, then has a canvas soft top... Such an odd conflict of design.

[@wilwa6546]

Beautyfull, but the wrong Engines!

[@altergreenhorn]

Nice steel boat however look like the Bering is better value for the money.

[@Czecher86]

5mm of steel is not much...

[@pravindave4194]

Sbi bank rajkot

[@connannbarbarin3033]

CE-classification: B ......so not at all go-anywhere

[@janezkovac6692]

CE B category you must be kidding with go anywhere boat.....nice boat but far from nordhavn bering, kadey k.

[@kazukinakamura1110]

Prop is too small.

[@Itsmeagain-]

‘…best known of the dutch builders…’???? With about a yachtbuilder in every corner of the country I doubt they are the best known.

[@dlfendel2844]

They actually are, and have been around a LONG time.

[@Itsmeagain-]

@@dlfendel2844 i know they are a long time shipyard. I’m from the netherlands. But here they are well known. But exactly dutch builder are more famous about their megayachts like feadship, heessen, mulder, huisman, oceanco, damen shipyards etc etc….

[@dlfendel2844]

@@Itsmeagain- Okay, it would have been more accurate to say "Best known of the Dutch builders in their category/size."

[@namenotavailable11]

I can't imagine this size of displacement and only having 300HP available. I realize it's for cruising but that's just underpowered.

[@NikoMoraKamu]

well , the name is wrong it can t go trough land or air so its not a go anywhere , only a go to a lot of places trough water boat 😜😜😜😜

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

No sinking due to hitting or being hit by a whale I guess.