Brandsma Kotterjacht Colin Archer 1050

To get through a ring! This oak wooden cutter from Brandsma is food for purists.

Cutter yachts like this are a rarity, and in the condition that the 'Schollevaer' is in, they are probably not to be found. Everything breathes the classic beauty of a wooden ship and the traditional craftsmanship that has made yacht builder Brandsma world-famous. The well-maintained Colin Archer design is very suitable for adventurous overseas trips. Sailing on large waters, the 'Schollevaer' is in its element, and with the excellent rigging, it is pure enjoyment. But sailing 'under motor' is no punishment either. The recent Vetus Deutz of 85hp knows how to handle it.

Our comments

• The current third owner purchased the ship through us less than three years ago but unfortunately has to sell again due to circumstances. Since we took beautiful photos at that time, we are using those again. At the end of the photo presentation, the exterior photos from April 1, 2024, are included. The interior is still exactly the same as two years ago.
• Although we always inspect ships very thoroughly, we could really find no defects. Everything is in particularly good -and working- condition.
• Of course, a wooden ship requires more maintenance than an average boat. No expenses have been spared in that regard. In 2011, the ship was at the yard at Brandsma in Rohel, and all the rubber work of the hull and superstructure was renewed. Additionally, the caulking was checked and repaired where necessary. In 2021, the underwater hull was thoroughly worked on. Where necessary, new primer was applied and then fully coated in antifouling. The antifouling was also done again in 2023. In February 2022, the paintwork of the superstructure was renewed, and in 2023, the hull. The woodwork of the superstructure has not been maintained in the past three years and therefore needs a thorough service.
• In recent years, the boat has also been equipped with a new drive, autopilot, plotter, refrigerator, batteries, genoa, rigging, halyards, and roller furling. The rest of the sails have all been found to be in order by Sailmaker Molenaar.
• If the ship is not on the way, it is moored in Marina Schokkerstrand during the summer. That mooring place can possibly be taken over. Seriously interested parties can view 'Schollevaer' by appointment, accompanied by the broker there. Wintering takes place in a shiphouse of Marina De Kranerweerd in Zwartsluis.

General
Steering: Hydraulic steering. Tiller steering in the cockpit.
Windows: Copper portholes, aluminum window frames in the wheelhouse.
Accommodation
Berths: See bed dimensions below.
Headroom: See all headroom measurements below.
Cooking appliance & fuel: Origo.
Other:

Headroom (cm)

• Wheelhouse: 200
• Cabin: 199
• Toilet space: 194

Bed dimensions (cm):

• Forward cabin starboard: 218 x 110
• Forward cabin port: 180 x 50
• Sofa port: 195 x 80

Engine, electrical, water
Fuel tank number: On both sides under the floor of the wheelhouse,
Propulsion: Greased propeller shaft.
Solar panel: three panels (new 2008).
Water system: Foot pump at kitchen and in toilet.
Water tank & material: In the seating bank on port side a tank of 200 liters and under the bed in the fore ship a tank of 100 liters.
Wastewater tank & material: In the seating bank on starboard.
Rigging
Type of rigging: Masthead cutter rigged.
Round wood, rigging: Pine (Oregon pine), hollow glued.
Mainsail: Molenaar. 10.5 m2.
Genoa: Molenaar. 28 m2 (new 2021).
Foresail roller system: Furlex 204 8 mm (new 2023)
Jib: Molenaar. 17.5 m2.
Spinnaker, blooper: Molenaar. 50 m2.
Other:

• New rigging, mainsail halyard, jib halyard, and crane line in 2023
• Sails: Aap (Molenaar, 29 m2)
• Winch at the main mast for operating halyards
• Winch on the wheelhouse to hoist the mainsail and to let out the mainsheet
• Sheet winches next to the cockpit
• Bowsprit hinged to top

Equipment
Anchor winch: Seatiger.
Swim ladder: loose stainless steel version.
Stanchions: stainless steel stanchions with wire
Other:

• Decks: teak slats glued on waterproof plywood
• Coockoo on cabin roof
• Pine table in cockpit
• Teak grating in cockpit
• Aluminum stern anchor with chain lead and 30 meters of lead line on reel.
• Spare CGR anchor in the aft locker
• Deck wash pump in the fore ship for rinsing anchor
• Anchor roll line with mooring hook

Type of interior: Classic, warm;
Upholstery color: Blue