Independent cruising - not for days, but for weeks: The HORUS is a blue-water yacht that doesn't promise self-sufficiency, but delivers it.
Energy, water, reserve: 600 W solar, wind generator, 560 Ah lithium battery bank (new 2023), water maker with 100 l/h (new 2022) and a Honda generator as a backup. This is not a retrofitted setup, but a coordinated system for longer stays at anchor - without the need to go to the nearest port.
The basis for this is substance: a steel hull in Van de Stadt design, CE category A, built for the high seas. Inside, no standard fittings, but a handcrafted Sipo mahogany interior with three cabins, two meters of headroom and a saloon that offers more living space than classic yacht character.
Continuous technical investments were also made: standing rigging checked in 2023, sails overhauled, shaft system renewed in 2021, batteries replaced in 2023. The Mercedes OM616 diesel stands for robust technology that can be serviced anywhere in the world - with expert support throughout.
This boat is not aimed at weekend cruisers, but at people who want to travel or live on board for longer periods - without having to invest years in conversions.
In short: ocean-going steel cutter yacht with complete autarky system, high-quality interior fittings and documented technical base - ready for the long haul instead of preparation.
Key facts: 11.95 m × 3.64 m × 1.85 m | Year of construction: 1994 | Mercedes OM616, 64 hp diesel | Condition: well-maintained | 2 previous owners | Location: Preveza, Greece
Contact us directly on +49 30 1236 9595
(personally available, without waiting loop, directly with the consultant)
Further information:
www.yachtundboot.de/a/10326
Basic data
| Boat category | Sailboats | ||||||||
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| Sailboats | Sailing yacht | ||||||||
| Manufacturer name | van de city | ||||||||
| Boat builder | Ballhausen shipyard in northern Germany | ||||||||
| Model | Ballhausen Building 39 | ||||||||
| Boat name | Horus | ||||||||
| First watering | 1994 | ||||||||
| Saltwater driven | Yes | ||||||||
| Last refit year | 2023 | ||||||||
| Cockpit | Aft | ||||||||
| Rudder | 1 steering wheel | ||||||||
| Control system | Mechanical | ||||||||
| Hardtop | Yes | ||||||||
| Bimini | Yes | ||||||||
| CE Design category | A (high seas) | ||||||||
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Dimensions
| Total length LOA (in m) | 11,95 |
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| Maximum width (in m) | 3,64 |
| Draught (in m) | 1,85 |
| Displacement (in kg) | 16000 |
Hull
| Color | White |
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| Material | Steel |
| Hull type | Displacer |
| Keel | Long keel |
Motor(s)
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Drive
| Motor quantity | 1 | ||||||||
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| Motors Total power in hp | 65 | ||||||||
| Main motor type | Inboard | ||||||||
| Main engine fuel | Diesel | ||||||||
| Main engine manufacturer | Mercedes | ||||||||
| Drive form | Drive with shaft | ||||||||
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| Motor control | Single lever | ||||||||
Tanks
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Accommodation
| Standing height | 2 | ||||||
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| Total cabins | 3 | ||||||
| Total berths | 5 | ||||||
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| WC Total | 1 | ||||||
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| Showers | 1 | ||||||
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Interior fittings
| Refrigerators | Yes | ||||||
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| Hobs | Yes | ||||||
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| Ovens | Yes | ||||||
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| Freezer | Yes | ||||||
| Sink | Yes | ||||||
| Desalination plant | Yes | ||||||
| Grill | Magma gas grill permanently installed at the rear | ||||||
Navigation
| Autopilot | ST 7000+ |
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| Radar | Samyung 75 (new in 2021) |
| VHF (radio) | ICOM810 |
| GPS | Garmin |
| Chart plotter | Yes |
| Compass | B&G |
| Echo sounder | Yes |
| Speed display | Yes |
| Wind measuring system | NASA Clipper |
| Fishfinder | Yes |
| AIS | FM Standard Horizon Matrix AIS+ GX2150 |
| NAVTEX | Yes |
| On-board computer | Yes |
| Position lamps | Yes |
| Rev counter | Yes |
Technology
| Battery | Yes | ||||||
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| Starter battery Quantity | 1 | ||||||
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| Consumer battery Quantity | 1 | ||||||
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| Battery charger | Xantrex 50 Ah via shore power or generator | ||||||
| Battery main switch | Yes | ||||||
| Shore connection 220V | Yes | ||||||
| Generator | Honda 2.0i portable | ||||||
| Wind generator | AirX | ||||||
| Solar panels | 600 watts | ||||||
| 12V connection | Yes | ||||||
| Inverter | Sterling Power Inverter 1000 watts | ||||||
| Operating hours counter | Yes | ||||||
| Pressurized water system | Yes | ||||||
| Hot water system | 35-liter water boiler (new in 2021) | ||||||
| Windshield wiper | Yes | ||||||
| Anchor chain | Chain | ||||||
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| Anchor harness | Danfort anchor | ||||||
Entertainment
| Radio | Yes |
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| CD | Yes |
| Loudspeaker in the cockpit | Yes |
Deck equipment
| Swimming ladder | Yes |
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| Sea railing | Yes |
| Cockpit table | Yes |
| Davit | Inox Davids foldable at the rear |
Layout and other features
| Layout | Outside steering position | ||
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| Dinghy | Caribe Hypalon hard floor 3m | ||
| Outboard for dinghy | Nissan 9.8 hp two-stroke engine | ||
| Fender | Yes | ||
| Mooring ropes | Yes | ||
| Paddle | Yes | ||
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Covers
| Sprayhood | Yes |
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| Bimini top | Yes |
| Sail cover | Yes |
Safety equipment
| Bilge pump | Electric |
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| Bilge pump info | 3 electric bilge pumps, 1 manual bilge pump |
| Fire extinguisher | 3 |
| Lifebuoys | Yes |
| Life raft | Yes |
| Life jackets | Yes |
| Gas detector | Yes |
| Emergency signaling devices | Yes |
Rigging
| Rig type | Cutter | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Number of masts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Spinnaker pole info | at the mast | ||||||||||||||||||
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