The basis for building this steel sailing yacht himself was the owner's many years of professional and thus professional qualification as a metal and steel builder (master locksmith) and welding specialist. With Van de Stadt's construction plans and the delivery of steel parts as a kit, the self-construction was carried out in a hall. During construction or removal, the owner paid particular attention to the arrangement of the inspection openings and to the fact that all built-in parts were as easily accessible as possible, also with a view to later repairs. When building boats, emphasis was placed on being as independent as possible on the road. The boat's power supply is equipped with 24 volts via batteries and with 220 V (generator 6 Kw). The yacht is still in the first owner

Dufour 44 - 3 Cabins + 2 Bathrooms version with teak interiors - ready for delivery. Comfort version, Interior LED lights + Indirect lights, Long cast iron keel (2.25mt), Volvo Penta 60 HP Sail Drive engine, Full batten mainsail and self-tacking jib in Dacron, std mast, bow dolphin, fixed stern backstay, 2 halyard winches, cockpit benches and stern seats in natural teak, LED navigation lights, Gas cooker with 3 burners with oven, dinette table, stainless steel swim ladder with teak handrails and steps, engine mount, automatic electric bilge pump with alarm, opening - side gates on the rails, leather covered wheelhouse wheels, black water tanks, 4 T50 Winches aft, genoa rails on the deckhouse, gennaker equipment, multifunction Triton "2" one on the left and one on the right, VHF V20 B, Autopilot NAC3 control, mainsail and offshore headsail incompatible with furlough, T50 electric winch on the deckhouse on the left, 2 extra portholes in the cockpit for the aft cabin, bimini, bimini wheelhouse area, sprayhood with handrail, stainless steel bow protection, anchor with chain and rope, 6 fenders, 3 mooring lines, difference for the whole chain 50m instead of the rope, classic std cushions, outdoor barbecue and sink aft seat. -- Dufour 44 - 3 cabin + 2 bathroom version with teak interior - ready for delivery. Comfort version, LED interior lighting + indirect lighting, long cast iron keel (2.25 m), Volvo Penta 60 HP Sail Drive engine, full batten mainsail and self-tacking jib in Dacron, standard mast, bow sprit, fixed stern stay, 2 winches for halyards, cockpit benches and stern seats in natural teak, LED navigation lights, 3-burner gas stove with oven, dinette table, stainless steel swim ladder with teak handrails and steps, engine mount, automatic electric bilge pump with alarm, opening side gates on the railings, leather-covered wheelhouse wheels, black water tanks, 4 T50 winches aft, genoa tracks on the deckhouse, gennaker equipment, Triton '2' multifunction one on the left and one on the right, VHF V20 B, NAC3 autopilot control, mainsail and offshore headsail incompatible with furling mainsail, T50 electric winch on the deckhouse on the left, 2 extra portholes in the cockpit for aft cabin, bimini, bimini in helm area, sprayhood with handrail, stainless steel bow protection, anchor with chain and rope, 6 fenders, 3 mooring ropes, difference for the entire 50m chain instead of the rope, classic standard cushions, outdoor barbecue and aft seating sink.