Description

Located in the charming Noorderhaven, right in the center of Groningen, lies a truly distinctive vessel full of character: the cutter “STEADY, VK6”. Built in 1934 at the renowned Nicolaas Witsen & Vis shipyard in Alkmaar, this steel cutter represents the very best of Dutch shipbuilding craftsmanship. With her elegant lines, round bilges, and solid construction, she is a rare example of traditional maritime heritage, still in excellent condition.

The “STEADY” has a rich history. She once sailed from Groningen deep into Eastern Europe, and later even across the Baltic Sea—clear proof of her seaworthiness and reliability. She is powered by a four-stroke Kromhout GS 108 engine from 1956 (60 hp at 1000 rpm), running smoothly and powerfully, producing the characteristic sound appreciated by enthusiasts of classic marine engines. The engine has been fully overhauled and has since logged only approximately 500 operating hours.

The vessel measures 14.53 m in length, 3.89 m in beam, and has a draft of 1.72 m. With a displacement of approximately 38 tonnes, she is robust and stable. The hull has been blasted and treated with a two-component Sigma coating system, both above and below the waterline, in as-new condition.

The interior radiates warmth and craftsmanship, featuring oak paneling and a well-thought-out layout: wheelhouse with access to the engine room, comfortable midship and forward accommodation, two cabins, and two berths. The “STEADY” is equipped with Kabola central heating, a hot and cold water system, shower, electric toilet, galley with a four-burner gas stove and marine oven, and various tanks (1000 L fresh water, 600 L waste water).

Technically, the vessel is well equipped with, among others, a Mastervolt charger and inverter, AIS, Raymarine navigation system, Robertson autopilot, chartplotter, solar panel (340 W), and a 10 kVA Mitsubishi generator.

With her permanent berth in the Noorderhaven—one of the most beautiful locations in Groningen—the “STEADY” offers the best of both worlds: the tranquility of life on the water and the vibrancy of the city. A unique opportunity to own a piece of sailing heritage that is fully ready to cruise and move aboard immediately.

Specifications

Accommodation

Layout
Saloon with galley
Bathroom (wet room with shower and toilet)
Double berth
Wheelhouse with access to aft cabin and engine room

Cabins
2

Berths & sleeping places
2
Double berth possible in aft cabin

Interior finish
Oak

Headroom
Approx. 1.85 m

Heating
Central heating throughout the vessel
Kabola diesel-fired combi boiler

Kitchen & galley
Countertop
Single stainless steel sink
Built-in drawers
Pot holders (sea rails)

Cooker & stove
4-burner stove with flame failure device
Oven

Refrigerator
Available

Water system
Hydrophore system
Toilet flushing pump uses outside water

Hot water
Via Kabola combi boiler

Shower / bath
Available
Thermostatic mixer tap
Towel radiator

Toilets
Rheinstrom Y12W electric marine toilet

Washbasins
Available

Fresh water tanks
3 x 1000 L

Waste water tank
600 L

Inventory
By agreement

Insulation
Closed-cell foam (Pluimers)
Rock wool

Remarks
Atmospheric and very neatly finished ship interior

Persons
2–4

Sailing area
Seagoing

Construction

Builder of the hull
Nicolaas Witsen & Vis, hull number 804

Hull shape
Round

Keel shape
Long keel, V-shaped bottom

Building material
Steel

Bulkheads
3 watertight

Displacement
Approx. 38 tons

Ballast
Partly concrete, iron ballast in forepeak

Deck
Steel

Deck structure
Midship and forward accommodation
Wheelhouse
Aft cabin

Windows
12 portholes
Prisms
Wheelhouse windows all fitted with steel glass

Wheelhouse
Steel lower structure
Teak window frames with safety glass

Steering
Hydraulic wheel steering (double cylinders)
Manual and electric operation

Air draft
10.5 m
With lowered masts 3.80 m

Last hull survey
May 2025

Paint system
Hull blasted
Underwater hull treated with 2-component Sigma system

Maintenance
Interior and exterior in perfect condition

Mooring fees
RZB €158 per year (municipality of Groningen)

Shore connections
Water
Electricity

Equipment

Safety railing
Bulwark

Anchors
2 x stockless anchors in hawse pipes
Spare stock anchor

Anchor winch
Manual with warping drum

Davits
Foremast boom

Tender
Walker Bay 10 (unsinkable) with cover

Remarks
Aluminium gangway

Navigation Equipment

Compass
2 x magnetic and FURUNO SC-33 satellite compass for autopilot

Echosounder
Available

Log & speedometer
Raymarine

Radio
Available

VHF
Sailor RT144 with ATIS

Plotter
Raymarine

Autopilot
Robertson

Rudder indicator
Available

Navigation lights
According to regulations

Searchlight
Available

Barometer
Available

Clock
Available

GPS
Raymarine and Furuno

Remarks
Navtex
New Raymarine chartplotter
FURUNO SC-33 satellite compass

Engine(s)

Make and type
Kromhout GS 108

Year of construction
1956

Power
60 hp at 1000 rpm

Cylinders
6

Maximum speed
12–14 km/h

Cruising speed
11–12 km/h

Fuel consumption
Approx. 6 L/h

Transmission
Hydraulic gearbox Reintjes 1:2.5

Cooling
Internal cooling (via bilge keels)

RPM gauge
Available

Oil pressure gauge
Available

Temperature gauge
Available

Engine hours
Approx. 500 hours after overhaul

Fuel
Diesel

Fuel tanks
2 tanks, total 1500 L + 60 L day tank

Propeller
3-blade bronze

Remarks
Very clean, well-maintained engine room
Two spare cylinder heads and many spare parts for the main engine

Sails & Spars

Type of rigging
2 masts with boom

Material of masts
Larch wood

Mast lowering system
Derrick boom

Remarks
Easily lowered masts

Electrics

Voltage
24 / 220 V

Batteries
6 x 12 V 240 Ah

Dynamos
2 x, main engine and auxiliary engine

Shore power
220 V with earth leakage protection

Battery charger
Mastervolt

Converter
Mastervolt

Voltmeter
Available

Ampere meter
Available

Generator
220 V, 10 kVA
4-cylinder Mitsubishi
Water-cooled
1500 rpm

Remarks
2 x Panasonic 340 W solar panels with Victron MPPT controller

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Available with light

Life jackets
Available

Bilge pumps
On main engine

Fog horn
Available

Fire extinguishers
3 units

Gas locker
Available

Location Map