Deense Kotter 1400 Sold

Joanna

The keel was laid in 1935 on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. The shipbuilder H.P. Hansen of the well-known "shipyard Svaneke" started on the sketches that same year. Although no documentation of this exists, it will not have been an extensive set of drawings. This type of ship, like the Joanna, was built "by eye", based on experience, feel and availability of materials. A true Bornholmerbåd, so to speak...

During its working years, the ship always served as a fishing vessel and sailed in the German Bight until 1974. In the mid-1970s it was bought by Mr. J. Deussen from Düsseldorf and was then named "Heimkehr". During this period, Mr. Deussen, who owned a machine factory, installed the current engine. The original air-started single-cylinder hot-bulb engine was replaced by the Deutz, which, before being installed in the ship, was completely disassembled down to the last screw and overhauled with German thoroughness.

In June 1988, the ship was taken over by Mr. P. Lange from Ekeren, Belgium. He had grand plans for her that were ultimately not, or only partially, carried out, with the result that the ship eventually fell into a very poor state. Mr. Simon Besnard bought her and retrieved her from Belgium, half rotten. The engine was the most valuable thing on board at that time.
Simon saw the potential of the ship and has fully and thoroughly restored her and converted her into a yacht. Her current appearance is the result of a number of restoration phases that started in 1990. More than 4000 hours have been spent on the restoration; all hull parts above water have been completely replaced, as well as a large part of the framework. The decks were also fitted and the wheelhouse and the deckhouse roof were placed. The ship underwent a major improvement and change and was renamed "Phoenix" at that time. There were plans to sail with her in the Mediterranean area, which, among other things due to the large investment in time, did not happen. The ship was sold restored to Mr. Sjaak Tessel, who rigged her with standing rigging. Various owners since 2004.

the current owner bought the ship in July 2020 and since then she has been called “Joanna”. A number of planks below the waterline have been renewed and a few frames have been reinforced. Work is in full swing to catch up on overdue maintenance and to make a number of modifications. For example, the electrical system has been renewed and the deck has been stripped and treated with Owatrol.

Interior of the Joanna
The forepeak (2) contains a spacious double bed. This cabin also has an extra berth, a large galley, toilet, and storage space. There is still quite a bit of free space available. Under the berth in the forepeak is the fresh water tank, with the diesel tank behind it. A day tank for diesel is also installed in the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse has 3 benches and a table.
In the cabin, the through-mast is prominently positioned on top of the keel.

Engine
Brand: Deutz
Year built: 1954
Type: FAM 517, 107 HP
Type number:
Cylinders: 6 diesel
Displacement: 13,500 cc
Cruising speed: 5 to 6 knots at 750 rpm
Consumption: 6 liters per hour at approx. 800 rpm
Gearbox: Twin-Disk hydraulic, reduction 1:3
Propeller: bronze four-blade Ø 110 cm.
Cooling system: outside water through heat exchanger
Electrics: dual dynamo set 12 and 24 volt

Photos were recently taken by us and show the current status. We have inspected the yacht thoroughly; ask us for more information if you wish.

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