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 sketching in the same year. Although there is no documentation of it, it will not be a comprehensive package of drawings. Types of ships such as the Joanna were built on the basis of experience, feel and availability of materials. A real Bornholmerbåd so to speak...

The ship always served as a fishing vessel during her working years and sailed in the German Bight until 1974. In the mid-1970s she 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 dismantled down to the very 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 executed, with the result that the ship eventually fell into a very poor state. Mr. Simon Besnard bought her and retrieved her half-rotten from Belgium. The engine was the most valuable thing on board at that time.
Simon saw the potential of the ship and thoroughly restored and converted her into a yacht. Her current appearance was achieved in 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 framing. The decks have also been installed and the wheelhouse and cabin roof have been placed. The ship had undergone a major improvement and change and was then renamed "Phoenix". The plans were to sail with her in the Mediterranean area, which, among other things, did not happen due to the large investment in time. The ship was sold restored to Mr. Sjaak Tessel who rigged it with standing rigging. Since 2004 various owners.

the current owner bought the ship in July 2020 and since then she has been called “Joanna”. A number of underwater passages have been renewed and a few frames have been reinforced. work is in full swing to eliminate overdue maintenance and make a number of adjustments. For example, the electrical network has been renewed and the deck has been stripped bare and treated with Owatrol.

Interior of the Joanna
In the forepeak (2) there is a spacious double bed. Furthermore, this cabin contains an extra berth, a large kitchen, toilet and cupboard space. A considerable amount of free space is still available. Under the berth in the forepeak is the fresh water tank and behind it the diesel tank. A diesel day tank is also installed in the wheelhouse. In the wheelhouse there are 3 benches and a table.
In the cabin, the stepped mast is prominently positioned on top of the keel.

Engine
Brand: Deutz
Year of construction: 1954
Type: FAM 517, 107 HP
Type number:
Cylinders: 6 diesel
Capacity: 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: raw water through heat exchanger
Electrics: double alternator set 12 and 24 volts

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

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