Royal Huisman Hybrid Cutter sloop

Main characteristics

Type: Cutter rigged sloop

Shipyard: Royal Huisman Shipyard, Holland

Naval architect: German Frers

Interior designer: Pieter Beeldsnijder

Year: 1999

Registry: Denmark

Hull material: Aluminium

Length O. A.: 30,21m / 99.09 ft

Length W. L.: 23,10m / 75.77 ft

Beam max: 7,10m / 23.29 ft

Draft: 3,12m / 10.23 ft

Displacement 90 tons / 198,412 lbs

Engine: Hybrid e-Prop. / Volvo Penta D8 550 HP

Classification: Lloyd’s Hull Certificate for pleasure craft

Accommodation: 6 guests in 3 cabins / 4 crew in 2 cabins

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Part. 1

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

Owner   Cabins                       1               

Berths                       2               

Bathrooms              1 en-suite               

 

Guests    Cabins                       2               

Berths                       4               

Bathrooms              2 en-suite

 

Crew       Cabins                       2               

Berths                       4               

Bathrooms              1               

 

 

CONSTRUCTION

 

Interior design                       Classic raised cherry panel interior by Peter Beeldsnijder

Hull                                              Aluminum hull, 5083/H321 for sheets, 6061 T6 for extrusions

Superstructure                      Aluminum sides with a carbon fiber roof 

Deck material                        Teak Decking replaced in 2013. Deck house teak replaced in 2024-2025.

Windows                                   18x opening glass and stainless portholes and 6x motorized opening saloon windows with pneumatic seals. Each Porthole and salon windows are linked to the PLC alarm monitoring system. A page dedicated to all the portholes and saloon windows on Skada screen showing open and closed windows and portholes.  Alarm will sound when boat heels more than 5 degrees or when Engine is put in gear.

Paint                                           Exterior hull, bulwarks and superstructure are AWLGRIP Oyster White H8193/F8222.  The bulwarks and superstructure were repainted in 2013.

The hull was painted in January 2011. The ship has thereafter been 5 years indoors and the paint work is still in mint condition. Waterline paint is AWLGRIP Claret G7305/F7029.

Mast, spreaders and Boom repainted January 2011 AWLGRIP Oyster White H8193/F8222.

Interior ceiling panels are original and painting in Awlgrip Cream H8002/F8016.

 

 

RIG/ SPAR DIMENSIONS

 

Main mast dimensions       L = 36,00m / 118,11ft

P = 32,60m / 106,961ft

E = 11,90m / 39,04ft

J = 13,80m / 45,28ft

J1 = 9,40m / 30,84ft

 

Standing rigging                    Riggarna rod rigging

All rods and fittings including Micro Stem balls, Circular tip cup assembly and turnbuckles were replaced July 2013 by Marine Results with OYS components.

Includes: Whisker Stays, Bobstay,Forestay, Inner Forestay, Backstay, D1 Fwd& Aft,D2,D3,D4,D5, V1, V2, V3 and V4’s.

Mast was removed before last refit and re-stepped in May 2024. Full survey performed by Rondal prior to re-stepping.

 

 

Running rigging                     Gleistien / Dyneema

                                                     Main sheet, Foresail and inner foresail sheets new 2025

                                                     Port and Starboard Runners new 2021

                                                     Check-stays and running backstays new 2021

                                                     Main halyard new 2021 (carbon)

                                                     Foresail and inner foresail halyards new 2021

 

Mast                                          Rondal tapered plate mast with Spreaders

Boom                                         Rondal Carbon Fibre In-boom roll reefing    

Spinnaker boom                    RondalCarbon Fibre

Furlers                                       Rondal HF 250 / HF350

 

 

SAILS / WINCHES / AWNINGS

 

All sails are made by North Sails

 

Foresails                                   Fore triangle sail 248m² (Foresail new 2021 / Inner Foresail new 2021)

Mainsail                                    Main sail 230 m² (new 2021)

Sail area                                    Total sail area 478 m²

 

Winches                                    Lewmar

2x 111 hydraulic 2 speed winches

2x 88 hydraulic 2 speed winches

3x 77 hydraulic 2 speed winches

2x 77 single speed manual winches

1x 54 single speed manual winch

                 

Awnings                                    Cockpit biminis and dodgers in Sunbrella Oyster white by Doyle Sailmakers (new approx 2018)

Sun Awning Main and foredeck Oyster white from Antigua sails (new February 2014)

 

 

DECK EQUIPMENT

 

Boarding                                   Port / starboard side boarding ladder(s)

Gangway                                  Aft boarding passerelle

Bathing ladder                       Side boarding ladder(s)

Deck shower                           1

Anchors                                     2 x Ultra anchors 110 KG

Windlass                                   2x Steen SS electric anchor winch with SS anchor chain Capstans                             

Deck wash system               By GSP pump or fresh water

Paint                                           AWLGRIP Oyster white.

Cushions                                    Light Blue               

 

                                   

 

MACHINERY

 

Main Engine                            Volvo Penta D8 550 HP 405 kW at 1800 rpm, 6 cylinder in line.

 800 hours. New 2018.

Complete 500 hours service done spring 2025.

 

Generator 1/                          1 x Yasa 750R shaft generator/propulsion 50 kW.

E-Propulsion/                           200 hours. New 2024. Sailing hydraulics pump (Parker PV-046) inline.

Power Pack    

Generator 2/                          Custom made high output gen set.

Power Pack                             Volvo Penta D3 170 (New 2018) with 2 x Yasa 750R generators (New 2022. Stacked). Max power output 110 Kw. Spare hydraulic pump (Parker PV-046) inline.

1200 hours, and service spring 2025

 

Gearbox                                    ZF Marine 360A

Prop Shaft                                Stainless steel 

 

Propeller                                   1x Hundested, VP5FR, 900 mm diam. four blade, skew back with electric pitch control. Regeneration possible.

Monitoring                               SKADA alarm and monitoring system with touch screen control in crew mess and aft companionway

 

CUSTOMISED STEERING AND PROPULSION

Foftein is equipped with a suite of advanced, integrated steering and propulsion systems designed to deliver exceptional control, precision, and maneuverability.

DP Light – Simplified Dynamic Positioning
The vessel features a DP Light system — a lightweight dynamic positioning function that links the bow thruster with the autopilot to automatically maintain a set heading. Ideal for station-keeping in light to moderate conditions, DP Light is especially useful during anchoring, slow-speed operations, or when awaiting clearance to dock, offering reduced workload and improved safety.

Combi Rudder and Bow Thruster Joystick
At the helm, the Combi Joystick combines control of the rudder and bow thruster into a single, ergonomic Joystick. This allows for:

• Precise maneuvering in tight spaces by coordinating rudder and lateral thrust with one hand.
• Effortless rudder control, enabling large-angle turns often required during docking or slow-speed handling, mimicking the rudder steering of larger vessels.
• A more intuitive helm experience and improving confidence in close-quarters handling.

Maneuvering Mode – Variable Pitch, Fixed RPM
Foftein also features a dedicated Maneuvering Mode, in which the engine RPM remains constant and propulsion is controlled entirely through variable pitch propellers. This setup provides:

• Instantaneous response to ahead/astern commands without waiting for engine speed changes.
• Greater finesse during low-speed handling and docking maneuvers.
• Enhanced control in confined marinas

Together, these bespoke systems create a helm environment that offers commercial-grade responsiveness and handling, giving the captain full confidence and control.              

 

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Part.2

ELECTRIC SYSTEM

 

Voltages                                   12V DC 24V DC 790V DC 230V AC 400V AC 3phase

 

Hybrid system(V/W)           24 x OX power 8,4 Kw LifePo4 Flat cell batteries totaling 200Kwh. New 2023.

7 x Danfoss Editron EC-C1200 converters for hybrid system operation.

2 x Danfoss EC-LTS1200-410 Bell chargers for precharging and 24V supply.

 

24V service system             2 x 12V Exide 214A Service batteries for lights and navigation. New 2024.

 

Start systems                        Main Engine: 2 x Exide AGM 12V 114A

                                                     Generator: 1 x Exide AGM 12V 50A

 

Hybrid to service charge   Victron 24V DC to 230V AC 3000W

 

Start battery chargers      Victron 1 x 24V DC 30amp. New 2020. Victron 1 x 12V DC 7A

Shore power                            400 V AC phase selection

Lightning                                   24v DC.

 

 

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

 

Water maker                         HEM, model 30/3200 capacity 12.000 ltr/day. Membranes replaced 2020.

Power Pack                             Hycom HPU, 2 pump combinations, for pitch control and circulation/cooling.

 

Bow thruster                          Aradex VM 600M, 42 HP retractable bow thruster

Stern thruster                        None

Air conditioning                      Mar-IX Inside Air-conditioning and heating system 2019.

Two staged heating boilers and heat regeneration from AC and engines.             

Water treatment                 UV Sterilizer MP2-SL by Aquafine

Steering gear                         Mechanical and Hydraulic steering with two rams commanded by Segatron, B&G sailing autopilot and emergency steering pump (2019).

Diving gear                              5 x BCD and reg, 7 x 15L bottles, 1x compressor Bauer junior 2 new 2019, 225/330bar. Last serviced 2024. Air quality test summer 2025.

 

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Max speed:                              Under power         12kts      

Under sail               15kts      

Cruising speed:                       Under power         8-10kts                    

Under sail               10kts

Electric speed                         Under electric       8Kts

 

 

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT (RENEWED 2020)

 

Autopilot                                  B&G H5000 Sailingpilot

Compass / gyro                     B&G Precision 9 compass

GPS                                             Furuno GP39

Plotter                                       B&G Zeus 3 9 Crew mess

GPS / Plotter                          B&G Zeus 3 Glass helm monitor 1 x 19 and 1 x 16.

Radar                                         Simrad R112 HALO broadband radar

                                                     Furuno DRS 4D-NXT

AIS                                              Sailor 6282

Chart plotter                          Time Zero/Maxsea and Navionics

Navtex                                      Sailor 6390

Barograph                               WEMPE (original)

Log                                              B&G MFD H5000 Airmar 3 data x 2

Depth sounder                       B&G MFD H5000 ATBB-depth 170

Wind speed + direction      B&G MFD H5000 B&G 213 Mast unit

Rudder indicator                  Royal Huisman Scada system and Autopilot. New 2024.

Searchlight                              24V DC Luminell SL1. New 2024

Camera                                     FLIR Ray/Teledyne M364. New 2024

Horn                                           Super S-2 by Kahlenberg(original)

 

                 

COMMUNICATION (RENEWED 2020 AND 2024)

 

4G-5G                                         Mast antennas with Pep link Balance 20X

Onboard WIFI                        Forti Gate and Fortiswitch prioritizing

VHF radio telephone           Sailor GMDSS 6222 and 2 x handset Sailor TT-6204

Handhelds                                6 x Icom M73

Inmarsat C                               Thrane &Thrane Easy mail with alarm button

Satcom                                      Sailor 900 VSAT Thrane & Thrane/Cobham.

                                                     Starlink with antenna UTA-222

Sat Phone                                 1 x Iridium 9555 Handheld

Computers                               1 x navigation P.C.

1 x office P.C.

Screens                                     1 x B&G Glasshelm

 

 

TANKAGE

 

Fuel tank                                  Full Readings: Port tank 1800 Ltrs, Starboard tank 1925 Ltrs, Day-tank 210Ltrs. Total 3935 Ltrs. Fuel pre-filtering system onboard (Filters changed spring 2025)          

Fresh water tank                   Port 1415 Ltrs, Stbd 1391 Ltrs, Total 2806 ltrs

Grey water tank                   Fwd 551 ltrs, aft 430 ltrs

 

Black water tank                  Fwd 554 ltrs, aft 345 ltrs

Black water sludge               277 Ltrs. Hamann HLCC0125 Sewage treatment system onboard. New 2024.

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 

Sertica Planed Maintenance System.

Royal Huisman SCADA system for alarm handling and monitoring of the main systems on board.

Program software for PLC’s

5x Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC) for main system automation.

2x Industrial computer systems running Windows for the Supervisory Control and Data AcquisitionSystem (SCADA)

 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

TV/Video                                   Crew mess. New 2025.      

Sat-TV                                        IP             

Radio/Hi-fi                                2 x Bluesound home entertainment system with subwoofers (Lyndorf and Dali) and Bose speakers. Outlets in cockpit. New 2025.

                                                     Pioner audio in crew mess                 

 

 

APPLIANCES

 

Refrigerators                         Main galley fridge (original)

Vegetable cooler (original)

Smaller fridge drawers (new 2020)

Crew galley fridge (new 2013)

Owner fridge (new 2020)

Deep freezer                          Main galley (original new compressors 20)

Bottle cooler                           Main saloon (2020)

Wine cooler                             2 x Glass front (new 2020)

Ice cubes                                   Hoshizaki Front loader (new 2020)

Microwave                              Miele Galley

Stove                                         Smeg oven and induction top (2024)

2 element cooking tops in crew galley (original)

Dish washer                            Miele Professional (new 2020)

Washing machine                 Miele Professional, front loader (new 2020)

Dryer                                         Miele Professional, front loader (new 2020)

 

 

TENDER & TOYS

 

Tender engines                      1x Yamaha 15hp (2011)

                                                      1x Yamaha 40hp (2020)

Toys                                            3 x SUP

Waterski                                  1 x Scuba Scooter

Free Diving Gear                   6 x sets

 

 

 

 

SAFETY

 

Life raft                                     1 x 12-man Survitec Zodiac MK IV X-trem Solas A pack life raft, new 2024. Serviced 2025. 1 x    Jonbuoy services 2025.

Life jackets                              12 x type 275N 2x Livemar 150n child and dog.

Bilge alarm                              SKADA Alarm system         

Fixed fire extinguishing     2 x Tyco 13 Kg Novec 1230 for engine room (serviced 2025), 1 x Sea Fire 2 Kg outboard storage (serviced 2025)

Fire extinguishers                 2 x CO2 5kg 1x CO2 2kg 7x foam 2L 1x foam 9L 2x powder 2kg (serviced 2025)

EPIRP                                         2 x (406/121.5MHz) Oceansignal normal and freefloat (expire2031)

SART                                          2 x Mcmurdo S5A AIS SART

GMDSS Radio                         2 x Icom GM 1600E

 

REFIT OVERVIEW

The extensive transformation of Foftein reflects a bold vision: to preserve the elegance and pedigree of a classic sailing yacht while reimagining her systems for a cleaner, quieter, and more autonomous future.

Over the course of two major refits at Royal Huisman Shipyard, every decision was guided by a philosophy of sustainable innovation without compromise. The goal was not simply to modernize—but to optimize: to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency, and enhance self-sufficiency, all while preserving the comfort, reliability, and timeless sailing experience expected of a yacht in this class.

This meticulous upgrade journey has resulted in a vessel that blends cutting-edge hybrid technology with world-class craftsmanship, offering a new standard in performance, silence, and control—whether at sea, under sail, or anchored in remote waters.

Refit History:

Foftein has undergone two major refits at the prestigious Royal Huisman Shipyard over the past seven years.

• First Refit (2019–Spring 2021): The initial transformation focused on converting the propulsion system from conventional to hybrid.
  • New custom built genset, based on a Volvo Penta D3, 1 YASA motor and a Parker hydraulic pump.
  • New main engine Volvo Penta D8 with a YASA shaft generator. 
  • Converted to silent and dry exhaust on the Main engine and the generator. 
  • New ZF 360A gearbox with PTO/PTI for shaft generation, hydraulic pressure from the M.E. and electric propulsion. 
  • Hybrid conversion, with a high voltage 700VDC bus and a 100KWH lithium battery bank.
  • New 31KW Aradex bow thruster. 
  • All new Aradex converters and chargers connected to the hybrid system.
  • New hydraulic unit for the steering system, rudder angle indicator,
  • Steering system power supply.
  • All B&G sailing and navigation equipment renewed.
  • New autopilot.
  • Re-painted the superstructure and the bulwark.
  • New Mar-IX Inside Air-conditioning and heating system
  • New appliances: such as the dishwasher, dryer, wine cooler, ice cube machine, stove, freezer compressor, fridge drawers, and microwave

 

• Second Refit (2021–2024):

Following a season of sailing, a faulty valve led to water ingress strictly limited to the engine room, reaching up to the floorboard level. Combined with positive operational insights from the first hybrid season, this led to a second, more comprehensive refit.

This refit focused on replacing, completing, and further enhancing the onboard systems. Key upgrades included new Danfoss converters, doubled battery capacity to 200 kWH, the addition of a YASA motor to the genset for increased charging capability, heat recovery systems from both the main engine and genset, and advanced hybrid system controls.

The vessel is now a state-of-the-art full hybrid sailing yacht, capable of running all-electric for up to three hours at 7 knots before generator activation is required. When operating, the generator is barely audible. She is equipped with a 200 kWh battery bank and a high-performance electric propulsion motor, enabling quiet and efficient movement.

For longer passages, a diesel-electric mode is available, with the custom-built generator producing more power than consumed—even with full hotel load. For faster cruising, the Volvo Penta D8 diesel engine can drive the propeller shaft directly. This provides full operational flexibility between electric, diesel-electric (electric motor plus generator), or conventional diesel propulsion—all selectable from the cockpit.

Power management and control systems have been fully optimized to reduce consumption and enhance operational flexibility. This enables silent cruising or rapid recharging, depending on preference. Generators have been fine-tuned to charging curves and RPMs, and the electric motor can function as a shaft generator. The main engine is also capable of operating in generator mode. All generators can be set to automatic mode, starting and stopping based on preselected battery state-of-charge levels. When the main diesel engine is running, the shaft generator/electric motor keeps up with onboard demand while maintaining full battery charge.

The yacht’s sailing systems and hydraulics have also been upgraded, with the addition of new remotes. All sail-handling functions are accessible via a compact, heavy-duty handheld controller. Once sails are prepared, all sheets can be managed from the main keyboard, which includes remote control for autofurling and winch handling. The yacht can be sailed by a single individual with ease.

Most hotel systems have been renewed in recent years. All functions are controlled via the vessel’s main touchscreen interface or an industrial-grade marine tablet that connects to the onboard PLC system. This tablet can also be used for navigation or other applications and connects securely to the ship’s network. Systems such as AC, refrigeration, ice making, stove, wine chillers, sound, and laundry are all upgraded to the highest standard.

At anchor, especially in Scandinavian waters, battery power alone supports normal hotel loads for more than 24 hours before requiring generator use.

The yacht now follows a design philosophy centered on reduced energy consumption without compromising comfort. Most technical installations have been tuned or replaced to meet this goal, including pumps, converters, frequency drives, ventilation, and compressors, all now operating on intelligent setpoints. New converters and drives ensure higher efficiency. An onboard sewage treatment system extends the yacht’s autonomy both in port and at anchor.

Navigation and communication systems have been modernized, and a discreet Starlink installation has been added—integrated without disrupting the vessel’s elegant exterior. The onboard networks are secured to the highest standards and automatically switch to the preferred source.

While under sail, the yacht regenerates power through the propeller shaft linked to the electric motor and benefits from heat recovery from the chillers, generator, and main engine. The engine room is clean, orderly, and well maintained.

All safety systems have been renewed, including the emergency fire pump, battery aerosol suppression system, lifesaving equipment, life raft, and radio communication gear.

Disclaimer

Haas International offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.