A boat for real explorers: The DutchCraft 56 – the perfect yacht for diving devotees

 

 

Ultimate versatility and hassle-free life on the water: The DutchCraft 56 fits 16 dive sets in side lockers.

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The DC56 Open is available from €788,000, while the DC56 Cabin is available from €838,000.

In addition to the surface world, there is a lot to be discovered underwater too. Take your diving to the next level with the DutchCraft 56 diving yacht. The aft platform of the DC56, one of the yacht’s key features, is dedicated for toys and storage. There is enough space for a watercraft, even a submersible. It is one of the largest aft sections in the class.

The 17-meter DC56 fits about 16 dive sets, all neatly stowed in the aft side oversized lockers (6m x 1.65m and 3m x 1.65m). After diving, the empty tanks can be refilled with the optional built-in Bauer junior scuba compressor and all equipment cleaned in the washing basin.

The davit crane can be incorporated in the aft section of the vessel. “It is very convenient if you do not feel like lifting the heavy gear from the water,” commented Rene Markus, Marketing Coordinator at DutchCraft. “The aft deck is low and we installed a professional ladder, so it’s easy to access the water. After diving, you can wash the equipment in the dedicated basin.”

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DutchCraft has developed two versions of the model, Cabin and Open. While the DC56 Open fits warmer climates, the DC56 Cabin genuinely extends the boating season. “The covered spacious air-conditioned main deck saloon with panoramic tinted windows provides shelter in case weather gets really bad. The DC56 is the perfect boat for the real explorers who want to discover the world from every possible angle,” said Rene Markus.

On the lower deck of the DC56, there is modern, comfortable and easily maintained accommodation for up to eight guests in four cabins. The yacht is equipped with a dishwasher, a freezer, a wine cooler, an icemaker, and two fridges. The high ceiling height on the lower deck gives a sense of space and comfort, while noise and vibration have been minimised to provide a smooth and silent environment.

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Top performance hassle-free

The yacht’s engine combinations are either twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 or 950. The top option offers the maximum speed of over 40 knots in comfort with minimal turbulence, thanks to the high-performance composite hull designed and engineered by DutchCraft’s in- house expert team. The range of up to 840 nm is also impressive and guarantees several days of autonomous exploration. The DutchCraft DC56 is also available in commercial version with John Deere Engines and Doen jets that allows for 30.000-hour service intervals.

What is even more convenient is that the yacht is equipped with Volvo Dynamic Positioning System. When activated with a press of a single button on the joystick, it automatically maintains the boat´s position within a very limited area, even during strong currents or windy conditions. There is no need to use an anchor, which is usually prohibited in sensitive and protected marine areas such as over coral reefs.

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