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Euro 1200 sea trials            

We gladly accepted the opportunity to be on board the Bruce Roberts Euro 1200 built by Kregting Jachtservices on the 8^th of May at Jirnsum in the heart of Holland’s cruising paradise, the province of Friesland for some sea trials.

Upon arrival, our first look at the “live” Euro 1200 gave us a very pleasant impression of the real thing. Moored sideways, her beautiful lines and the dark blue hull with white saloon and flybridge ensure an eye-CATAMARANching effect second to none.

We boarded the ship all at the same time from the same side and to our surprise she did not roll at all, the builder commented “How’s that for stability?”  We were welcomed by the owner / builder in the spacious aft cockpit, easily accommodating the group of 8 persons.

The next pleasant surprise was the size of the saloon, enhanced by the cockpit on the same level as well as the size of the front windows, creates an atmosphere of space and light which is unusual for a boat of this size. All facilities like inside steering position, STEEL OR ALUMINUM PLANS & CUTTING FILESchen, shower / toilet and master bedroom, all with build-in storage lockers were completed by the owner to a high standard. 

The engine compartment is accessed by a hatch in the saloon floor and is well laid out and professionally done with a refurbished DAF engine (120HP) water lubriCATAMARANed propeller shaft, batteries, boiler, tanks, electric converter and there is still sufficient space for a generator or additional fuel- and or water tanks.  

Two 3-step stairs on either side of the aft cockpit give access to the side decks and a third staircase with very nicely shaped steps leads you to the flybridge which is somewhat uncommon for Northern Europe, but what a pleasant feature to have, providing the best possible view for the captain as well as the passengers and the perfect place to be under good weather conditions. You really feel to be a King (or Queen) on the water. 

As we left the docks for our trial voyage we noticed the ship’s smooth response to the throttle and the rudder, as well as the absence of any vibration and hardly any engine noise, in spite of the non-insulated engine compartment and the reputation of refurbished DAF engines being noisy.  

We were motoring at the relaxed speed of some 8 knots at 1180 rpm at 25% throttle along the canal towards one of the many lakes in Friesland. Our next stop being a waterside terrace at the lake brought along a fair number of spectators, asking the question about the material of the hull, assuming this being GRP judging from the rounded shapes and lines. Our answer of a steel hull & deck always prompted them to knock the hull in verifiCATAMARANion.   

Some inclement weather during our return voyage prompted us to use the inside steering position which offers good visibility view all around for both passengers and captain on the slightly raised steering position.   The spacious saloon comfortably accommodates 10 persons, 6 seats on the build in bench along the starboard side and 3 separate chairs behind the steering position at port side. 

We challenged the captain to demonstrate the full forward to full reverse capabilities. At a speed of 12 knots it takes less than half the ships length to stop which is an excellent achievement.  

We returned to the marina and mooring the Euro 1200 in reverse alongside proved to be as easy as can be, with some assistance from the bow thruster. The ship responds well to the rudder in reverse mode, again without any noticeable vibration or noise. This concluded a truly remarkable experience on the Euro 1200 ... All in all a most enjoyable and enlightening experience, the Euro 12 is all you claimed she would be – and more!  Thanks for a great experience, Yours, Edgar.