Description
Boat Overview
Dude Too is a 32ft x 10ft 6in wide Dutch steel hulled cruiser built by Hooveld in 1986. She is fitted with a Peugeot Indenor 50Hp inboard diesel engine, has 6 berths, and includes a bow thruster.
Craftsmanship
Hooveld is renowned for building robust, capable craft, and Dude Too is an excellent example of their high level of craftsmanship. Entering the boat from the gunwale doors or sundeck, the wheelhouse is light and bright thanks to the large windows. The wheelhouse enjoys comfortable seating with a table that drops down to convert into a double berth. Going forward, the galley is opposite the dinette that also converts into a comfortable double berth. The galley is equipped with a sink, hob, and fridge. The main bedroom with a double berth is under the sun deck at the aft. The heads is sited to starboard and benefits from a sea toilet that has a changeover valve to a holding tank, wash basin with shower tap head. The sun deck has a bimini, second helm position, and tender.
Handling and Equipment
Dutch steel hulled cruisers have a reputation for being sturdy craft that have very good handling capabilities. Dude Too is equipped with a bow thruster to enhance handling. She is further equipped with:
- Vetus bow thruster
- VHF radio
- GPS Nav
- Eberspacher cabin heating
- For and aft anchors
- Solar panels
Specifications
BSC expires:
- TBC
Last anti fouling:
- 2018
Hull & superstructure:
- Steel
Engine:
- Peugeot Indenor 50HP inboard diesel
Batteries:
- 2 x 140AH engine start
- 2 x 140AH domestic
Water heating:
- Gas water heated fitted but not working
Cabin heating:
- Eberspacher
Fuel capacity:
- 400 Ltr
Water capacity:
- 100 Ltr
Galley
- Sink with drainer
- Hob
- Fridge / freezer
Toilet
- Sea with divert valve to holding tank
Cruising Equipment
- Ropes
- Fenders
- Anchor x 2
- Electric windlass
- Vetus bow thruster
- VHF radio
- GPS nav plotter
Safety Equipment
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire blanket
- Life ring