Description

This Breehorn 44 is a magnificent sight. Painted dark blue, with a white mast and boom. A Koopmans dream!

 

Breehorn 44 – Exceptional Dutch-Built Koopmans Bluewater Cruiser

A beautifully maintained Breehorn 44, combining the timeless lines and renowned seaworthiness of a Dick Koopmans Sr. design with the craftsmanship and build quality for which the Dutch Breehorn shipyard is so highly regarded.

This is a yacht for the experienced sailor: elegant, exceptionally solid, and designed from the outset for safe and comfortable offshore cruising. With her balanced sailing characteristics, sheltered cockpit, and practical deck layout, the Breehorn 44 is equally at home cruising European waters or undertaking extended bluewater voyages.

Recently upgraded – stunning dark blue hull

A particularly attractive feature of this yacht is her appearance. In 2026, the hull was professionally repainted in a stylish deep dark blue by the original Breehorn yard, giving her an exceptionally elegant and timeless appearance. Below the waterline, the yacht has been treated with Coppercoat, providing a durable and low-maintenance alternative to conventional antifouling. 

The dark blue hull is beautifully complemented by the white Seldén mast and boom, retaining the understated and purposeful appearance that suits a classic Koopmans design so well.

Effortless sailing with a small crew

Despite her size and genuine offshore capabilities, this Breehorn 44 has been equipped to be comfortably handled by a couple or a small crew. Both the mainsail and genoa are electrically furling, making sail handling, reefing, and reducing sail straightforward and controlled. This is a significant advantage when cruising shorthanded and makes the yacht particularly appealing to owners who want the capabilities of a substantial 44-foot sailing yacht without needing a large crew.

The Koopmans legacy

The unmistakable lines are the work of Dick Koopmans Sr., one of the best-known names in Dutch yacht design. Koopmans yachts have earned an excellent reputation among experienced sailors for their seaworthiness, predictable behavior, directional stability, and timeless design philosophy. Rather than following short-lived trends, these yachts were designed around the fundamental qualities required at sea. The result is a yacht that inspires confidence when conditions become more challenging, while remaining comfortable and rewarding to sail.

Dutch craftsmanship by Breehorn

Breehorn yachts hold a special place in Dutch yacht building. Rather than being mass-produced, they were built with meticulous attention to structural integrity, detailing, technical systems, and long-term durability. The partnership between Breehorn’s craftsmanship and Koopmans’ naval architecture has produced yachts that particularly appeal to experienced cruising sailors: strong, practical, elegant, and designed to cover significant distances. This Breehorn 44 is an excellent example of that philosophy.

Only approximately 670 engine hours

The yacht has been meticulously maintained throughout its ownership and is in excellent condition. The engine has logged only approximately 670 running hours, a remarkably low figure for a yacht of this age and cruising capability. Combined with the professionally repainted hull, Coppercoat underwater treatment, Seldén rig, and electrically furling mainsail and genoa, this represents a particularly attractive opportunity for someone seeking a proven, high-quality cruising yacht.

Key features

• Renowned Dick Koopmans Sr. design
• High-quality Dutch construction by Breehorn
• Genuine offshore and bluewater cruising pedigree
• Hull professionally repainted by the Breehorn yard in 2026
• Elegant deep dark blue hull
• Underwater hull protected with Coppercoat
• White Seldén mast and boom
• Electric furling mainsail
• Electric furling genoa
• Only approximately 670 engine hours
• Very carefully maintained
• Designed for comfortable short-handed cruising
• Timeless lines and excellent seakeeping characteristics

A yacht for sailors who know what they’re looking for

This Breehorn 44 is much more than just another 44-foot cruising yacht. She embodies a distinctly Dutch approach to yacht building: excellent naval architecture, solid construction, understated elegance, and genuine offshore capability. With her recent cosmetic upgrades and meticulously maintained condition, she offers the opportunity to acquire a proven Koopmans-designed yacht without the wait time and considerable investment associated with a comparable new semi-custom bluewater cruiser. A particularly appealing yacht for the discerning sailor seeking quality, character, and genuine long-distance cruising capability.

Available for viewing through Nova Yachting in Bruinisse, the Netherlands.

Engine

Yanmar 4JH4-TE / 75PK Back to list