The Pêcheur is derived from a Danish open coaster (comparable to the old Ameland rescue boat barge) with original dimensions of 12 x 4.30 m. These boats are still regularly seen at sea. However, given their age, nowadays they are used more often as “fishermen”, or Pêcheurs.
This boat, which Makma has reduced to scale, is really worth seeing, including the railing that has been retained above the decorative cockpit. And the boat is still clinker-built – we might almost say ‘of course’ – as a result of which the lovely sheer is emphasised that little bit more.
This boat sloop was modernised in 2004 and can be supplied with a small (optional) pantry with a wash-basin and gas hob. The benches fore have been lowered somewhat so that you can also sit outside – out of the wind – in colder weather.
Makma can supply this boat with lots of options, such as a bowsprit, refrigerator or an extra table fore.
Needless to say, with this model too the fore seating can be converted into a sun-bed and is therefore also extremely suitable as an overnight berth. Thanks to the lowered benches, you have even more privacy and you can sunbathe as much as you want out of the wind. Thanks to the lowered floor, people who are not too tall can even stand under the hood. The sloop can fit a large group of people.
The Pêcheur has an elegantly hung rudder. The broad marine gangways make it easy to marine board and are also handy when mooring in locks or in other tricky situations.
