About Royal Huisman
The yard began in 1884 as a builder of wooden workboats and moved to Vollenhove in 1970, having already turned to steel and then aluminum yacht construction. It received its royal title on its centenary in 1984. Royal Huisman Group also includes Rondal, known for masts, rigging and deck hardware, and Huisfit for refit and maintenance, with additional facilities in the Amsterdam area.
Much of its fame comes from sailing. Royal Huisman built ocean racers that won the Whitbread Round the World Race in the 1970s and 1980s, restored the J-class Endeavour, and later delivered the 90-meter schooner Athena and the 81-meter Sea Eagle II. It has also built motor yachts, including the 58.5-meter PHI. In 2024 the group welcomed Dutch investment firm O2 Capital Partners as its owner.
For buyers, a Royal Huisman suggests careful engineering, lightweight aluminum construction and a yard that can support the yacht, her rig and her systems for decades.
Royal Huisman yacht models
Every Royal Huisman is custom. A few yachts illustrate the character of the yard.
- Athena (2004)A 90-meter three-masted schooner that remains one of the yard's best-known yachts.
- Ngoni (2017)A 58-meter sloop with a sleek, performance-minded profile.
- Sea Eagle II (2020)An 81-meter aluminum schooner, the yard's flagship sailing yacht.
- PHI (2021)A 58.5-meter motor yacht with a slender, modern profile.
Royal Huisman yachts for sale
Royal Huisman yachts change hands both publicly and privately. There may be no Royal Huisman in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection, but Daniel can search the wider market, including yachts that are not publicly listed.
Discuss a Royal Huisman yacht →Buying a Royal Huisman yacht
A Royal Huisman sailing yacht deserves a survey from specialists who understand large rigs, sails, hydraulics and aluminum construction. Rig inspection intervals, the age of standing rigging and sails, and the history of any keel or appendage work all matter. Many of these yachts have been refitted by the yard itself or at Rondal, which usually means good records.
Buyers should think about how they plan to sail. Large sailing yachts need experienced crew, and many cruise the Mediterranean in summer, cross to the Caribbean for winter and take part in regattas in between. Class, flag and charter status belong on the checklist, and Daniel's guide to buying a yacht covers the steps.
Selling a Royal Huisman yacht
Large sailing yachts form a narrow market, so valuations need care. Daniel looks at sold sailing yachts of similar size, era and builder, and gives weight to rig condition, recent refit work and racing or cruising history. A private valuation sets out that reasoning.
Buyers for a Royal Huisman are often experienced sailors who know the yard well. Daniel can approach them and their advisers privately, or present the yacht more widely with cooperating brokers and at shows such as Monaco. Clear rig and sail records, recent survey results and a well-organized maintenance log make a real difference.
Royal Huisman new builds
For owners considering a new Royal Huisman, Daniel can help shape the brief, introduce naval architects and designers experienced in large sailing yachts, and coordinate with the yard and an owner's representative, always acting for the client. A large sailing yacht brings its own set of decisions, from rig type and sail plan to keel configuration and deck layout, and those choices are best made early with the owner's intended use of the yacht clearly in view.
Why work with Daniel Grant
Daniel works personally with a small number of clients across Miami, New York and Europe, with Reel Deal Yachts' brokerage infrastructure in support. For Royal Huisman owners and buyers, he offers discreet handling, careful use of sold comparables and advice grounded in how sailing yachts are actually used.
He understands that a sailing yacht is often bought for a way of life, whether regatta seasons or long passages, and he frames each search or sale around that intention rather than length alone.