Inside a €1.4m go-anywhere Dutch steel boat | Linssen GS550 Variotop yacht tour | MBY

Reporting from the 2023 Boot Düsseldorf Boat Show, MBY editor Hugo Andreae takes us on a full tour of the Linssen GS550 Variotop, which was making its global debut...

Linssen GS550 Variotop specifications
LOA: 54ft (16.5m)
Beam: 16ft (4.9m)
Engine: Twin 150hp Mercury 2L diesel
Top speed: 9 knots
Starting price: €1,400,000 (ex. VAT)

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[mcsvls]

This is a very well design boat, beautiful. I cant figure out why so many of these boat makers, especially in this style of boat can't make a comfortable salon. This Linssen actually has two dining type areas that is not needed in my opinion. The boat is outfitted for extended cruising, but I have to spend the evening sitting at the dining table type set-up or bench seats with a cramped hi-low table.

[antonoat]

Seems like a huge amount of boat for the money!!! Really enjoyed your tour, thank you!

[fredjones]

Those solar panels might keep the air-con running in Amsterdam but how about Miami? Beautiful Yacht. I know they make a wheelhouse model as well which I believe I prefer but there's no doubt that she's a beauty. Possibly the finest great loop yacht I've ever seen. She'd turn heads from Chicago to New Orleans.

[nickwebb]

What a superb boat, gets my vote 👍and as always a super tour, thanks Hugo

[paulpowell]

I cannot imagine an AC unit being run by those solar panels. No Matter though a smashing boat all around, great presentation

[richardspacetimeuhrensamml]

Eines der besten Boote dieser Kategorie, sehr schönes und praktisches Inventar.
Ja, auf diesem Schiff kann man sich sicherlich Wohl und sicher fühlen. 🌟🌟🌟

[sohovulture]

Absolutely fantastic! Another great tour Hugo, thanks for that.

[tteric]

This would be a lovely live-onboard or holiday place! Great spaces!

[cookiemonster]

What a lovely boat, plenty of room too. 👍❤️🇬🇧

[nicbennett]

Wonderful boat that delivers on its brief excellently. Space, comfort, storage and style in abundance.
Grand tour as always, plus the word copious which I haven’t heard in ages!

[ultrarekt]

There are at least 15 brands from The Netherlands with similar quality. Love my country for boat building!

[ironichumorist]

nobody can copy that dutch style. beautiful.

[dehaviland]

I love these Dutch boats and I would like to see a comparison between Linssen, Marder and Steeler yachts.
Very similar yet different.

[Chuckles..]

Looks very tough and no frills, also not too big and not too small. I really like!.

[AbNomal]

Most panels with a gap are as much to keep them cooler and more efficient than corrosion.

[trullmann]

What a wonderful boat!
Not sure exactly what it is about this one, but I really do like it.

[FLGurl]

Very nice indeed. The exterior, interior all work well, especially for the length. The only item missing would be a washer/dryer. Thank you for such a great tour. 🍷 Cheers!

[jgroot]

echt een prachtig mooi schip en dat zo te zien tot in de puntjes afgewerkt CHAPEAU

[LocoCoyote]

You do know that those "strainers" you pointed out in the engine room are actually a microbiological sewage treatment system, yes?

[jamesellsworth]

Thank you for another fine report...and on an interesting yacht.