Just like the Waarschip 725 (Quarterton class), the 870 is often referred to as the Halftonner, after the IOR racing class voor which it was designed. Waarschip 870 Koene Groene is a true family yacht with beautiful lines. Once on board you will notice the beautiful teak deck, which does not only look good, but offers plenty of grip. The woodwork is in excellent condition and is covered in a nice thick coat of varnish. The inside has a cosy nautical atmosphere and can be heated with an electrical heater. Koene Groene has a traditional layout, with 2 bench seat, a table and plenty of storage space in the saloon. On the starboard side there is a chart table and a single berth aft of that. The galley, with a 2 burner stove is on the port side. Located further forwards are a double v-berth, some storage space and the heads. The yacht is equipped for 5 people. A 15 HP 2 cylinder diesel, furling jib, fresh water tank operated by foot pump, lifejackets, depth sounder, speed and distance log, navigation lights, GPS, charts and nautical almanacs. 220V shore power hook up, a house battery with a charger, 12 volt connection and a radio with CD player. Headroom is 1.83 metres. The sails are easily manageable with a furling jib and all control lines running aft to the cockpit. Wet weather gear and bed linen can be rented as an optional extra.

When you sail one of our yachts, you can be assured that are getting:
- A perfectly maintained traditional Waarschip
- A unique and striking yacht
- A yacht with good handling characteristics
- Great service and instruction
- Reasonable rental prices
- A harbor centrally located in the Netherlands, with direct access to lake Ijsselmeer

Rental periods:
- Day from 9:00 to 17:00
- Weekend from Friday 19:00 to Sunday 17:00
- Midweek from Sunday 19:00 to Friday 17:00 (5 days!)
- Week from Friday 19:00 to Friday 17:00 or from Sunday 19:00 to Sunday 17:00
- Long weekends are also possible

History of Koene Groene
Koene Groene was launched in 1977. The first owner mainly sailed and raced her in Zeeland, the south western part of the Netherlands. From the certificate of measurement, it is clear that at some point the short keel was changed for a 1.65 metre regatta keel. The second owner was located in Joure in northern Netherlands. The third owner was from the area around Zaandam. He took the yacht to the Hechtschip yard for a refit. At some point the regatta keel was changed back to a shorter one, either by the second or third owner. During the refit the third owner passed away and his wife, with the help of the shipyard Hechtschip, sold the yacht to a family in Zeewolde (fourth owners). After we purchased the yacht from this family, we had it refitted with a deeper keel again. Such a keel really brings out the impressive handling characteristics of a Waarschip. Throughout the years we have upgraded her and modernised items such as the electronics, engine and rig.

Located in Huizen (NL), direct access via lake Gooimeer to Muiden, Almere, or via Randmeren to Spakenburg, Harderwijk and Elburg. Other itineraries are Amsterdam, Volendam, Hoorn of Enkhuizen via lake Markermeer, or longer trips via lake IJsselmeer to Friesland or Wadden Sea.

Lake Gooimeer contains a number of small islands called De Schelp and Het Huizer Hoef, which can be visited by boat and lake Eemmeer contains the Dode Hond island. Lake IJmeer (part of lake Markermeer) contains a group of islands (De Drost, Warenar and Hooft), which are situated just opposite Almere Zand. It is possible to stay overnight on all these islands.

Contact details. Tel: +31 610624416, email: info@ijsselmeerzeilers.nl or www.ijsselmeerzeilers.nl