Yachts Explorer expedition
Rank 12
Bestevaer S/Y (KM Yachtbuilders)
Dutch metal gold standard for short-handed high-latitude sailing — architect-as-owner credibility, KM craftsmanship, polar-to-tropics private commissions.
Why it is here
Yachting World documents Bestevaer as the formula Dykstra wants for unrestricted short-handed / high-latitude work; Yacht.de sea-tested 45 ST Pure as robust long-distance aluminium.
Who it is for
Experienced private owners commissioning go-anywhere alloy sailing yachts for Arctic, North Atlantic, and global voyages; buyers who value customisation over production luxury GRP.
Sources
- Bestevaer 36 review: Start exploring closer to homeDykstra formula for short-handed / high-latitude exploration.
- First look: Bestevaer 36Downsized pilothouse cruiser for serious exploration DNA.
- Bestevaer 45 ST PureIndependent sea test of robust long-distance aluminium from KM.
