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KM Yachtbuilders

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Nederland
Makkum
KM Yachtbuilders

KM Yachtbuilders is dedicated to the construction of aluminium custom-built sailing yachts of any design up to 100 feet. Tailor made!

Dutch-built aluminium expedition yachts since 1998.
• Custom Sailing & Motor Yachts
• Expert Yacht Refits
• Premium Yacht Painting
• Builder of Bestevaer Yachts This means that our customers have their yachts built exactly to their own requirements and wishes. We specialize in the construction of high latitude yachts: go-anywhere yachts for go-anywhere people.

23/06/2026

Behind every custom-built yacht are thousands of hidden details.

Every cable, every connection, every system installed by hand: laying the foundation for safe and reliable miles at sea.

True custom yachtbuilding—the KM Yachtbuilders way.

🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com

22/06/2026

⚒️ Build update: The interior of the 71ft Bill Tripp carbon ketch is taking shape in our outfitting hall.

Lightweight, sustainable and built for life at sea, the interior is rapidly coming together.

Designed for long-distance exploration without a single drop of fuel, she will be powered by 2 × 25 kW electric motors, hydrogeneration, solar energy, plug-in technology and, of course, the wind. The lightweight carbon structure is being built by

A new generation of cruising is taking shape. ✨

Stay tuned!
More updates coming soon.

Discover more at kmyachtbuilders.com

21/06/2026

🔨 Bouw mee aan de mooiste jachten ter wereld.

Bij KM Yachtbuilders in Makkum werken vakmensen, specialisten en talenten samen aan unieke, custom-built jachten en refits. Van casco tot interieur, van techniek tot projectbegeleiding: alles gebeurt onder één dak.

Of je nu een ervaren professional bent, aan het begin van je carrière staat of op zoek bent naar een stageplek, wij bieden je de ruimte om je vak verder te ontwikkelen en mee te bouwen aan bijzondere projecten die wereldwijd varen.

Wij zoeken onder andere:

• Financieel Project Controller
• Productieleider
• Monteur Mechanische Systemen
• Jachtschilder Exterieur & Interieur
• Stagiairs in diverse vakgebieden

Staat jouw functie er niet tussen, maar denk je dat je bij ons past? Ook open sollicitaties zijn van harte welkom.

📍 Makkum, Friesland
⚓ Werken aan unieke jachten
🤝 Informele werksfeer met betrokken collega’s
📈 Ruimte om te leren, groeien en jezelf te ontwikkelen

Bekijk alle vacatures via:
🔗https://kmyachtbuilders.com/contact/careers/

KM Yachtbuilders – werf voor talent.

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18/06/2026

Always good to see our work back on the water. 👏

This classic Lemster Aak recently left our paint hall with a bold new look, from white to black. Part of Friesland’s maritime heritage, still sailing with the same timeless charm. ✨

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16/06/2026

Do we need to say more? 🍒 Cherry Candy Red it is!

Fresh from the KM Yacht Painting department and ready to steal the show this summer. ☀️✨

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15/06/2026

A custom yacht starts with a dream, but it is never built alone.

Behind every yacht is a shared vision between owner, designer and a team of craftsmen dedicated to bringing that vision to life. It is a continuous collaboration where engineering, craftsmanship, functionality and personal wishes come together. Every detail matters. Every decision contributes to creating a yacht that is truly one of a kind.

In these photos, you see during a yard visit in October 2024, standing beside the aluminium hull of his Bestevaer 53 'Tethys'. You also get a glimpse of the finished interior, showing the journey from construction to completion. Today, she is already on her way to the Arctic, turning a dream years in the making into reality.

That's what inspires us every day: building yachts that take their owners wherever their dreams lead them. 🌎

🔗 kmyachtbuilders.com

11/06/2026

The Bestewind 50 'Princess of Tides' is a true eye-catcher. Her beautiful blue hull, classic lines, straight bow and pilothouse give her a timeless appearance, while her performance under sail is anything but traditional.

Designed by and based on Gerard Dykstra’s own Bestevaer II, she combines proven sailing performance with practical solutions on deck:

• Fold-down swimming platform
• Gate providing easy access to the cockpit
• All halyards led aft from the mast, keeping the deck uncluttered and neatly arranged
• Easily sailed by a couple

Learn more at kmyachtbuilders.com

09/06/2026

In 2024 we fully refitted the Perry 60 ‘Marlin’ at our yard.

Under KM Yacht Services we take care of every aspect of yacht refit and renewal: from structural work and painting to technical systems and interior upgrades, everything is handled in-house.

For Marlin this included an extended keel, sandblasted hull, refitted deck and mast, upgraded navigation systems, added solar panels, and practical interior improvements such as a stainless steel countertop, new ceiling and renewed flooring.

👉 Looking for refit, repair or renewal for your yacht? Discover our KM Yacht Services:
https://kmyachtbuilders.com/the-services

📢 We currently have a refit slot available.
Contact [email protected] for more information.

05/06/2026

Update: Bill Tripp 71ft
First reveal: ultramarine blue — a bold, deep and vibrant colour that defines the character of this 71ft sailing yacht. This first painted panel gives a glimpse of the direction this finish is taking, with more to follow as the yacht progresses through the final stages.

A beautiful choice that brings the design to life in a powerful way.

Stay tuned for the result!

🔗kmyachtbuilders.com

02/06/2026

Update: Bill Tripp 71ft

The Bill Tripp 71ft has now been fully wrapped and prepared for the next important stage in the finishing process. A special coating layer is being applied to reveal even the smallest dents, scratches or imperfections in the surface.

With a stunning metallic finish planned for this yacht, absolute precision is essential. The entire surface must be perfectly fair and smooth before the final paint system can be applied. That’s where our KM Yacht Painting team and expertise play a key role in achieving a flawless result.

Built on precision, craftsmanship and attention to detail at every stage.
Looking forward to sharing more. Stay tuned!

🔗kmyachtbuilders.com

Adres

De Stienplaat 7a
Makkum
8754HE

Openingstijden

Maandag	07:00 - 17:00
Dinsdag	07:00 - 17:00
Woensdag	07:00 - 17:00
Donderdag	07:00 - 17:00
Vrijdag	07:00 - 17:00

Telefoon

+31515233000

Website

http://www.kmyachtbuilders.com/, https://bestevaer.com/

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