Jean Luc and Peter Mingils talk about the Crowdfunder account he has set up for his 50 ft. Sailboat renovation
Jean Luc wrote:
We need your help to complete the restoration of a 1980 FD-12 50ft sailboat. Only 25 have ever been made ours is #15
https://www.crowdfunder.com/p/the-restoration-of-atma-fd12
Here’s more information about the ATMA FD12:
The ATMA FD12, also known as the Flying Dutchman 12, is a 50-foot monohull sailboat designed by German designer Eva Hollmann and built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. in Taiwan between 1973 and 1985. With only 25 units produced, it is a rare, custom-built cruiser designed for bluewater sailing, blending performance, stability, and comfort. Commissioned by Dutchman Willem Eickholt, the FD12 reflects a vision for a fast, timeless, and seaworthy vessel, making it a unique choice for long-distance cruising. ### Major Features of the ATMA FD12: 1. Customized Interior Layout: Each FD12 was built to order with fully customizable interiors, typically featuring three cabins (a forward owner’s stateroom with ensuite head, a main saloon, and an aft cabin), a U-shaped galley, and a navigation station. The teak woodwork and ample storage enhance livability for extended voyages.
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12
https://www.sailboat-cruising.com/Flying-Dutchman-12.html)
Robust Construction: The hull is a fiberglass sandwich with Viny foam core, providing strength, lightweight resilience, and insulation against heat and condensation. Longitudinal stringers, fiberglassed bulkheads, and a through-bolted hull-to-deck joint ensure durability, with owners reporting no leaks in the joint.[].
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12
Positive Flotation: Approximately 200 cubic feet of polyurethane foam in the bow, stern, and keel provides positive flotation, a rare feature for cruising boats, enhancing safety by making the vessel nearly unsinkable.[](https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12
Performance-Oriented Design: The FD12 features a cutter rig with a keel-stepped mast, a fin keel, and a skeg-hung rudder, balancing speed and stability. Its sail area/displacement ratio of 15.8 indicates moderate power, performing well in 15–20 knot winds, with a hull speed of 10.1 knots. The canoe stern and clipper bow add aesthetic appeal and reduce drag.[](https://sailboat.guide/ta-yang/flying-dutchman-12) 5. **Ample Tankage for Long Passages**: With 150–250 gallons of water and 250–300 gallons of fuel, the FD12 supports extended cruising, offering a 1,000-mile range under power (Lehman 4D61, 61 HP engine).
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12
https://sailboat.guide/ta-yang/flying-dutchman-12
Stability and Safety: A ballast/displacement ratio of 40.8% ensures stiffness, while a capsize screening formula of 1.7 indicates suitability for ocean passages. The skeg is designed to break away in collisions, protecting the rudder.
https://www.sailboat-cruising.com/Flying-Dutchman-12.html
These features, combined with its limited production, make the FD12 a distinctive, high-quality cruiser for serious sailors.
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/fd-12)[](https://www.sailboat-cruising.com/Flying-Dutchman-12.html
https://sailboat.guide/ta-yang/flying-dutchman-12
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