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Jac Linssen, founder of Linssen Yachts, has died...

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  1. JWY, Apr 1, 2020
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    JWY

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    I just read that Jac Linssen, founder of Linssen Yachts, died last week. The beginning of Linssen Yachts goes back to 1949. I have sold maybe 10 Linssen yachts and was always impressed with their build, how well they held up, and the excellent factory support.

    Thanks to Mr. Linssen for having a significant impact on the world of steel trawlers. Peace.

    Judy
  2. PacBlue, Apr 1, 2020
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  3. HTMO9, Apr 1, 2020
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    As a repeat buyer of Linssen Yachts, I have met Jac Linssen several times during their anual inhouse events at Massbracht. Even being retired for quite long time, he adressed regular customers by their names. Condolences to the family. The company is already run by the third generation now.

    Linssen is still setting the standards in Europe for inland waterway and coastal trawlers as far as design, quality, technical setup and performance are concerned. Even after many years or even decades of use, they achieve high sales prices. Linssen yachts are sticking out in any yacht harbour with their high quality exterior.

    They had some hard times in the past, when the market was slow. Some of their suppliers like Vetus, Mastervolt and others stepped in with financial help. But in return, they forced Linssen to use their equipment exclusively. Escpecially the lower quality Vetus main engines and equipment used during that time, lowered their image remarkably.

    But now being back in healthy financial state and back to high quality equipment, their image is better than ever. My family has some great memories with our Linssen yachts during our little cruises on the German and Dutch inland waterways and lakes. IMHO, I do not know of any better European make of this size and type.

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    Actually this was the type of vessel I had in mind for the Great Loop before my beloved wife died.

    Just my two (Euro) Cents