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Recent reports that suggest well-known sail (and motor) yacht builder, Jongert, based in the Netherlands, has closed its doors, are false. In a recent conversation with SYT, the shipyard revealed that the facility is still for sale, but certainly not closed.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155270/image/large-73788b64c3ac8a8c50da76f49f73c151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155270">Having delivered over 300 vessels since the early 1950’s Jongert has specialised in the building of sailing yachts and also some motor yachts, including the 39 metre Guido De Groot-designed Lucia M. Jongert sailing yachts are well known for their classical lines and their construction quality and some of the better known sailing yachts built by the shipyard, include the 46 metre sloop Wellenreiter, the 42 metre Passe Partout and the 41.55 metre Infatuation.In 2002 the shipyard moved its facilities from Medemblik to their current location in Wieringermeer. The company was bought in 2009 by the VEKA Group.Earlier this year the shipyard was listed on a Dutch property website for € 6,000,000 and more recently the price was lowered to € 5,000,000. Whether the Jongert brand was included in the sale is not stated on the website, but the buyer would have received land of close to 40,000m2 and construction space of 11,400m2. The listing claimed that it is possible to build motor yachts with a length of up to 40 metres in the facility and sailing yachts of up to 60 metres.Some of Jongert’s most recent projects included the refit of Tamer II, and the delivery of two patrol craft for the Royal Dutch Navy. The company had also started the construction of a 32 metre sailing yacht on speculation. The state of that project is unknown at present, however it is believed that only the hull has been completed.An updated press statement is expected from the shipyard in the coming days.By Charl van Rooy

Update: Jongert shipyard remains operational

Balk Shipyards in the Netherlands has relaunched superyacht CaryAli, following a 9 month refit period at the Dutch yard. CaryAli went to Balk for "modifications and refit work", but the yard has not yet specified what work was carried out in the refit.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155005/image/large-dbcfec6b871a6591d21cfdc065623ee5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155005">Built by Alloy Yachts in 2013, CaryAli is an elegant yet tough explorer vessel just over 39 metres long. She is designed by René van der Velden, and has a classic interior designed by Lynne Grossman Interiors, Redman Whiteley Dixon and Alloy Yachts.Balk recently completed another refit project, on superyacht Seven Sins. Balk extended the bow of Seven Sins with 2.3 metres, to create extra space for the crew.CaryAli is the 8th superyacht that was relaunched in Holland this summer after a refit. The other yachts are Siran, Podium, Seven Sins, Asgard, Hetairos, Go and Tamer II.By Maarten Janssen

Superyacht CaryAli relaunched at Balk

Jongert shipyard has completed the 18 month refit of the 1986 Jongert 32DS Tamer II. The yacht is now on her way back to the Mediterranean.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154929/image/large-aeeefed1ef3ad869c267d5e34063c058.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154929">The refit project started in December 2013 and was initially scheduled to take around 10 months to finish, but during the project the scope of work tripled.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154930/image/large-cf89e1bc4911026f86d62331f670e03b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154930"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154931/image/large-34fff0fa1f13cc01d6ecc23396445ee4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154931">All of the yacht's technical spaces have been emptied, sandblasted, spot-repaired, isolated, painted and equipped with brand new installations.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154932/image/large-aa2b67eaa75c0cf1d7dc5aeeb0536a02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154932">Other work included:- a new teak deck; - a new paint job; - a Haman system; - new wiring and electronic systems; - new refrigerator &amp; freezer system; - new navigation/communication; - new air-conditioning; - new entertainment systems; - new piping for all systems; - new standing and running rigging; - overhauled and partly renewed masts and booms; - a number of interior-exterior modifications.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154933/image/large-4d83c4858b966558e0b0acec666c7a8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154933"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154934/image/large-022289060b27397c8ca9d8d12ef8caba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154934">Despite all these changes, the owner’s specific instruction was to keep the looks of the yacht entirely original.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154935/image/large-cf72b2dab76b4f4e3c6af8272f1fc294.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154935"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154936/image/large-a58b661b8a8685b060189e5fb177690f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154936"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154937/image/large-565ef0715633b09e7e8747e2092d63f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154937">The project’s manager, Hidde de Bruijn, comments: “I am very proud of our team, our own staff, and our partnering subcontractors who all have shown major efforts. It was a challenging project and we have asked a lot of our team. But all those efforts were well worth it when you see the end result, it’s a superb team effort.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154938/image/large-f879fb7ef6cf19a11011f9c24f0e8ec9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154938"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154939/image/large-885ebb6196636ec2e89c7f3971f94b2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154939">By Maarten Janssen

Jongert completes refit of Tamer II

Just before Christmas, the Jongert Tamer II traveled her way from Golfe Juan in France to the Jongert shipyard for an extensive refit. The coming 10 months Tamer II will undergo an engine room overhaul, complete repaint, rigging update and various interior and exterior modifications. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147153/image/large-a699175e5fa9f8cbc3b0b860461e8607.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147153">Jongert's Project Manager Hidde de Bruijn commented: “After the recently accomplished refits of Jongert yachts ‘Ameena’ and ‘Vivid’, we are delighted to start with a new refit project. And this time the scope and the yacht are even larger. Together with our team we are looking forward to another successful project!”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147154/image/large-df41c292d4836cc00c4e9543476ca08e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147154">Tamer II belongs to the Jongert Traditional Line. Her bowsprit and aft platform bring her length to a total of up to 36 meters. Her stern windows, ketch rig and teak wooden superstructure add to the distinctive Jongert T-line signature.Jongert Shipyard + 31 (0) 227 549400 <a href="mailto:info@jongert.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@jongert.com</a> <a href="http://www.jongert.com/" target="_blank">www.jongert.com</a>