About Katja

In the 1960s the shipyard in Aalsmeer was experimenting with a number of semi-standard designs and also took on some useful refitting projects on both motor and sail yachts. Johan de Vries prepared a large number of designs for motor and sailing yachts. Several were built on spec. and sold at boat shows, including the 19.80-metre Katja in 1966 and the 24.50-metre Ale II and 17.26-metre Mi Do II in 1968.

Katja’s launch specifications

589
1966
19.80m / 64′12″
3.90m / 12′10″
1.50m / 4′11″
Katja
Rio Grande

Propulsion

2x DAF 825 Turbo 240 bhp
1x WhisperPower 9,4kW

Capacity

3,500 litres / 925 US Gallons
1,200 litres / 317 US Gallons

Accommodation

4
2
2