The yacht was built in 2000 and designed by J&J Design (known for the ‘Grand Soleil’ sailing yachts, among others). The Cherokee was completely refurbished 2009 for better sailing characteristics at sea and a more practical and comfortable interior. The yacht now has, among other things, a cutter rig and a generator. Sailing yacht Cherokee is 16.5 metres long and has a beautiful teak deck, wide gangways and in the cockpit there are seats for everyone.
A modern classic with her light blue hull, the Cherokee is an eye-catcher in any harbour. She is a manageable and easy-to-sail yacht. A total of eight passengers and two crew (the skipper and a mate) can be taken on board. On crossings, additional crew goes along, and the maximum number of passengers is then four.
The interior is tastefully and practically panelled in mahogany. The cabin has a cosy seating area and the galley is equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric hob and combination oven with microwave, among other things. Each cabin has storage cabinets for luggage and hatches that can be opened. Also, all cabins have a natural ventilation system and the toilets have a mechanical ventilation system (with timer). The boiler has been extended to 90 litres and the cooling from the generator set runs through it, providing enough hot water for showering even at anchor.
The cockpit has plenty of space with comfortable sofas and a table. Should it cool down or rain in the evening, we can put up a cockpit tent in no time, so you can also sit outside (covered) to enjoy the view.
Host and owner Jouke Lemmers comes from a family of seafarers. He has travelled 54,000 nautical miles since then with the Cherokee alone. Sailing, tackling unknown coastlines and challenging conditions are his passion. He also likes as much sailing with as few engines as possible, beautiful nature, a good atmosphere on board and strong coffee. The Cherokee’s average engine hours are only 180 per year (including manoeuvring on an annual 3,000 nautical miles). This low number is possible because the Cherokee is a good and easy sailing ship and by anticipating the weather and sailing as far as possible into ports.
