Jean Luc starts Crowd Funder account for 50 ft. Sailboat with Peter Mingils on Building Fortunes Radio

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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