Willow

Layout

Lower deck: aft master cabin with en suite heads (enclosed shower, sink, vanity and toilet), hanging lockers, nightstands and large storage area under the queen-size bed; forward guest cabin with en suite heads (same ameneties); fully equipped galley (new sinks) and dining table aft of the guest cabin. Main deck: full beam saloon and helm. Enclosed swim platform. Main deck aft terrace, covered, with sink. Flybridge with second helm and crane (for tender). 3m RIB and electrical outboard engine, both new.

Recent improvements

New bow thruster. New 150 ft anchor chain (316 grade stainless steel). New batteries: 4 x 200 Ah engine bank, 2 x 200 Ah home bank. New solar panels: 8 in total, split in two banks, for a total 800 W, delivering 50 Ah at peak hour. LED lights throughout the boat. Victron inverter/charger. 3 x new Panasonic air-conditioning units, reversible. New water maker, producing 100 liters an hour.

About Dyna

Established in Taiwan in the mid-80s, the Dynacraft shipyard quickly acquired an excellent reputation for building solid, sea-worthy and comfortable yachts, the most succesful of which was the Dyna 53, specially designed for the US market. 30 years later, the Dyna range has expanded into larger, more luxurious yachts, making Dyna Yachts Ltd one of Taiwan’s top three leisure yacht shipyards. Discontinued at the end of the 1990s, the Dyna 53 remains very sought after on the second-hand market thanks to its high production values and liveaboard qualities.

The Boater’s Notes

Given the quality of the initial build, true to Dyna’s reputation, the regular maintenance, the size of the accommodations and the constant improvements brought by the yacht’s present owner (whose alias is Captain Fixit Marine!), Willow not only makes a very pleasant live-aboard, she is also the perfect overnight cruising yacht. She has really been taken care of: everything works, everything is clean, tidy and functional. Not only has she been lived on, she has also been out to sea, sometimes as often as four times a month. The boat is sold with 6 months free mooring in Kwun Tong. Part ownership in Kwun Tong mooring barge also available for sale.