Jongert

Jongert is a shipyard specialized in the building of sailing yachts, located in Wieringerwerf, Netherlands.

Jongert Bv
IndustryYacht Building,
Shipbuilding
Founded1953
HeadquartersWieringerwerf, Netherlands
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsSailing yacht, Motor yacht
WebsiteOfficial Website

History

The shipyard was established by Jan Jongert, Sr., in Medemblik in 1953 and produced sailing yachts between 20 m (66 ft) and 50 m (160 ft) in length. Between 1970 and 1994 the yard exported cumulatively in excess of half a billion guilders worth of yachts.[1] Most of the later vessels were designed by Tony Castro and built from steel or aluminium.

Jongert went bankrupt in 2009, then restarted under the ownership of VEKA.[2] In 2015 the company went bankrupt again.[3]

In 2016 the shipyard in Wieringerwerf was sold.[4] In 2016 the company is active.[5][6]

On January 19, 2017 they announced they found a new investor, following the failed takeover of the yard by Acico. Together with the Vripack design studio they are working on a 47 m (154 ft) motor yacht project.[7]

List of yachts built
Main article: List of yachts built by Jongert

See also

References
  1. Ben Greif (1994-10-11), De Jongerts bouwen geen boten, maar schepen, NRC Handelsblad
  2. Lont, Cor (1 May 2016). "Complex Jongert verkocht". RTV Noordkop. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. Daling, Tjabel (9 July 2015). "Roemruchte jachtenbouwer Jongert sluit definitief de poorten". Het Financieele Dagblad. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  4. "Verkocht: Kluisgat 1, 1771 MV Wieringerwerf - Omschrijving". Funda in business. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  5. "Exclusive: Acico Yachts buys Jongert shipyard and brand- SuperYacht Times". superyachttimes.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  6. "Acico Yachts neemt Jachtwerf Jongert over en verhuist naar Wieringerwerf". BootAanBoot.nl. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  7. "Jongert back on track with new 47m motor yacht project". superyachttimes.com. Retrieved 19 January 2017.


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