We don't have as much information about Dutch yachts as we would like. Apparently, these were three-masted yachts, even for relatively small vessels. One "adviesjacht" that we have information about is the Vliegende Hert (or Lopende Hert). She took part in the Four Days Battle in 1666. Dr. Weber lists the following information:
The Vliegende Hert was built in 1662, perhaps at Rotterdam. The dimensions were: 76ft-4in x 19ft-7in x 9ft-3in (Amsterdam feet of 11 inches). The armament was 8 guns consisting of 4-6pdr and 4-4pdr. The crew was 14 sailors and marines and 6 land soldiers. I am guessing that the size was about 60 lasts.
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