The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dutch Steel River Cruiser DE GROOT

live aboard motor cruiser
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  236661
  • LOA  ·  11.45m
  • Year  ·  1969
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 94hp, GARDENER 6LW 6 cylinder (1969)
  • Lying  ·  Canal du Midi
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Graham Wharmby

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder DE GROOT Jachten NL
Lying Canal du Midi
Fuel capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 220.0 ltr (48.4 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 25/09/2003

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 94hp
Engine make and model GARDENER 6LW 6 cylinder (1969)
Engine Hours engine1= 2880
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 10 knots

Gardner 6LW (just watch & LISTEN to the video!!) just 2880 hours and cruises at 640RPM
Some spares & some original gardner tools in the original Gardner toolbox
3 new batteries September 2017

Dimensions

LOA 11.45m
Beam 3.00m
Draft Min 1.30m
Airdraft 2.60m
Displacement 12,000kg (26,460.0lbs)
Headroom 1.90m
Storage Dry storage

Electrical Systems

220 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

De Groot motor cruiser from 1970 with Gardner 6LW engine. Cruises at 640RPM & with a 3m beam swims like a fish. Great French waterways and coastal boat which already has many sea miles under her keel and some really cleaver mods. by her engineer owner to make life aboard more practical and comfortable. Last hull sounding was in 2003

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 3
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

Forward cabin with Houdini hatch single V berths one 2.4m x 0.6m the other 1.75m x 0.70m. En suite heads with slide out wash basin and a shower. Aft to Galley (to starboard) and double dinette to port. Galley is equipped with electric fridge (24v & 220v) gas cooker with oven, grill and 2 burner hob. Good domestic sized stainless sink. In all a very practical galley. Opposite is the dinette which converts to a bed 1.9m x 1.3m. There are two table options. A small half round for a couple or the full table which doubles as the bed. Up aft is the wheelhouse with Gardner 6LW under the sole. Comfortable and bright saloon with side access doors both sides to facilitate manoeuvres. Not only surprisingly comfortable given the beam but also very stable! Aft again to storage area starboard with pullout fridge. Second WC opposite to port then the owners aft cabin with bed 1.95m x 1.2m hanging lockers & dresser with washbasin. Hot water supplied from an immersion tank 220v (on shore power) plus heated by engine.
New gas cylinder (September 2017)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Forward cabin with Houdini hatch single V berths one 2.4m x 0.6m the other 1.75m x 0.70m. En suite heads with slide out wash basin and a shower. Aft to Galley (to starboard) and double dinette to port. Galley is equipped with electric fridge (24v & 220v) gas cooker with oven, grill and 2 burner hob. Good domestic sized stainless sink. In all a very practical galley. Opposite is the dinette which converts to a bed 1.9m x 1.3m. There are two table options. A small half round for a couple or the full table which doubles as the bed. Up aft is the wheelhouse with Gardner 6LW under the sole. Comfortable and bright saloon with side access doors both sides to facilitate manoeuvres. Not only surprisingly comfortable given the beam but also very stable! Aft again to storage area starboard with pullout fridge. Second WC opposite to port then the owners aft cabin with bed 1.95m x 1.2m hanging lockers & dresser with washbasin. Hot water supplied from an immersion tank 220v (on shore power) plus heated by engine.
New gas cylinder (September 2017)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Bow Thruster

Manual windlass
1 anchors
(CQR )
20.00m of chain
20.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

VHF
GPS
Stereo
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Searchlight
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Dutch steel cruiser for sale in France. Boatshed Midi Canals is pleased to offer this De Groot motor cruiser for sale presently located in the Canal Lateral à la Garonne but able to navigate all French waterways and the Med. coast and beyond. I was very pleasantly surprised at the feeling of space and the stability of the boat as I entered the wheelhouse. Regardless of the 3m beam this is a comfortable cruiser for economically eating up the miles whether on salt or fresh water. For more information or to organise a visit, please contact, Graham, your Boatshed Broker at Boatshed Midi Canals
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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