Dutch Steel Motorboat

FOR SALE – Dutch Motorboat ELENA – Elegance, Comfort & Freedom on the water

📍 Perfect condition – Ready to sail – French flag

✨ A charming, reliable, and habitable boat for lovers of gentle cruising

Built with Dutch craftsmanship, ELENA is a beautiful 8.90 m steel motorboat, combining character, safety, and comfort. It is ideal for river cruising, canals, lakes, or coastal trips in good weather.

Its shallow draft (2.40 m) allows passage under most bridges, a real advantage for exploring without limits.

🛠️ Main features
• Model: Dutch Motorboat DEBO
• Length: 8.90 m | Width: 3.16 m
• Draft: 1.00 m | Air draft: 2.40 m
• Hull: Steel | Frame: Aluminum
• Navigation: River and coastal
• Helm stations: interior + exterior (hydraulic)

⚙️ MERCEDES engine – reliable, legendary, and understated
• Model: OM636 – inboard diesel
• Power: 50 hp
• Cooling: Keel cooling (closed circuit)
• Engine hours: ~1,980 h
→ Low consumption – robust and easy to maintain engine

🛋️ Elegant interior, charm, and comfort
• Noble wood marquetry on interior panels, adding elegance and authenticity
• Bright saloon with convertible benches into children's beds, foldable table, and ample storage
• Aft cabin: comfortable double bed, cabinets, sink
• Equipped galley: sink + drainer, 2-burner gas stove, microwave, 12V/220V fridge, storage
• Independent marine toilet
• Webasto heating (blown air, diesel-fired)

☀️ Exterior: space, autonomy, and tranquility
• Upper helm station with unobstructed view
• 2 new solar panels + new batteries
• Fully repainted hull and superstructure (high-end Epifanes products)
• Easy access and smooth circulation on board

🔧 Recent works & maintenance (2023–2024)
• Full hull sanding + antifouling
• Anodes replaced
• Engine overhaul + filters + starter contact
• Electrical system: solar panels & batteries replaced
• Hull, deck, and superstructure painting (professional marine products)
→ No expenses to forecast – documented maintenance with invoices

💡 Why is ELENA an excellent choice?
• Sound hull and well-maintained structure
• Reliable and economical engine
• Autonomous thanks to solar panels
• Elegant interior with beautiful marquetry
• Comfortable for living aboard or traveling freely
• Well-maintained appearance, timeless look

Enjoy escape and the gentle life on the water with ELENA

This Dutch motorboat is not just a vessel; it’s a floating haven where every detail has been designed to combine charm and functionality. Sailing on her deck is about embracing a simple life in harmony with nature, rocked by the water’s lullaby and the beauty of landscapes.

Whether for scenic canal adventures, relaxing weekends afloat, or extended stays, ELENA promises comfort, safety, and authenticity. Her elegant interior marquetry, thoughtfully designed spaces, and reliable engine will make every outing a moment of pure pleasure.

Don’t wait to start your nautical journey with ELENA, your loyal companion opening the doors to freedom.