1992 Maasland Polaris Enduro 1300GL, 89 950 GBP

Paddington V is a proven, capable Dutch steel displacement cruiser fitted out for effortless long term cruising and comfortable liveaboard life. Having freshly returned from a seamless three-month summer cruise through the Netherlands. Has been annually wintered ashore in Suffolk since 2014.

Built by the renowned Maasland Yachtbouw yard in Kerkdriel, the Polaris Enduro 1300GL represents the gold standard of Dutch steel boatbuilding. Constructed with heavy-gauge 4mm steel, a skeg-protected driveline, and a true displacement hard-chine hull, she was engineered to bridge two worlds: robust open-sea capability and low-clearance European canal navigation. Inside, her hand-crafted teak joinery and intelligent dual en-suite layout showcase a level of Dutch shipwright craftsmanship rarely found in modern production craft.

Her low 3.15m air draft (with canopy lowered) provides unrestricted navigation across the French canals and wider European waterway networks, while her solid 4mm steel hard-chine hull and comprehensive offshore nav suite ensure quiet, capable North Sea passages.

Accommodation & Interior

• Master Aft Cabin: Centerline island double berth with split mattress. Private en-suite heads compartment with electric flushing marine toilet and basin, plus a separate dedicated shower room.
• Forward Guest Cabin: Twin V-berths with separate en-suite electric marine heads and washbasin.
• Saloon & Dinette: Raised saloon seating engineered for panoramic 360-degree views when seated. Additional settee single berth and convertible dinette.
• Galley: Fully equipped amidships galley with Gaggenau 2-burner electric hob, combi microwave/oven, Coolmatic 12V fridge with ice box, extractor hood, and extensive stowage.
• Heating: 5kW thermostatically controlled diesel warm-air heating system ducted to all cabins, galley, saloon, and shower room.

Mechanical & Propulsion

• Engine: Cummins 4BTA 3.9L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel (150hp), indirect fresh-water cooling. Approx. 5000 hours.
• Service Pedigree: Engine oil and filters changed every 150 hours.
• Drivetrain: Hurth 630A hydraulic gearbox, stainless shaft with Halyard Aqua-Drive flexible thrust coupling, and Prop-Protector rope cutter.
• Thrusters & Handling: Vetus 3kW bow and stern thrusters with dual station and wireless handheld remote controls.
• Fuel Economy: Proven cruising average of 1.2L/nm across canal and tidal runs, yielding a safe passage range in excess of 1,000nm from the 1,250L fuel tank.

Electrical & Domestic Infrastructure

• Generator: Cocooned Geko / Farymann M4000 3.5kVA marine generator (~900 hours).
• Inverter & Charging: Sterling Power 2,700W pure sine wave inverter (runs galley appliances away from shore power), Sterling 50A smart charger, and Merlin Smartgauge system monitor.
• Batteries: 2 x 185Ah engine/thruster start bank, 3 x 180Ah deep-cycle service bank, charged via twin heavy-duty alternators.
• Waste & Water: Twin stainless steel holding tanks (approx. 800L) with deck extraction or overboard macerator discharge. Approx. 1,000L fresh water capacity with Isotemp 40L engine/electric calorifier.

Navigation & Deck Gear

• Garmin GPSMap 5000 12-inch color chartplotter paired with Garmin HD radome scanner.
• Garmin GHC 10 autopilot system with Vetus hydraulic drive and wireless handheld controller.
• Garmin GMI multi-instrument (depth, log, wind, speed, course).
• NMEA 2000 network.
• McMurdo M10 Class B AIS transponder/receiver and Icom IC-M323 VHF with DSC and ATIS.
• Vetus Alexander II electric anchor windlass (helm + wireless remote controls), 20kg Delta anchor, 50m of 10mm calibrated chain, plus 50m warp.
• Cockpit full canopy enclosure with zip-out clear window sections, integrated bimini top, dodgers, and forward mesh sunscreens.

Condition, Documentation & Provenance

• Exterior Finish: Full professional repaint in 2018 (off-white hull and deck with navy accents). Underwater hull completely stripped to bare steel and epoxy-coated in 2014.
• VAT & Title: Comprehensive ownership documentation including original 1992 Dutch VAT invoice, EU T2L, Douane Btw-verklaring, and official HMRC Returned Goods Relief (RGR) paperwork confirming UK VAT-paid status.

Now berthed Central London. Approx 20 minutes from London City Airport by public transport.

Available for immediate inspection by prior appointment. Complete invoices, machinery logs, and survey documentation available on site.

Ashore in Suffolk from late October.