Asta: 1970 Woudenberg Vlet 980

Woudenberg Vlet 980 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 6 July 2026.


Woudenberg Vlet 980 – warm and ready to cruise home
Anyone looking for a classic steel vlet with character, practical dimensions and a surprisingly spacious layout will find this Woudenberg Vlet 980 an attractive opportunity. She was yard-built in 1970 at Woudenberg and was originally delivered under the name Christina. Later, the boat continued cruising as The Seventies, a name that suits her build year and timeless appearance. With a length of 9.80 metres, a beam of 2.85 metres and a draught of approximately 0.90 metres, she is made for relaxed trips on inland waterways, lakes and rivers. Thanks to an air draft of about 1.10 metres and an inside helm with steering wheel, she feels at home on routes with low bridges and sheltered cruising areas—exactly where a vlet comes into her own.



What makes this Woudenberg Vlet 980 so suitable for comfortable stays?
The boat offers a pleasant combination of living space and practical amenities. Inside there is a headroom of approximately 1.90 metres, making it easy to move around the interior. She features a dinette, refrigerator and cooker, complemented by mattresses and hot water, so a weekend away or a longer holiday on board feels very natural. There are two fixed berths in the sleeping cabin with longitudinal berths. In addition, there are extra sleeping options in the forepeak and via the settees, allowing you to create up to six berths in total. The owner states that she is dry inside, including in the forepeak, which contributes to a comfortable stay on board.



How is she equipped for longer trips and independent cruising?
For those who like to be underway for longer periods, the tank capacities are a major plus. This steel motor vlet has a fresh water tank capacity of approximately 700 litres and a holding tank of approximately 100 litres. Diesel tank capacity is approximately 500 litres, and with the sale at least 350 litres of diesel is included, which immediately inspires confidence for the first cruising plans. On board there is a manual toilet, discharging to open water. Heating is provided by a stove, so the season does not have to be limited to only the warmest months. Externally she is equipped with, among other things, a sprayhood, cockpit tent, exterior cushions, davits, fenders and lines, and a bathing ladder. The cockpit tent was extended and replaced in 2025 and is designed so that sections can be unzipped and removed, offering flexibility in changeable weather.



Which engine does the Woudenberg Vlet have and what can you expect on the water?
She is powered by a Peugeot Indenor inboard diesel engine from 1970 with 60 hp, four cylinders and electric start. The stated number of running hours is 2008. Instruments such as an oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge and tachometer are present, which is convenient for monitoring engine condition while cruising. The boat has no bow thruster—something to consider when mooring in tight harbours—but her hard-chine hull and single rudder suit the calm, steady tracking character many enthusiasts look for in a classic vlet.



What has recently been done in terms of maintenance and the underwater hull?
In 2025 she was taken out of the water for maintenance. The underwater hull was treated with antifouling and new anodes were fitted. The propeller was also re-trued and aligned, with a revised and modernised propeller blade according to the information provided. The engine has been overhauled and tuned. Documentation such as maintenance booklets and an owner’s manual is available, which is helpful for anyone who likes insight into use and history. A solar panel is part of the equipment and will be reinstalled. Furthermore, there is 12V onboard electrics including shore power, alternator, battery charger and voltmeter, with two batteries and a total capacity of approximately 500.



This Woudenberg Vlet 980 is a yard-built steel vlet with inside steering, a spacious cockpit and a layout that invites life on board. She has been used for day trips, leisure cruising, weekends away and holidays, and is described by the owner as a place of calm—a second home on the water. Anyone looking for a classic motorboat for unhurried cruising on Dutch inland waterways, with generous tank capacity, a practical cockpit tent and a warm, homely atmosphere, can find in this Woudenberg Vlet 980 an exceptionally complete starting point for new memories.