Aukcja: 1981 Zeeschouw Platbodem

Zeeschouw Platbodem now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 24 August 2026.


Characterful sea scow ready for new voyagesThis 1981 zeeschouw flat-bottom is the kind of boat you can’t ignore. She has the classic lines you expect from a tough steel flat-bottom, with a look that suits canals, lakes and wide rivers, but also a quiet weekend away when you simply want to cast off from the shore for a while. The boat was built by Twillert of Bunschoten and carries build number BU 104. With a length of 10.00 metres, a beam of 4.00 metres and a draught of approx. 1.00 metre, she is spacious and stable, while her flat-bottom character also invites you to explore shallower waters where many other cabin sailing yachts have to turn back.

Inside, it immediately stands out that this zeeschouw not only has a workboat feel, but also warmth and atmosphere. The finish is, according to the owner, beautifully fitted out by Dorr Lemmer, giving her interior a pleasant, classic appearance. With a headroom of about 2.00 metres, life on board feels roomy, even if you stay aboard for longer periods. She has three fixed berths plus two additional berths, so you can comfortably cruise with family or friends.

This zeeschouw flat-bottom is now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 24 August 2026.What makes this zeeschouw so special?What truly makes her special is her character and background. This is a distinctive zeeschouw that, according to the owner, was once Dutch champion in her class. That says something about her sailing qualities and the type of boat she is: a flat-bottom that is not only beautiful to look at, but also built to sail. With her wooden mast and a sail wardrobe of five sails, including jib, mainsail and genoa, she offers lovers of traditional sailing plenty of options to adapt the sail plan to weather and water conditions.

How does she run and manoeuvre under engine?Under power she is driven by a Mercedes OM 636 inboard diesel with 55 hp, electrically started and fitted with, among other things, a rev counter, temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge. The stated consumption is around 2.5 litres per hour and cruising speed around 20 kilometres per hour, making her suitable for trips on lakes and rivers and for comfortable passages between attractive moorings. Steering is via an external tiller, which suits the open, direct feel many steel flat-bottom enthusiasts are looking for.

How is comfort on board arranged?On board you’ll find amenities that make a weekend away or a longer trip enjoyable. She has a dinette, a cooker and microwave, plus a fridge and freezer for provisions. Hot water is available, as is hot-air heating, so the season doesn’t have to end as soon as the evenings get cooler. The water tank capacity is approx. 200 litres and the diesel tank approx. 180 litres. Power is 12V and 220V, with shore power, a voltmeter and a solar panel. There are three batteries on board with a total capacity of 220Ah, which is convenient if you like to anchor out. Navigation equipment such as a depth sounder, compass and VHF radio is present, fitting for relaxed yet mindful cruising.

What known points of attention are there?With a boat full of character also come items to take into account. A small leak at the teak deck has been reported and attention has been drawn to the engine oil pressure. These are matters a buyer should seriously consider and may wish to have checked. On the positive side, she has, according to the owner, been stored indoors frost-free for a long time. In 2026 the boat was taken out of the water for maintenance, and in that same year the antifouling treatment was also carried out. Furthermore, she is equipped with an electric bilge pump, a self-draining cockpit and a lifebuoy.

Externally she is fitted with a teak deck, fenders and lines, and a swim ladder. In addition, a summer tent and a winter tent are included, increasing her year-round usability and making time on board more comfortable, both in the marina and at anchor with one anchor on line.

Anyone looking for a zeeschouw flat-bottom, a steel sailing boat with tiller steering, or a classic Dutch flat-bottom with space and presence, will find this lady an appealing candidate. She invites you to use her again for what she was built for: cruising, sailing, and being underway on the most beautiful inland waters. This lot offers a great opportunity to become the owner—via Boatauction—of a boat with history, atmosphere and a clear identity. Documentation has not yet been specified in the submitted details; interested parties are advised to enquire about this during the viewing day or via the auction information.