Leilão: 1970 Woudenberg Vlet 980

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


Woudenberg Vlet 980 ready for cruising enjoyment
Anyone looking for a classic steel vlet with a warm appearance and surprisingly generous living space will find this Woudenberg Vlet 980 an appealing candidate. She was yard-built in 1970 at Woudenberg and was originally delivered under the name Christina. Later she continued cruising as De Seventies, a name that suits her build year and character perfectly. The current owner describes her as a second home on the water—a place to unwind on inland waterways, lakes and rivers. With grandchildren on the way, the boat is now being passed on via Boatauction to a next enthusiast who wants to create new memories with her.

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



With her length of 9.80 metres and beam of 2.85 metres, this motor vlet offers a pleasant balance between easy handling and comfort. The draft of approx. 0.90 metres and an air draft of about 1.10 metres make her suitable for many Dutch cruising areas, including routes with lower bridges. Inside there is approx. 1.90 metres headroom, allowing comfortable movement even during longer stays.



What makes this Woudenberg Vlet 980 special?
She combines a robust steel hard-chine hull with a practical layout and an inviting atmosphere on board. The boat is fitted with a dinette, refrigerator and cooker, and comes with mattresses and hot water. This makes her suitable not only for day trips, but also for weekends away or holidays. Outside you’ll find, among other things, a sprayhood, cockpit tent, exterior cushions, davits, fenders and lines, and a swim ladder—so life on deck can be just as enjoyable as inside.



In 2025 the cockpit tent was extended and replaced, with a setup that can be unzipped in sections. This provides flexibility: sheltered seating when it’s cooler, or open cruising when the sun comes out. The underwater hull also received attention in 2025 with antifouling and anodes. The propeller was re-trued and aligned, contributing to smooth running.



How is she equipped for longer trips?
For longer stays, the onboard capacity is a real plus. She has a water tank capacity of approx. 700 litres and a holding tank of approx. 100 litres. Fuel capacity is approx. 500 litres of diesel. The sale also includes at least 350 litres of diesel, as well as a gas bottle, life jackets and a supply of diesel for the heater of approx. 60 litres. Electrically, there is a practical base with shore power, battery charger, alternator, voltmeter and a solar panel that will be refitted. Two batteries are present with a total capacity of approx. 500.



How many berths does she have and how comfortable is it?
She offers two fixed berths in a sleeping cabin with longitudinal berths. In addition, there are extra sleeping options: two berths can be created in the forepeak and the settees can also be converted, allowing up to six berths in total. This makes this steel motorboat interesting for couples who want plenty of space, but also for families or guests on board. The owner indicates that the interior is dry, including in the forepeak, which adds to comfort during overnight stays.



Which engines does she have and what can you expect?
This Woudenberg vlet is equipped with two inboard diesels: Peugeot Indenor engines of approx. 60 hp each, four-cylinder, electric start. The stated running hours are approx. 2008. Onboard instruments include an oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge and tachometer. Twin engines provide a reassuring feel when manoeuvring and offer extra capability when cruising on rivers and larger lakes. There is no bow thruster, something to consider in tight marinas, although the twin-engine setup often helps with controlled turning and docking.



Are there any points of attention to keep in mind?
The owner is transparent about a practical point: everything works, but the electrical wiring could be tidied away more neatly for those who find that important. Also, there is no bow thruster. On the plus side, documentation is available in the form of maintenance booklets and an instruction manual, and in 2025 visible work was carried out on the underwater hull, anodes and propeller alignment. This gives you a classic yard-built vlet with recent maintenance attention, ready to enjoy the next boating season with a new owner.



Looking for a Woudenberg Vlet 980 for sale—a steel vlet with standing headroom, large tank capacities and a cosy cockpit under a flexible cockpit tent? Then this lady is a great opportunity within the Boatauction auction. Come and view her, experience the atmosphere on board, and imagine how she could become your place of calm on the water.