Auction: 1980 Succeskruiser 900

Succeskruiser 900 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 16 November 2026.


Succeskruiser 900 with Volvo PentaA steel motor cruiser for inland waterwaysThis 1980 Succeskruiser 900 is a steel motor cruiser approximately 9 metres long, 2.75 metres wide and with a draught of 0.80 metres. She has a chine hull and has been used on inland waterways and lakes. With her manageable dimensions, the boat is suitable for relaxed day trips and recreational cruising with a small family or a limited number of guests.

She has an interior with a dining area, galley, refrigerator, mattresses and a manual toilet. The interior headroom is approximately 1.80 metres. There are two fixed berths and, according to the stated information, two additional berths. The layout is practical and focused on simple stays on board, rather than being intended as a spacious liveaboard.

Succeskruiser 900 now in the online auction. Everyone can place bids until 16 November 2026.How does she perform and manoeuvre?The Succeskruiser is powered by a 1980 Volvo Penta four-cylinder diesel engine with a stated output of 35 hp. According to the information provided, the engine is operational and has electric starting. The stated cruising speed is approximately 9 kilometres per hour and the maximum speed approximately 11 kilometres per hour. Fuel consumption is stated as approximately 4 per hour.

The boat has a single propeller and a single rudder. An electric bow thruster is fitted for manoeuvring. This can provide assistance, particularly in a confined marina or when manoeuvring at low speed. She has dual steering, with one helm position inside and one outside. The instruments consist of a fuel gauge, temperature gauge and rev counter.

There is a discrepancy in the engine information provided. The specification overview states approximately 7,900 operating hours.

What does the interior offer?The boat’s interior is simply arranged. The dining area can be used for meals and as the central seating area during a day on board. The galley includes a cooking appliance and a refrigerator. Mattresses, a manual toilet, a 150-litre fresh-water tank and a 200-litre holding tank are also listed. The interior has headroom of approximately 180 centimetres. The boat is therefore suitable for short stays, but given her age and the condition described, the interior should be personally assessed.

How is her technical equipment configured?The Succeskruiser has three batteries: a domestic battery, a starter battery and a bow-thruster battery. The electrical installation includes a battery charger, alternator, voltmeter, shore-power connection and a solar panel. GPS is also listed as navigation equipment, and an electronic navigation system appears in the equipment details. The bow thruster has its own battery. For mooring, an anchor with line, a manual windlass, fenders and lines are provided.

What exterior features are present?Outside, she has a cockpit canopy, a swimming platform and a bathing ladder. According to the description, the guardrail runs from bow to stern. Davits are also fitted, although no tender is included. Navigation lights, an anchor light, windscreen wipers and a horn are also mentioned. A windscreen partially protects the aft deck from wind and spray.

The boat has a diesel tank with a stated capacity of 150 litres. In addition, there are a holding tank and a fresh-water tank. According to the description, the gas supply for the cooking appliance is located in a gas locker on the stainless-steel swimming platform.

What points require attention on this boat?The general condition is stated as reasonable. According to the description provided, the superstructure could use some cosmetic attention and repainting may be advisable. The window rubbers around some of the windows are no longer in good condition. It is also stated that no leaks have been detected. The hull is made of steel and no hull thickness measurement is available. According to the information, the underside was treated in 2024, and antifouling was also applied that year.

The boat was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2024. As she dates from 1980, it is advisable to pay extra attention during the viewing day to the condition of the steelwork, through-hull fittings, window rubbers, deck covering, electrical installation and engine compartment. The description mentions a dry engine compartment, but an independent visual inspection remains important. No documentation has been provided.

Is this the right boat for you?This Succeskruiser 900 may suit someone looking for an affordable steel motor cruiser for relaxed trips on inland waterways and lakes. She offers a compact combination of sleeping space, basic facilities, dual steering and a bow thruster. At the same time, you should take into account her age, the cosmetic work required on the superstructure, the condition of some of the window rubbers and the conflicting information regarding the operating hours and inverter.

Anyone looking for boat-buying tips would do well not to focus only on length and layout, but also to consider the maintenance history, technical details and immediately visible points requiring attention. If you are looking to buy a second-hand boat, it is important to inspect the boat carefully and make a note of any questions about the equipment beforehand. During the viewing day, you can assess her inside and out and compare the equipment present with the description. For anyone looking to buy a boat offering space for day recreation and basic overnight stays, this vessel represents a project with a usable foundation and scope for further personal improvements.