Le Saphir. Constructed by Locaboat industries in 1984, is one of the most successful classic fibreglass boats built for use on the canals and inland waterways of France and Europe. Built for safety and ease of operation, these boats are simple to operate and maintain with many still available to hire in rental fleets. Easy for single handed navigation and simple for two persons. Safe with walkway and rails all around. Shallow draft of 0.75 metres this boat can navigate and tie up in places other boats cannot reach. Safely step through the wheelhouse onto the lock walls and safely throw your ropes in the locks without the operational difficulties that other boat designs have when used on the canals.
This boat has had a complete forward interior upgrade and is very comfortable for two people, with fixed beds for 3. Bright and airy interior finished in white. There is a large King sized double bed, with chest of drawers and a wardrobe in the forward bedroom. It also has a fixed full size single bed for an extra person in the passageway. There is the option of converting the kitchen dinette table to a double bed for an additional two persons. Upgraded from the original interior, it is now designed as an ideal 2 person boat which can accommodate 5 when there are guests. The shower room is separate from the toilet and wash basin. Lots of internal storage space. Galley stove and oven, 3 way fridge plus gas califont hot water supply.
In the same ownership for 17 years, this has been a fantastic easy care holiday adventure boat.
The Nanni diesel 50 HP engine has done low hours and is economic on fuel. The boat has no known mechanical problems. The engine is river water cooled with filters. It is simple to maintain. Complete with solar panels and engine charging, this explorer boat has been self sufficient in electricity and rarely plugged into a main power supply, enabling the freedom to explore and moor anywhere no matter how remote.
Le Saphir has been used as a vacation boat for approximately 8 weeks each year and awaits new journeys.
The current owners are retiring from the wonderful waterways of France.
Suitable for holidays or full time living, she is ready to sail away tomorrow.
If you are looking for a simple reliable self sufficient boat for 2 persons plus 3 occasional guests then request more details.
Currently stored for winter out of the water.
Located near Charleville Meziers on the Meuse/ Ardennes.
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Vessel type: | Canal cruiser |
Designer: | Locaboat |
Builder: | Locaboat |
Make: | Locaboat |
Model: | Penichette 1100 |
Fit Out: | Redesigned forward interior. Self contained |
Constructed: | 1984 |
Registration: | LY18669 |
Registry: | French |
Berths: | 5 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Nanni |
Engine power: | 50 |
Engine hours: | 2220 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 11m |
Beam: | 3.1m |
Maximum draft: | 0.5m |
Bridge clearance: | 2.4m |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Displacement with keel |
Hull colour: | Blue |
Keel type: | Bulb Keel |
Displacement: | 6 metric tons |
Fuel capacity: | 200 Litres |
Water capacity: | 200 Litres |
Holding tank capacity: | 75 Litres |
Bright and airy. Refurbished in 2007 .
Redesigned to provide a seperate toilet with handbasin plus an independent shower room..
King size double bed. North South.
Fixed single bed
Dinette convertible to double bed
3 burner gas hob with oven
Microwave
3 way fridge
Blown air heating
Gas hot water califont.
Fibreglass. Aged as would be the expectation of a boat constructed in 1984.
All equipment necessary to sail away today.
Ropes, safety non slip aluminium gangplank.
35 metre electric cable and 20 metre water hose
Gas bottles
Life ring.
5 lifejackets and 2 Anchors
3 metre x 3m sun canopy
Le Saphir details
1984 Locaboat Penichette.
Model P 1107
Length 11 metres
Width 3.1 metres
Nani Diesel 50 hp
Engine 2200 hours
Forward interior redesigned 2007
Suitable for sleeping 5 persons.
Large size permanent double bed
Spacious cupboards and drawers.
Single passageway bed
Double convertible bed in dining area
Bathroom, Handbasin and toilet.
Seperate shower room.
Wheelhouse, easy working access both sides.
Large Kitchen / dining room
All necessary safety equipment.
Anchors and ropes. Lifebuoy
Life jackets for 5 persons.
Pressure water system.
Hot water heater.
Cabin Air heater.
240 volt inverter
Solar panels
Shoreline electricity cable.
Shore water supply pipe.
Aluminium boarding plank.
3 metre x 3 metre sun shade.
Included items too numerous to list.
General kitchen items.
Bedding, blankets and sheets.
Boat ready for immediate sail away and tranquil holiday on the canals.
Solar panels
Shoreline electricity cable.
Shore water supply pipe.
Aluminium boarding plank.
3 metre x 3 metre sun shade.
Included items too numerous to list.
General kitchen items.
Bedding, blankets and sheets.
Boat ready for immediate sail away and tranquil holiday on the canals.
Good condition with very low hours 2200.
Standard Nanni diesel as fitted to locaboat Penichettes.
River water cooled.. New Exhaust hose.
5 life jackets. Lifebuoy. Fire extinguishers ropes and gaff hook.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.