Description

Crown Cruiser Nautilia Classic 2 Motorboat, length 12.8M, beam 4.1m, draught 0.9m Polyester.
Originally introduced 1991 to the Le Boat hire fleet, the next owner of seven years refurbished and re-equipped the boat substantially and the present engineer owner of seven years has continued to upgrade the boat to make it into the excellent liveaboard craft it is today. The original engine was replaced by the hire fleet before sale with a 5 cylinder Kubota/ Nanni 5280 motor which now shows 2667hours. It drives through a reliable hydraulic system, and has a Vetus bowthruster, and dual helm positions with hydraulic steering. Has proven very comfortable for larger families or guests with three double/twin bed cabins and the fourth cabin with twin single bunks. Forward and aft shower cabins, and forward and aft WC's. Possibility of a large berth in the saloon area. The U shaped settee easily seats large numbers around the folding saloon table or on the upper bridgedeck. Sliding hatch overhead. Galley entirely rebuilt including all equipment gas stovetop and oven, mains fridge freezer, mains washing machine. Hot water either engine or mains heated, with dual cylinders. Two 750litre stainless steel water tanks and 200litres diesel tank. Webasto diesel ducted heater plus mains heat pump/ heater/airconditioner in saloon. Victron Multiplus 3000W inverter charger 120A and Victron batteries two years since installation 4 x 220AHr with 7 year life. Single 400W solar panel with Victron MPPT regulator, smart alternator regulator , geared starter motor. Both DC and mains system rebuilt and largely rewired. New curtains and lino floor coverings throughout. New Sunbrella bimini. Winter covers. The boat is complete with all equipment to live aboard and cruise immediately (including galley equipment and linen. Also includes 6 bicycles (one an ebike) and a bike trailer which proves very useful, and all the power tools and equiment bought to maintain the boat. Boat is currently moored in Saint Mammes. Please contact me by email. My apologies that I have only very basic French language skills so will use Google Translate for enquiries. Panache is French registered and to be sold under the usual processes and contract of the French system. I am very reluctant to sell this boat which has given me seven years of wonderful experiences in France and proved an ideal choice of boat, however it is time for me to return to my family in New Zealand. Please contact me by email for further information. There is a comprehensive set of information, receipts, manuals, canal guides etc.

Keywords French canal cruiser, Haines Royale Classique. Crown Cruisers Nautilia, Houseboat

Specifications

Construction

Conventional polyester moulded GRP construction. UK manufacture (Brundall area). Heavy layup typical of earlier GRP hulls. Hull painted at last haulout 2018. Decks painted with Kiwigrip antiski. Fitout with marine ply formica sandwich which has proved very durable and practical.

Engine(s)

Nanni 5.280HE conversion of Kubota F2803, 5 cylinder 2746cc non turbocharged, 45.6kW or 62HP. Hourmeter showing 2667Hrs. Starts first compression and runs very well with no sign of wear, no smoke white or black, does not use water or oil. Latest oil change and filter 02/2026. Cooled by heat exchanger with conventional engine driven impellor pump. Two sea-cocks with integral filters. Wet exhaust. New geared starter, smart alternator regulator, new start battery 2025. Drives via an ARP hydraulic drive system designed and built by AR Peachment UK with vane type pump on motor and vane type motor on short shaft with conventional stern gland. New oil and filter 03/2026

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