Waarschip 725 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 22 June 2026.
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Sporty Waarschip 725 ready for adventure
Anyone looking for a classic Dutch sailing yacht with character will soon come across Waarschip. This 1978 Waarschip 725 is the kind of boat that makes you smile at first sight—and that immediately makes sense once you’re on the water. She is wooden-built with a hard-chine hull, giving her that distinctive profile and lively sailing characteristics. With a length of 7.25 metres, a beam of 2.50 metres and a draft of 1.25 metres, the Waarschip 725 is a great size for lakes and inland waterways, and also for bigger water provided you take the weather and your planning seriously. Hull number 451, tiller steering in the cockpit and a self-draining cockpit make her a no-nonsense sailboat that invites you to go sailing.
The boat was refreshed in 2024 and 2025, and in 2025 she was taken out of the water for maintenance. Antifouling was also applied in 2025. This makes her attractive for anyone wanting to buy a Waarschip 725 to go sailing right away, without first working through a long to-do list. The seller states there are no known defects.
Waarschip 725 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 22 June 2026.
What makes this Waarschip 725 so enjoyable to sail?
She is known as a sporty sailing yacht that points well upwind and gives immediate feedback through helm pressure and trim. That is exactly why many sailors appreciate a Waarschip: the boat feels lively, responds quickly and rewards attention. Thanks to the hull shape and relatively compact size, she is also easy to handle in marinas and in changing conditions. For those who like active sailing, this type of wooden sailboat is a great combination of classic feel and practical usability.
What about the engine and manoeuvring?
She has an inboard diesel engine: a Yanmar 1GM10 with 10 hp, electric start. The engine installation dates from 2017 and, according to the information provided, the engine is operational. An inboard diesel is an important requirement for many buyers looking for a sailboat with a diesel engine, as it makes harbour manoeuvring and motoring in light winds a bit more comfortable. There is no bow thruster, but with her dimensions, tiller steering and a working inboard, she is generally easy to place—especially if you take it slow and plan ahead.
Is she suitable for weekends away and holidays?
She offers four fixed berths, making her suitable for a weekend away for two, with family, or for a compact holiday where you mainly live outside and sail. On board you’ll find a cooker and a fridge/coolbox solution, plus a sink with foot pump and a 25-litre water supply via a water bag. There is no toilet on board, something to consider if you are specifically looking for a cabin sailboat with a toilet. At the same time, it keeps the layout simple and clear—something many sailors actually prefer at this size.
Which sails and rigging are included?
She comes with four sails, including a genoa, mainsail and storm jib. The genoa has a reefing system and a Furlex roller-furling system is fitted. Two sails have been washed and re-impregnated, and the standing rigging has been professionally tuned. For those searching for “Waarschip 725 sailsâ€, “Furlex roller furling†or “sporty sailing yachtâ€, these are relevant points: you can trim her to the conditions and you have a storm jib for heavier weather. The mast is aluminium and she has a single mast, in line with the familiar rig plan of this model.
How is she equipped in terms of electrics and navigation?
She has shore power, a battery charger, an inverter and two batteries. Interior and exterior lighting are present, as well as 12V and USB connections and multiple 230V sockets. For navigation there is a depth sounder on board, useful on shallow routes and when entering unfamiliar harbours. A speed log is also mentioned with a display fault; something to keep in mind if you like to read all data at a glance, but it is usually solvable by replacing the display.
On deck she is equipped with fenders and lines and a swim ladder, making mooring and swimming along the way a bit more pleasant. The cockpit is self-draining and there is a manual bilge pump. Her history also tells a nice story: she sailed the Wadden Sea for a long time and later in Friesland. That fits the image of a Waarschip as a sailboat that likes to cover miles and doesn’t just do circles on the local lake. A berth in Grou may be negotiable, which could be a practical start for many buyers.
This Waarschip 725 is being auctioned via BoatAuction because the owner is looking for a larger boat with a shallower keel. For anyone searching for a Waarschip 725 for sale as a sporty cabin sailboat with an inboard diesel, she is an inviting candidate to view and to experience her lines, finish and sailing feel for yourself.
