Motorboat 800 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 22 June 2026.
Project boat Motorboat 800 for the enthusiast
Anyone who enjoys building a dream boat with their own hands will find this Motorboat 800 an inviting starting point. The boat is being auctioned via Boatauction and is explicitly intended as a project: it is a bare hull without an engine and requires attention, time, and craftsmanship. At the same time, that is exactly what offers a lot of freedom. You decide for yourself which propulsion, layout, and finish suit your cruising plans. With a length of approximately 8.00 metres and a beam of about 2.20 metres, this polyester motorboat is a manageable size that fits well with use on inland waterways, lakes and rivers, and also with manoeuvring through canals and ditches.
The Motorboat 800 is built from polyester, a material popular with those looking for a refurbishment boat because it lends itself well to repairs, laminating, and cosmetic renewal. Her draft of approximately 0.60 metres makes her potentially suitable for many Dutch cruising areas, especially once you later complete her with appropriate engine installation and equipment. The steering position is located outside, which suits many enthusiasts who like open boating and want to experience direct contact with the water.
What exactly are you buying with this Motorboat 800?
You are buying a bare-hull motorboat: the Motorboat 800 is offered without an engine and is described as a refurbishment boat with a lot of work. This means she is not ready to sail and you should expect repairs and completion work before you can use her for leisure cruising or a weekend away. See her primarily as the basis for your own project boat, working step by step towards the moment she can return to the water. For buyers searching for terms such as “bare hull boat for saleâ€, “project motorboatâ€, or “motorboat without engineâ€, this is exactly the type of lot where the value lies mainly in the possibilities and the room for personal choices.
What condition is she in, and what does that require from you?
According to the information provided, the boat is in poor condition and is known as a true project for the enthusiast. That calls for a realistic view and a practical approach. Think of inspecting the polyester for damage, assessing deck and hull, and planning work around steering, electrics, and any interior fit-out. She was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2026, but no further documentation is available. Those who are handy or like working with a yard can bring her back step by step to a level that matches their own wishes. Precisely because she has not yet been “filled in†with a specific engine or interior, you can build her up as a simple day boat or as a basis for more comfortable leisure use.
Which cruising areas suit her size?
This Motorboat 800 has been used on inland waterways, canals and ditches, lakes, ponds, and rivers. Her dimensions make her potentially suitable for varied routes, from quiet trips through urban waters to longer days on open lakes. At 8 metres in length she is large enough to give a proper motorboat feel, while at 2.20 metres wide she remains easy to handle when mooring and passing. Of course, the eventual cruising range depends strongly on the choices you make during completion, such as engine power, fuel system, and equipment.
What is not included with this lot?
This auction does not include a trailer and no dinghy is included. There are also no documents available. The boat is not registered, although a registration number is known: 27-60-yf. For many buyers this is not a problem, but it is something to factor into your planning in advance, especially if you later want to equip her for more intensive use. Because she is offered as a bare hull, it is logical that you will make the major choices yourself: from engine installation to steering system, from wiring to finishing.
This Motorboat 800 is therefore not a ready-to-go motorboat, but an invitation to the builder and the dreamer. Anyone looking for a polyester project boat with room for their own ideas will find in her a base waiting for a second chapter. Via Boatauction you have the opportunity to take her over and, with patience and commitment, bring her back towards the water.
