Sloep 850 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 22 June 2026.
Spacious sloop 850 for relaxed boating enjoyment
anyone looking for a spacious polyester sloop with a rugged look and comfortable handling will find this sloop 850 an appealing candidate. the boat is built with a round-bilge hull, giving her a friendly profile and a stable feel on the water. with a length of 8.50 metres and a beam of 3.00 metres, she offers notably generous space on board—both for seating a group and for moving around comfortably while underway. thanks to her shallow draft of around 0.50 metres, this sloop feels at home in a wide range of cruising areas, from canals and ditches to lakes and rivers. she has been used for day trips, leisure cruising and weekend getaways, which suits the character of this type of boat perfectly: easy-going enjoyment, with enough size to be genuinely comfortable.
the sloop 850 offered via boatauction is built in polyester and features an external steering position with a steering wheel. this makes handling familiar for many boaters and provides good visibility when manoeuvring. the consignor also mentions stainless-steel finishing, a transom-hung rudder and stabilisers—details that enhance both appearance and handling, especially when you like to cruise with several people on board or regularly venture onto more open water.
what makes this sloop 850 interesting for me?
this sloop combines space with accessible, easy cruising. her dimensions make her large enough for comfortable outings with family or friends, while the limited draft keeps her suitable for shallower routes and urban waterways. the round-bilge hull supports this: she feels predictable and gives a calm impression at lower speeds—exactly what many sloop owners are looking for. anyone searching online for a “sloop 850 for saleâ€, “polyester sloop 8.5 metres†or “spacious sloop with steering wheel†often ends up in this segment because it strikes a pleasant balance between compact and roomy.
how does she handle and how is she steered?
she is steered with a wheel from an outside position, which many skippers find intuitive and convenient when docking and turning. the rudder is a single, transom-hung setup, and together with the mentioned stabilisers this can contribute to a steadier feel underway. on inland waterways, canals and narrow ditches, visibility and control are important—exactly where a clear helm position comes into its own. on lakes and rivers it is also pleasant to sit comfortably outside and stay in direct contact with your surroundings.
what engine does she have and what does that mean in practice?
the boat is equipped with one inboard engine with electric start and six cylinders. the consignor describes this as a heavy-duty inboard engine. in practice, an inboard installation often means smooth, solid propulsion and good weight distribution in the boat. for sloop cruising this is attractive because you typically want gentle acceleration, relaxed cruising, and sufficient reserve in wind or current. according to the information provided, the engine is operational—an important starting point for anyone looking for a sloop you can take straight onto the water after handover, subject of course to the usual checks you as a buyer will want to carry out yourself.
what is known about maintenance and hull condition?
the boat was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2026. regarding osmosis, it is stated that there is no osmosis or signs of osmosis present. this is relevant information for anyone specifically looking for a “polyester sloop without osmosis†or researching key points of attention for a polyester hull. a recent antifouling treatment is not specified, so it is wise to factor that into your own preparations, depending on where you plan to use her and how you intend to store her.
this sloop 850 is not registered and is offered without a trailer and without a tender/dinghy. this makes her particularly suitable for buyers with a permanent berth or those who will launch her by crane. if you are looking for a spacious sloop for inland waters, a comfortable boat for day trips, or a polyester 8.50-metre sloop with an inboard engine, this is an interesting auction lot to consider. take the time to review the photos and lot information and decide whether her layout, appearance and specifications match your boating plans.
