The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dutch Steel Motor Cruiser REEKERS EXPLORER 45

One owner from new cat C
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  312746
  • LOA  ·  13.70m
  • Year  ·  2011
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 140hp, DEUTZ BF 4M 2012C (2010)
  • Lying  ·  RHONE A SETE Canal
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Graham Wharmby

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder J.A.M REKKERS (t Oude Maasje WASPIK NL)
Lying RHONE A SETE Canal
Fuel capacity 850.0 ltr (187.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 250.0 ltr (55.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 140hp
Engine make and model DEUTZ BF 4M 2012C (2010)
Engine Hours engine1= 1200
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 4 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 9 knots
Generator output 5.5KVA
Generator Hours 970

Vetus DTA 44425E main engine (based on Deutz BF 4M 2012C) 138hp turbo
Driving a 4 blade propeller through a ZF gearbox
8 batteries: 6x 200A/h gel domestic and 2x 200A/h start all charged by engine, generator and shore power.
Whispergen Personal Power Station genset providing 36A of 24v power and 5.5Kw heating power (to radiators)
2 x Victron Phoenix inverters 24v 3000w providing a total of 6Kw output
1 x Victron Centaur 24v 60Amp charger

Dimensions

LOA 13.70m
LOD 13.60m
LWL 12.80m
Beam 4.27m
Draft Min 1.20m
Draft Max 1.20m
Airdraft 2.82m
Displacement 20,000kg (44,100.0lbs)
Headroom 1.98m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator WHISPER GEN 24V

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish 2 pack finish

Built to order for our vendor by J. Rekkers ’T Oude Maasje B.V. Overdiepsekade construction commenced in 2009 and finished in 2011. 5mm steel hull 4mm steel superstructure, aluminium radar arch (lowers electrically for bridge clearance). Impressive steelwork (folds and curves "à la Hollandaise”). Craftsmanship and quality materials throughout. We are told that this was the last boat built by the yard before the owners retirement and appears to be a real swan song!

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Air conditioning 1 Air conditioning Units
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Outside the vessel boats a huge aft deck with central helm and electrically lowering radar arch. Wide side decks, really easy access quarter turn stairs from the swim platform and everything spotlessly clean and well maintained. Inside the saloon feels huge with its deep double-glazed windows, open plan layout and 1.98m of headroom. Marantz sound system with B&W speakers including speakers on the aft deck. Forward is the dinette to port and galley to starboard. 24v fridge, four hob electric cooker and separate combi. Microwave, grill, oven. This is a gas free boat!! Forward again to the guest cabin (1.93m headroom) with opening portholes (equipped with flyscreens) ensuite heads (24v). Aft of the saloon is the utility room with worktops and a front loading washing machine. There is also an access door to the machine room. Finally the owners cabin with 1.8m headroom a walk-around bed 2.1m long by 1.6m wide (tapers to 1.30m at the foot). Ensuite shower room heated by a heated towel rail and equipped with a good sized shower, 24v heads and a basin.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Curtains
Air conditioning
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Microwave
Washing Machine

Outside the vessel boats a huge aft deck with central helm and electrically lowering radar arch. Wide side decks, really easy access quarter turn stairs from the swim platform and everything spotlessly clean and well maintained. Inside the saloon feels huge with its deep double-glazed windows, open plan layout and 1.98m of headroom. Marantz sound system with B&W speakers including speakers on the aft deck. Forward is the dinette to port and galley to starboard. 24v fridge, four hob electric cooker and separate combi. Microwave, grill, oven. This is a gas free boat!! Forward again to the guest cabin (1.93m headroom) with opening portholes (equipped with flyscreens) ensuite heads (24v). Aft of the saloon is the utility room with worktops and a front loading washing machine. There is also an access door to the machine room. Finally the owners cabin with 1.8m headroom a walk-around bed 2.1m long by 1.6m wide (tapers to 1.30m at the foot). Ensuite shower room heated by a heated towel rail and equipped with a good sized shower, 24v heads and a basin.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sun awning
All-over cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Passerelle
Cockpit Enclosure
Bimini
Stern Thruster
Bow Thruster

Electric 24 V windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(plough)
ZODIAC dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
4hp outboard, Suzuki, Short Shaft (2011)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder

Raymarine Smart Pilot ST6002 Autohelm
Raymarine ST60 Tridata
Raymarine A 70 GPS Plotter
Raymarine Ray 49E DSC radio
Raymarine Ray 101E hand held radio

Safety Equipment

Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Dutch steel cruiser for sale in France. Boatshed Midi Canals is pleased to offer this very well presented Rekkers motor cruiser for sale in the south of France.

Oozing quality and craftsmanship this boat was built to our vendors' order and has been lovingly maintained by them, since taking delivery in 2011. A superbly comfortable, gas free cruising home as suited to the coasts as it is to the canals. Well equipped for coastal cruising as there is the electrically operated radar arch makes reducing the airdraught to just 2.8m a breeze for canal cruising.

If you are looking for a quality vessel able to take you around the French waterways as well as the Med. or the Rhine, Main, Danube ring this boat as it needs to be on your shopping list.

For more information and appointments to view, please contact Graham at Boatshed Midi Canals
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

12 years

Why are you selling her?

change of plan

Where have you sailed her?

from the Netherlands down to the midi sea side and canals

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