Vlet 380
Basic data
| Category: | Budgetboat |
| Year of construction: | Unknown |
| Length: | 380 cm |
| width: | 120 cm |
| Depth: | 20 cm |
| Material: | Steel |
| Motorization: | Marinier |
| Berth: |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Specifications
Vlet 380 steel canal boat – compact hard-chine sloop for canals, lakes and rivers
This Vlet 380 is a compact steel canal boat aimed at relaxed leisure cruising in and around the city, but also suitable for use on lakes, ponds and calm rivers. With a length of approx. 3.80 metres and a beam of about 1.20 metres, this type of vlet is particularly interesting for watersports enthusiasts looking for a manageable size: easy to manoeuvre, simple to moor, and suitable for narrow passages and low bridges. The boat is steel-built and features a hard-chine hull, a classic and functional hull shape that matches the character of a traditional vlet.
Vlet 380 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 9 March 2026.
Compact size with practical handling
The dimensions of this Vlet 380 make it ideally suited as a canal boat or small sloop for day trips. The shallow draft of approx. 0.20 metres helps when cruising in shallow ditches and along banks, and provides extra freedom when choosing routes in water-rich areas. Thanks to its compact size, the boat feels direct and agile, which is especially pleasant in busy canals or when passing other boats. This type of boat can also be accessible for novice skippers, as it remains easy to oversee and its response to steering inputs is quick to follow.
Steel hull and hard chine: classic and robust appearance
A steel boat appeals to many enthusiasts because of its solid look and traditional character. Steel gives a vlet a recognisable “workboat look” that fits well with canals, historic city centres and rural cruising routes. The hard-chine hull contributes to a stable feel at low speeds, which suits the intended use: leisurely cruising, enjoying the surroundings and mooring comfortably for a break. According to the information provided, this vlet is in reasonable condition, which may offer scope for a buyer who enjoys addressing cosmetic or technical points and finishing the boat further to their own taste.
Tiller steering: direct connection to boating
The steering is via a tiller and is positioned outside. This provides a classic boating experience where you are directly “in touch” with the water and the boat. Tiller steering is also simple in design and suits a compact vlet well. For canals and narrow waterways, this is a practical choice, as you can correct quickly and steer accurately at low speed.
Propulsion: Marinier outboard engine (8 hp) – operation unknown
The boat is fitted with an outboard engine from the brand Marinier with a stated output of 8 hp and petrol as fuel. An outboard in this power range is often chosen for small sloops and canal boats, as it can provide sufficient thrust for relaxed cruising and manoeuvring at moorings. The current operating condition of the engine is unknown. Potential buyers should therefore reasonably allow for an inspection, service, or possible replacement, depending on the outcome after purchase. At the same time, this offers the opportunity to tailor the propulsion to the intended use, for example with extra focus on quiet running, fuel efficiency or ease of maintenance.
Use and possibilities: day trips, city cruising and recreation
This Vlet 380 has been used on canals and ditches, as well as on lakes, ponds and rivers. This underlines the versatile nature of a compact steel vlet: from a loop through the city to a relaxed afternoon on open water in calm weather. Due to its size, the boat is mainly suited to day trips and leisure cruising, focusing on comfort at low speed, easy mooring and enjoying the surroundings. Anyone looking for a small sloop, canal boat or steel vlet as an entry-level boat, or as a project boat to improve step by step, will find this type an attractive starting point.
An accessible steel vlet with classic character
In summary, this Vlet 380 offers a compact, traditionally styled steel canal boat with a hard-chine hull, tiller steering and an outboard setup. It is a boat that suits enthusiasts of simple boating, short trips and the typical vlet feel on inland waters. Given the stated condition and the unknown engine operation, this is an interesting option for buyers who like to make their own choices regarding finish and engineering, and who want to put together a practical sloop or canal boat that matches their cruising plans.
Lot: 11651
Municipal auction
boatauction.com auctions boats on behalf of the Municipality of Amsterdam that have not been collected from the storage harbour. The boats vary greatly in quality, and we therefore recommend making use of the viewing day.
Important dates
- Online auction: Monday 9 March 2026 from 20:00
- Collection day: Saturday 14 March 2026 between 09:00 and 11:00, based on a collection schedule
- Deviation from the collection schedule is not possible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is sold without a trailer.
- The operation of the engine is unknown.
- the given measurements are approximate measurements.
- there are no keys to the boat present.
- There is no boat crane or trailer ramp available at the storage location where you pick up the boat.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Vlet |
| Type | 380 |
| Length | 380 |
| Width | 120 |
| Depth | 20 |
| Year of construction | - |
| Material | Steel |
| Last antifouling treatment | - |
| Hull shape | Chine |
| Control | Tiller |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | N/A |
| Dinghy | No |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | Operation of the engine is unknown |
| Engine type | Outboard engine |
| Brand motor | Marinier |
| Power (hp) | 8 |
| Year of construction of the engine | - |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Vlet 380 steel canal boat – compact hard-chine sloop for canals, lakes and rivers
This Vlet 380 is a compact steel canal boat aimed at relaxed leisure cruising in and around the city, but also suitable for use on lakes, ponds and calm rivers. With a length of approx. 3.80 metres and a beam of about 1.20 metres, this type of vlet is particularly interesting for watersports enthusiasts looking for a manageable size: easy to manoeuvre, simple to moor, and suitable for narrow passages and low bridges. The boat is steel-built and features a hard-chine hull, a classic and functional hull shape that matches the character of a traditional vlet.
Vlet 380 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 9 March 2026.
Compact size with practical handling
The dimensions of this Vlet 380 make it ideally suited as a canal boat or small sloop for day trips. The shallow draft of approx. 0.20 metres helps when cruising in shallow ditches and along banks, and provides extra freedom when choosing routes in water-rich areas. Thanks to its compact size, the boat feels direct and agile, which is especially pleasant in busy canals or when passing other boats. This type of boat can also be accessible for novice skippers, as it remains easy to oversee and its response to steering inputs is quick to follow.
Steel hull and hard chine: classic and robust appearance
A steel boat appeals to many enthusiasts because of its solid look and traditional character. Steel gives a vlet a recognisable “workboat look” that fits well with canals, historic city centres and rural cruising routes. The hard-chine hull contributes to a stable feel at low speeds, which suits the intended use: leisurely cruising, enjoying the surroundings and mooring comfortably for a break. According to the information provided, this vlet is in reasonable condition, which may offer scope for a buyer who enjoys addressing cosmetic or technical points and finishing the boat further to their own taste.
Tiller steering: direct connection to boating
The steering is via a tiller and is positioned outside. This provides a classic boating experience where you are directly “in touch” with the water and the boat. Tiller steering is also simple in design and suits a compact vlet well. For canals and narrow waterways, this is a practical choice, as you can correct quickly and steer accurately at low speed.
Propulsion: Marinier outboard engine (8 hp) – operation unknown
The boat is fitted with an outboard engine from the brand Marinier with a stated output of 8 hp and petrol as fuel. An outboard in this power range is often chosen for small sloops and canal boats, as it can provide sufficient thrust for relaxed cruising and manoeuvring at moorings. The current operating condition of the engine is unknown. Potential buyers should therefore reasonably allow for an inspection, service, or possible replacement, depending on the outcome after purchase. At the same time, this offers the opportunity to tailor the propulsion to the intended use, for example with extra focus on quiet running, fuel efficiency or ease of maintenance.
Use and possibilities: day trips, city cruising and recreation
This Vlet 380 has been used on canals and ditches, as well as on lakes, ponds and rivers. This underlines the versatile nature of a compact steel vlet: from a loop through the city to a relaxed afternoon on open water in calm weather. Due to its size, the boat is mainly suited to day trips and leisure cruising, focusing on comfort at low speed, easy mooring and enjoying the surroundings. Anyone looking for a small sloop, canal boat or steel vlet as an entry-level boat, or as a project boat to improve step by step, will find this type an attractive starting point.
An accessible steel vlet with classic character
In summary, this Vlet 380 offers a compact, traditionally styled steel canal boat with a hard-chine hull, tiller steering and an outboard setup. It is a boat that suits enthusiasts of simple boating, short trips and the typical vlet feel on inland waters. Given the stated condition and the unknown engine operation, this is an interesting option for buyers who like to make their own choices regarding finish and engineering, and who want to put together a practical sloop or canal boat that matches their cruising plans.
Lot: 11651
Municipal auction
boatauction.com auctions boats on behalf of the Municipality of Amsterdam that have not been collected from the storage harbour. The boats vary greatly in quality, and we therefore recommend making use of the viewing day.
Important dates
- Online auction: Monday 9 March 2026 from 20:00
- Collection day: Saturday 14 March 2026 between 09:00 and 11:00, based on a collection schedule
- Deviation from the collection schedule is not possible.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Vlet 380 is on Saturday 7 March 2026 van 09:00 until 11:00 in Amsterdam (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is sold without a trailer.
- The operation of the engine is unknown.
- the given measurements are approximate measurements.
- there are no keys to the boat present.
- There is no boat crane or trailer ramp available at the storage location where you pick up the boat.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Vlet |
| Type | 380 |
| Length | 380 |
| Width | 120 |
| Depth | 20 |
| Year of construction | - |
| Material | Steel |
| Last antifouling treatment | - |
| Hull shape | Chine |
| Control | Tiller |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | N/A |
| Dinghy | No |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | Operation of the engine is unknown |
| Engine type | Outboard engine |
| Brand motor | Marinier |
| Power (hp) | 8 |
| Year of construction of the engine | - |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
