Motorboat 1600
Basic data
| Category: | Budgetboat |
| Year of construction: | Unknown |
| Length: | 1600 cm |
| width: | 250 cm |
| Depth: | 40 cm |
| Material: | Steel |
| Motorization: | None |
| Berth: |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Specifications
Motorboat 1600 steel hull – spacious base for a custom liveaboard or leisure craft
This Motorboat 1600 concerns a steel hull of approximately 16.00 metres in length and 2.50 metres in beam, with a shallow draft of around 0.40 metres. This makes the vessel particularly interesting for buyers looking for a project boat or a solid foundation for their own layout—for example for leisure cruising, weekend trips, or a compact living concept on the water. The interior has been stripped and the hull is heavily soiled, clearly indicating that this offering is aimed at capable DIYers, professionals, or buyers who want to build up a hull to suit their own wishes and budget.
Thanks to its dimensions and steel construction, this type of motorboat hull offers a recognisable, robust appearance and a practical base for use on inland waterways, lakes, canals and rivers. The combination of length and limited draft can also be attractive for cruising areas with shallower stretches, moorings, or natural waters where you don’t want too much draft.
Motorboat 1600 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 9 March 2026.
Space, layout freedom and project potential
One of the main advantages of a stripped hull is the freedom to design the vessel entirely to your own preferences. With 16 metres of length, there is potential for multiple zones on board, such as a saloon with galley, a separate sleeping area, sanitary facilities and storage for longer trips. For those who want to create a sporty day boat with plenty of open deck space, a hull like this can also be an interesting starting point. Because there is no existing interior finish that needs to be “taken along”, the build can be tailored directly to the intended use—from a simple weekend boat to a more fully fitted-out stay-on-board vessel.
The steel hull also lends itself to a wide range of finishing styles. Think of a classic, nautical look with wooden accents, or a cleaner, modern look with light materials and a minimalist layout. For buyers who value custom work and making their own choices in insulation, joinery, installations and equipment, this type of project boat is often more attractive than a vessel where you first have to modify existing solutions.
Handling and use on inland waters
With a beam of 2.50 metres, the vessel remains relatively slender, which in practice can contribute to manageable handling in locks and during mooring manoeuvres, depending on the final engine installation and equipment. The draft of approximately 0.40 metres suggests the possibility of cruising in shallower waters as well, which can be pleasant on lakes, canals and river branches. This makes the hull potentially suitable for recreational trips, day cruising and weekend getaways on inland waters—exactly how this type of boat is often used.
Because this is a hull, performance and the on-water experience depend heavily on the choices the buyer makes regarding propulsion, steering, bow thruster, electrical system and comfort features. This provides room to optimise the vessel for relaxed cruising, efficient fuel consumption, or instead a stronger focus on manoeuvrability and control when docking.
Equipment and current condition: a clear starting point for a build
It is important to emphasise that this offering concerns a hull from which the interior has been removed and which is heavily soiled. No documentation is available. This means a buyer should take into account a process of inspection, cleaning and technical build-up. Precisely for buyers who like to work from the ground up, this can be a transparent starting point: you can see what you are buying and then build step by step towards the desired end result.
For a serious buyer, it is logical to have the hull assessed after purchase for, among other things, steel condition, any corrosion points, welding work, deck and superstructure parts, and the possibilities for installing an engine, tanks and pipework. Planning preservation and an appropriate antifouling treatment is also typically part of the process of making the vessel ready to cruise again.
Mooring and usage aspects
One specific point of attention is mentioned: this length is not permitted to be moored in Amsterdam’s city centre. Interested parties are therefore advised to verify in advance which moorings and cruising areas are suitable for a 16-metre vessel, and which local regulations apply. Outside such zones, a 16-metre motorboat can be a pleasant size for comfortable stays and longer trips on Dutch inland waters.
This Motorboat 1600 is therefore primarily an opportunity for buyers looking for a steel motorboat hull with plenty of layout freedom and the ambition to build their own project for recreation, weekend use, or a personal custom vessel.
Lot: 11647
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 Motorboat 1600 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 delivered without a trailer.
- 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 | Motorboat |
| Type | 1600 |
| Length | 1600 |
| Width | 250 |
| Depth | 40 |
| Year of construction | - |
| Material | Steel |
| Last antifouling treatment | - |
| Dinghy | No |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
Motorboat 1600 steel hull – spacious base for a custom liveaboard or leisure craft
This Motorboat 1600 concerns a steel hull of approximately 16.00 metres in length and 2.50 metres in beam, with a shallow draft of around 0.40 metres. This makes the vessel particularly interesting for buyers looking for a project boat or a solid foundation for their own layout—for example for leisure cruising, weekend trips, or a compact living concept on the water. The interior has been stripped and the hull is heavily soiled, clearly indicating that this offering is aimed at capable DIYers, professionals, or buyers who want to build up a hull to suit their own wishes and budget.
Thanks to its dimensions and steel construction, this type of motorboat hull offers a recognisable, robust appearance and a practical base for use on inland waterways, lakes, canals and rivers. The combination of length and limited draft can also be attractive for cruising areas with shallower stretches, moorings, or natural waters where you don’t want too much draft.
Motorboat 1600 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 9 March 2026.
Space, layout freedom and project potential
One of the main advantages of a stripped hull is the freedom to design the vessel entirely to your own preferences. With 16 metres of length, there is potential for multiple zones on board, such as a saloon with galley, a separate sleeping area, sanitary facilities and storage for longer trips. For those who want to create a sporty day boat with plenty of open deck space, a hull like this can also be an interesting starting point. Because there is no existing interior finish that needs to be “taken along”, the build can be tailored directly to the intended use—from a simple weekend boat to a more fully fitted-out stay-on-board vessel.
The steel hull also lends itself to a wide range of finishing styles. Think of a classic, nautical look with wooden accents, or a cleaner, modern look with light materials and a minimalist layout. For buyers who value custom work and making their own choices in insulation, joinery, installations and equipment, this type of project boat is often more attractive than a vessel where you first have to modify existing solutions.
Handling and use on inland waters
With a beam of 2.50 metres, the vessel remains relatively slender, which in practice can contribute to manageable handling in locks and during mooring manoeuvres, depending on the final engine installation and equipment. The draft of approximately 0.40 metres suggests the possibility of cruising in shallower waters as well, which can be pleasant on lakes, canals and river branches. This makes the hull potentially suitable for recreational trips, day cruising and weekend getaways on inland waters—exactly how this type of boat is often used.
Because this is a hull, performance and the on-water experience depend heavily on the choices the buyer makes regarding propulsion, steering, bow thruster, electrical system and comfort features. This provides room to optimise the vessel for relaxed cruising, efficient fuel consumption, or instead a stronger focus on manoeuvrability and control when docking.
Equipment and current condition: a clear starting point for a build
It is important to emphasise that this offering concerns a hull from which the interior has been removed and which is heavily soiled. No documentation is available. This means a buyer should take into account a process of inspection, cleaning and technical build-up. Precisely for buyers who like to work from the ground up, this can be a transparent starting point: you can see what you are buying and then build step by step towards the desired end result.
For a serious buyer, it is logical to have the hull assessed after purchase for, among other things, steel condition, any corrosion points, welding work, deck and superstructure parts, and the possibilities for installing an engine, tanks and pipework. Planning preservation and an appropriate antifouling treatment is also typically part of the process of making the vessel ready to cruise again.
Mooring and usage aspects
One specific point of attention is mentioned: this length is not permitted to be moored in Amsterdam’s city centre. Interested parties are therefore advised to verify in advance which moorings and cruising areas are suitable for a 16-metre vessel, and which local regulations apply. Outside such zones, a 16-metre motorboat can be a pleasant size for comfortable stays and longer trips on Dutch inland waters.
This Motorboat 1600 is therefore primarily an opportunity for buyers looking for a steel motorboat hull with plenty of layout freedom and the ambition to build their own project for recreation, weekend use, or a personal custom vessel.
Lot: 11647
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 Motorboat 1600 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 delivered without a trailer.
- 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 | Motorboat |
| Type | 1600 |
| Length | 1600 |
| Width | 250 |
| Depth | 40 |
| Year of construction | - |
| Material | Steel |
| Last antifouling treatment | - |
| Dinghy | No |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
