Waterman 10.70
Basic data
| Category: | Motorboat |
| Year of construction: | 1977 |
| Length: | 1100 cm |
| width: | 350 cm |
| Depth: | 90 cm |
| Material: | Steel |
| Motorization: | Samofa |
| Berth: |
Blokzijl, Netherlands
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Specifications
Waterman 1070 steel motor yacht
This Waterman 10.70 from 1977 is a steel motorboat with the character of a classic Dutch hard-chine yacht and the practical layout of a vessel built for extended stays on board. She is 11.00 metres long and 3.50 metres wide, with a draft of approx. 0.90 metres and an air draft of about 2.40 metres. That makes the Waterman feel at home on inland waterways, lakes and rivers, but also on canals and narrow waterways where a compact air draft and manageable dimensions make all the difference. Inside there is approx. 1.90 metres of headroom, which makes staying on board comfortable, whether you are travelling for longer periods or looking for a permanent berth.
Waterman 10.70 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid until 6 July 2026.
The boat comes from the second owner. The first owner was a professional inland skipper and lived on her for many years after retirement. You can see that background in the choices on board: focused on comfort, self-sufficiency and practical use. She is in reasonable condition and was taken out of the water in 2024 for maintenance, including an antifouling treatment carried out in 2024.
What makes this Waterman 1070 interesting for longer stays?
She is fitted out with amenities suited to comfortable living and cruising. On board you will find, among other things, a shower, hot water, a refrigerator, a cooker and a microwave. There are four fixed berths plus two additional berths, giving you flexibility for family or guests. The water tank of approx. 1,000 litres is generous for a motor yacht in this length class and supports longer stays without constant refilling. An electric toilet is installed; the discharge goes directly overboard, something to consider depending on your cruising area and personal preference.
Heating is provided by a stove, making her suitable for early and late season use as well. Anyone searching for “steel motor yacht with headroom”, “Waterman 1070 for sale” or “motorboat suitable for living aboard” will often find in this type of vessel exactly that combination of space, stability and solidity that makes life on board enjoyable.
How does she handle underway and in the marina?
The Waterman has wheel steering with the helm position outside, and according to the information provided there is also inside and outside steering with hydraulic steering, which makes cruising comfortable in changing weather. She is known for tracking well and being stable—qualities that suit a steel hard-chine hull and a weight of approx. 7,000 kg.
Mooring and departing are supported by an electric bow thruster. In addition, a spud pole is fitted, a practical aid when mooring alongside and when lying still on lakes up to about 2 metres deep. For those looking for a “motorboat with bow thruster” or a “Waterman with spud pole”, this is a combination that brings a lot of peace of mind in practice, especially in wind or confined spaces.
Which engine is installed and what performance can you expect?
She is equipped with a Samofa diesel inboard engine from 1977, 52 hp and four cylinders. Starting is electric. The stated cruising speed is around 12 km/h and the maximum speed around 15 km/h, suitable for relaxed inland cruising. Instruments such as a fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge and tachometer are present, allowing you to monitor the key values while underway. The diesel tank has a capacity of approx. 500 litres, which—combined with her calm cruising character—invites longer trips without haste.
What about electrics, onboard energy and known points of attention?
On board there are 12V, 24V and 220V systems, including shore power, battery charger, alternator, inverter and voltmeter. There are three batteries with a total capacity of approx. 540 Ah. There are also solar panels for both systems, which is convenient for those who like to anchor out or want to be less dependent on the dock. A compass is present for basic navigation. Furthermore, there are two anchors with chain and a manual anchor winch.
A known point of attention is that some gauges do not function. This is relevant for buyers who want everything working immediately, and it is wise to pay extra attention to this during a viewing. On the positive side, the electrics have largely been renewed and a wiring diagram is available, making it much easier to understand and, if desired, further improve the system.
Externally she is equipped with guardrails, additional railings, fenders and lines, and a swim ladder. An electric bilge pump is installed. Included in the sale are, among other items, a TV and various rigging (kaliwant).
This Waterman 10.70 is therefore an inviting choice for anyone looking for a classic steel motor yacht with living space, practical handling and amenities for longer trips or staying on board. She is offered via Boatauction; a great opportunity to acquire her and gradually tailor her further to your own wishes.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Waterman 10.70 is on Saturday 4 July 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Blokzijl (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- 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 | Waterman |
| Type | 10.70 |
| Length | 1100 |
| Width | 350 |
| Depth | 90 |
| Clearance height | 240 |
| Year of construction | 1977 |
| Material | Steel |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 4 |
| Number of sleeping places (extra) | 2 |
| Standing height indoors | 190 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2024 |
| Hull shape | Chine |
| Control | Wheel |
| Location control | Outside |
| Shower | |
| Fridge | |
| Cooker | |
| Microwave | |
| Curtains | |
| Warm water | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 1000 |
| Toilet | Electric |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | Yes |
| Heating | Stove |
| Bilge pump | Electric |
| Weight (kg) | 7000 |
| Anchor(s) | 2 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Maximum speed | kilometers per hour | 15 |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Samofa |
| Model engine | Diesel |
| Power (hp) | 52 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity in liters | 500 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | |
| Temperature Gauge | |
| Tachometer | |
| Bow thruster | Electric |
| Number of batteries present | 3 |
| Total battery capacity | 540 amp |
| Battery charger | |
| Alternator | |
| Inverter | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| Solar panel | |
| 12V | |
| 220V | |
| 24V |
Waterman 1070 steel motor yacht
This Waterman 10.70 from 1977 is a steel motorboat with the character of a classic Dutch hard-chine yacht and the practical layout of a vessel built for extended stays on board. She is 11.00 metres long and 3.50 metres wide, with a draft of approx. 0.90 metres and an air draft of about 2.40 metres. That makes the Waterman feel at home on inland waterways, lakes and rivers, but also on canals and narrow waterways where a compact air draft and manageable dimensions make all the difference. Inside there is approx. 1.90 metres of headroom, which makes staying on board comfortable, whether you are travelling for longer periods or looking for a permanent berth.
Waterman 10.70 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid until 6 July 2026.
The boat comes from the second owner. The first owner was a professional inland skipper and lived on her for many years after retirement. You can see that background in the choices on board: focused on comfort, self-sufficiency and practical use. She is in reasonable condition and was taken out of the water in 2024 for maintenance, including an antifouling treatment carried out in 2024.
What makes this Waterman 1070 interesting for longer stays?
She is fitted out with amenities suited to comfortable living and cruising. On board you will find, among other things, a shower, hot water, a refrigerator, a cooker and a microwave. There are four fixed berths plus two additional berths, giving you flexibility for family or guests. The water tank of approx. 1,000 litres is generous for a motor yacht in this length class and supports longer stays without constant refilling. An electric toilet is installed; the discharge goes directly overboard, something to consider depending on your cruising area and personal preference.
Heating is provided by a stove, making her suitable for early and late season use as well. Anyone searching for “steel motor yacht with headroom”, “Waterman 1070 for sale” or “motorboat suitable for living aboard” will often find in this type of vessel exactly that combination of space, stability and solidity that makes life on board enjoyable.
How does she handle underway and in the marina?
The Waterman has wheel steering with the helm position outside, and according to the information provided there is also inside and outside steering with hydraulic steering, which makes cruising comfortable in changing weather. She is known for tracking well and being stable—qualities that suit a steel hard-chine hull and a weight of approx. 7,000 kg.
Mooring and departing are supported by an electric bow thruster. In addition, a spud pole is fitted, a practical aid when mooring alongside and when lying still on lakes up to about 2 metres deep. For those looking for a “motorboat with bow thruster” or a “Waterman with spud pole”, this is a combination that brings a lot of peace of mind in practice, especially in wind or confined spaces.
Which engine is installed and what performance can you expect?
She is equipped with a Samofa diesel inboard engine from 1977, 52 hp and four cylinders. Starting is electric. The stated cruising speed is around 12 km/h and the maximum speed around 15 km/h, suitable for relaxed inland cruising. Instruments such as a fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge and tachometer are present, allowing you to monitor the key values while underway. The diesel tank has a capacity of approx. 500 litres, which—combined with her calm cruising character—invites longer trips without haste.
What about electrics, onboard energy and known points of attention?
On board there are 12V, 24V and 220V systems, including shore power, battery charger, alternator, inverter and voltmeter. There are three batteries with a total capacity of approx. 540 Ah. There are also solar panels for both systems, which is convenient for those who like to anchor out or want to be less dependent on the dock. A compass is present for basic navigation. Furthermore, there are two anchors with chain and a manual anchor winch.
A known point of attention is that some gauges do not function. This is relevant for buyers who want everything working immediately, and it is wise to pay extra attention to this during a viewing. On the positive side, the electrics have largely been renewed and a wiring diagram is available, making it much easier to understand and, if desired, further improve the system.
Externally she is equipped with guardrails, additional railings, fenders and lines, and a swim ladder. An electric bilge pump is installed. Included in the sale are, among other items, a TV and various rigging (kaliwant).
This Waterman 10.70 is therefore an inviting choice for anyone looking for a classic steel motor yacht with living space, practical handling and amenities for longer trips or staying on board. She is offered via Boatauction; a great opportunity to acquire her and gradually tailor her further to your own wishes.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Waterman 10.70 is on Saturday 4 July 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Blokzijl (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- 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 | Waterman |
| Type | 10.70 |
| Length | 1100 |
| Width | 350 |
| Depth | 90 |
| Clearance height | 240 |
| Year of construction | 1977 |
| Material | Steel |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 4 |
| Number of sleeping places (extra) | 2 |
| Standing height indoors | 190 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2024 |
| Hull shape | Chine |
| Control | Wheel |
| Location control | Outside |
| Shower | |
| Fridge | |
| Cooker | |
| Microwave | |
| Curtains | |
| Warm water | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 1000 |
| Toilet | Electric |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | Yes |
| Heating | Stove |
| Bilge pump | Electric |
| Weight (kg) | 7000 |
| Anchor(s) | 2 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Maximum speed | kilometers per hour | 15 |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Samofa |
| Model engine | Diesel |
| Power (hp) | 52 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity in liters | 500 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | |
| Temperature Gauge | |
| Tachometer | |
| Bow thruster | Electric |
| Number of batteries present | 3 |
| Total battery capacity | 540 amp |
| Battery charger | |
| Alternator | |
| Inverter | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| Solar panel | |
| 12V | |
| 220V | |
| 24V |
