De Vries Lentsch Kotter
Basic data
| Category: | Sailboat |
| Year of construction: | 1983 |
| Length: | 1200 cm |
| width: | 400 cm |
| Depth: | 200 cm |
| Material: | Steel |
| Motorization: | Peugeot Indanor |
| Berth: |
Deil, Netherlands
|
Specifications
De Vries Lentsch cutter with character
Anyone looking for a steel cutter with classic lines and a warm, familiar “ship” feel will find this 1983 De Vries Lentsch a particularly appealing candidate. The boat is built with a round-bilge hull, which is reflected in her timeless appearance as well as her comfortable behavior on the water. With an overall length of approx. 12.00 meters, a beam of 4.00 meters and a draft of about 2.00 meters, she is a serious presence—suited to longer trips on inland waterways, lakes and rivers, but also capable of offshore passages when conditions and preparation are right. Her air draft of around 14.00 meters and two aluminum masts underline that she is not just a motorboat, but a true sailing cutter that invites you to set a course.
Inside, the boat offers a headroom of about 2.00 meters, making time aboard comfortable even on longer journeys. There are six fixed berths, making her interesting for families, couples who like to bring guests, or boaters looking for space for extended holidays. The accommodation includes a dinette and a galley with a stove, oven and freezer. Mattresses are also present. With a water tank of approx. 420 liters and a diesel tank of approx. 360 liters, she is set up for autonomy—so you don’t have to head straight for a marina after every day underway.
This De Vries Lentsch cutter is now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 21 September 2026.
How does she motor and sail in practice?
She is equipped with an inboard diesel engine, a Peugeot Indenor with Volvo Penta designation, 55 hp and four cylinders, electrically started. The engine is operational and suits the character of a cutter that logs her miles both under sail and on the engine. The stated cruising speed is around 10 km/h, with a maximum of approx. 16 km/h. Steering is by wheel and she has a dual helm station and twin rudders, contributing to control and good tracking. For those searching for “12 meter steel cutter”, “De Vries Lentsch cutter” or “round-bilge cutter for sale”, this is a boat that fits squarely into that popular size and layout segment.
How is onboard comfort arranged?
On board you’ll find amenities that make staying aboard pleasant, even outside the high season. She has a heater for warmth and an electric toilet. The toilet discharges directly overboard; this is important to consider in your own usage plans and the local regulations in your cruising area. Electrically, she is equipped with 12V, alternator, voltmeter, shore power and solar panels (Aqua Solar). Total battery capacity is approx. 300 Ah, which—combined with shore power and the solar panel—helps you remain self-sufficient for longer. An in-car radio with CD player and an Engel cool box are also mentioned in the available documentation and equipment list.
What navigation equipment and gear comes with her?
For navigation she is notably well equipped for a boat in this class. Think depth sounder, GPS, chartplotter, compass, VHF radio and radar. That makes her interesting for those who don’t just do day trips, but also want more serious navigation on open water or in reduced visibility. On deck she is fitted with, among other things, davits, a crane or hoist, guardrails and a swim ladder. The anchor is present with chain and a manual anchor windlass. Fenders and lines are also mentioned, which is practical for mooring. Safety equipment includes a lifebuoy, liferaft and a self-draining cockpit—an attribute many boaters appreciate when conditions get rougher.
What is her current condition and what needs attention?
According to the information provided, the boat is in reasonable condition and was taken out of the water for maintenance in 2024, during which antifouling was also applied. There is, however, a clear point of attention: the teak deck on the cabin leaks and needs repair or replacement. For the same reason, the teak on the side decks has already been removed. This is valuable information for buyers specifically looking for a “cutter project boat”, a “steel sailboat with engine”, or a cutter that offers room to improve her further to their own wishes. It’s an opportunity for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and make her fully match their cruising plans again.
This De Vries Lentsch cutter combines space, classic construction and a complete basic equipment package with an honestly stated improvement point. She invites you to refit her as a comfortable cruising boat, a sailing holiday home on the water, or a tough touring cutter for longer routes. Through BoatAuction she gets the chance to find a new owner who sees her character and shapes her future on the water.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this De Vries Lentsch Kotter is on Saturday 19 September 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Deil (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 | De Vries Lentsch |
| Type | Kotter |
| Length | 1200 |
| Width | 400 |
| Depth | 200 |
| Clearance height | 1400 |
| Year of construction | 1983 |
| Material | Steel |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 6 |
| Standing height indoors | 200 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2024 |
| Hull shape | Roundbilge |
| Control | Wheel |
| Location control | Inside + Outside |
| Rudder | Double |
| Separate dining area | |
| Cooker | |
| Curtains | |
| Oven | |
| Freezer | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 420 |
| Toilet | Electric |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | Yes |
| Heating | Stove |
| Dinghy | No |
| Life buoy | |
| Life raft | |
| Self-draining cockpit | |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 13000 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Davits | |
| Crane | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Teak deck | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Maximum speed | kilometers per hour | 16 |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Peugeot Indanor |
| Model engine | Volvo penta |
| Power (hp) | 55 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1980 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity in liters | 360 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Temperature Gauge | |
| Bow thruster | n/a |
| Total battery capacity | 300 |
| Alternator | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| Solar panel | |
| 12V |
| Number of masts | 2 |
| Mast material | Aluminum |
| Mizzen | |
| Jib | |
| Main sail | |
| Flying Jib | |
| Storm jib |
De Vries Lentsch cutter with character
Anyone looking for a steel cutter with classic lines and a warm, familiar “ship” feel will find this 1983 De Vries Lentsch a particularly appealing candidate. The boat is built with a round-bilge hull, which is reflected in her timeless appearance as well as her comfortable behavior on the water. With an overall length of approx. 12.00 meters, a beam of 4.00 meters and a draft of about 2.00 meters, she is a serious presence—suited to longer trips on inland waterways, lakes and rivers, but also capable of offshore passages when conditions and preparation are right. Her air draft of around 14.00 meters and two aluminum masts underline that she is not just a motorboat, but a true sailing cutter that invites you to set a course.
Inside, the boat offers a headroom of about 2.00 meters, making time aboard comfortable even on longer journeys. There are six fixed berths, making her interesting for families, couples who like to bring guests, or boaters looking for space for extended holidays. The accommodation includes a dinette and a galley with a stove, oven and freezer. Mattresses are also present. With a water tank of approx. 420 liters and a diesel tank of approx. 360 liters, she is set up for autonomy—so you don’t have to head straight for a marina after every day underway.
This De Vries Lentsch cutter is now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 21 September 2026.
How does she motor and sail in practice?
She is equipped with an inboard diesel engine, a Peugeot Indenor with Volvo Penta designation, 55 hp and four cylinders, electrically started. The engine is operational and suits the character of a cutter that logs her miles both under sail and on the engine. The stated cruising speed is around 10 km/h, with a maximum of approx. 16 km/h. Steering is by wheel and she has a dual helm station and twin rudders, contributing to control and good tracking. For those searching for “12 meter steel cutter”, “De Vries Lentsch cutter” or “round-bilge cutter for sale”, this is a boat that fits squarely into that popular size and layout segment.
How is onboard comfort arranged?
On board you’ll find amenities that make staying aboard pleasant, even outside the high season. She has a heater for warmth and an electric toilet. The toilet discharges directly overboard; this is important to consider in your own usage plans and the local regulations in your cruising area. Electrically, she is equipped with 12V, alternator, voltmeter, shore power and solar panels (Aqua Solar). Total battery capacity is approx. 300 Ah, which—combined with shore power and the solar panel—helps you remain self-sufficient for longer. An in-car radio with CD player and an Engel cool box are also mentioned in the available documentation and equipment list.
What navigation equipment and gear comes with her?
For navigation she is notably well equipped for a boat in this class. Think depth sounder, GPS, chartplotter, compass, VHF radio and radar. That makes her interesting for those who don’t just do day trips, but also want more serious navigation on open water or in reduced visibility. On deck she is fitted with, among other things, davits, a crane or hoist, guardrails and a swim ladder. The anchor is present with chain and a manual anchor windlass. Fenders and lines are also mentioned, which is practical for mooring. Safety equipment includes a lifebuoy, liferaft and a self-draining cockpit—an attribute many boaters appreciate when conditions get rougher.
What is her current condition and what needs attention?
According to the information provided, the boat is in reasonable condition and was taken out of the water for maintenance in 2024, during which antifouling was also applied. There is, however, a clear point of attention: the teak deck on the cabin leaks and needs repair or replacement. For the same reason, the teak on the side decks has already been removed. This is valuable information for buyers specifically looking for a “cutter project boat”, a “steel sailboat with engine”, or a cutter that offers room to improve her further to their own wishes. It’s an opportunity for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and make her fully match their cruising plans again.
This De Vries Lentsch cutter combines space, classic construction and a complete basic equipment package with an honestly stated improvement point. She invites you to refit her as a comfortable cruising boat, a sailing holiday home on the water, or a tough touring cutter for longer routes. Through BoatAuction she gets the chance to find a new owner who sees her character and shapes her future on the water.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this De Vries Lentsch Kotter is on Saturday 19 September 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Deil (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 | De Vries Lentsch |
| Type | Kotter |
| Length | 1200 |
| Width | 400 |
| Depth | 200 |
| Clearance height | 1400 |
| Year of construction | 1983 |
| Material | Steel |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 6 |
| Standing height indoors | 200 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2024 |
| Hull shape | Roundbilge |
| Control | Wheel |
| Location control | Inside + Outside |
| Rudder | Double |
| Separate dining area | |
| Cooker | |
| Curtains | |
| Oven | |
| Freezer | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 420 |
| Toilet | Electric |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | Yes |
| Heating | Stove |
| Dinghy | No |
| Life buoy | |
| Life raft | |
| Self-draining cockpit | |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 13000 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Davits | |
| Crane | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Teak deck | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Maximum speed | kilometers per hour | 16 |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Peugeot Indanor |
| Model engine | Volvo penta |
| Power (hp) | 55 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1980 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity in liters | 360 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Temperature Gauge | |
| Bow thruster | n/a |
| Total battery capacity | 300 |
| Alternator | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| Solar panel | |
| 12V |
| Number of masts | 2 |
| Mast material | Aluminum |
| Mizzen | |
| Jib | |
| Main sail | |
| Flying Jib | |
| Storm jib |
