unique Draeck cabin sloop for boating enjoyment Anyone looking for a characterful cabin sloop with a story of its own will find the Draeck a striking appearance. This Cabin Sloop 740 once started life as a polyester lifeboat and was later converted into a cosy two-person cabin boat with a wooden superstructure. That combination is exactly what makes her a true one-off: there is no second one like her. With a length of 7.40 metres, a beam of 3.00 metres and a draught of around 0.70 metres, she feels at home on inland waterways, lakes and rivers, but also on canals and ditches. She is currently moored at the Lauwersmeer and is being auctioned via BoatAuction including complete inventory, so you can use her immediately for day trips, weekends away or a quiet holiday on the water. Cabin Sloop 740 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid up to and including 24 August 2026. what makes the Draeck so special? The Draeck draws attention because of her origin and appearance. The round-bilge hull gives her a classic line, while the wooden superstructure adds warmth and atmosphere. Inside, you steer her from the wheelhouse with a steering wheel, with a pleasant headroom of about 200 centimetres. That makes staying on board comfortable, even if you linger a bit longer. The cabin is cosy and practically laid out with a dinette and a kitchenette, and two fixed berths have been created in the forepeak. This cabin sloop is therefore ideal for anyone looking for a compact cabin boat for cruising and overnighting as a couple, without it immediately becoming large or complicated. can you stay overnight comfortably on board? Yes, she is set up for relaxed overnight stays for two people. The berths in the forepeak are supplemented with extra mattresses for a pleasant night’s sleep, and new blackout curtains provide privacy and rest. The dinette makes it cosy inside in poorer weather, and with the cushions, mattresses, sleeping bags and bedding that are included, the boat quickly feels like a small floating cottage. Also practical: there is a water tank of about 50 litres and a sink with running water. The toilet is manual and the discharge does not go directly to open water; during the works, a previous through-hull fitting was removed. how is she equipped for off-grid cruising? The boat is set up to lie comfortably even without shore facilities. She has shore power, a battery charger and an inverter, plus solar panels on the roof that support the domestic battery. There are three batteries in total with a combined capacity of around 400Ah, divided between starting, domestic use and the bow thruster. Cooking is gas-free on a two-burner induction hob and the fridge is a 220-volt unit. This makes this cabin sloop a good match for buyers searching terms such as off-grid boat, gas-free boating, cabin sloop with solar panels or cabin boat with inverter. how does she handle and what can you expect from the engine? The heart of the boat is a Bukh DV20 diesel inboard with 20 hp, electrically started and fitted with, among other things, a rev counter and temperature gauge. The engine is operational and vital components have recently been worked on, including cylinders, valves, injectors, gaskets, thermostat and alternator. Photos of the work carried out are available, as are manuals. With a cruising speed around 7 kilometres per hour and a top speed around 11 kilometres per hour, she is suitable for relaxed cruising trips. Manoeuvring is also made easier by the electric bow thruster, which is especially pleasant in harbours and narrow passages. what has been done to her in recent years? A lot of attention has clearly been given to her. The polyester hull has been painted and no indications of osmosis have been mentioned. The underwater hull was stripped back and rebuilt with multiple layers of epoxy primer, after which she was finished with B Free antifouling. Work has also been done on the superstructure: the exterior has been painted, the woodwork has been varnished and a new fender rope has been fitted. The window rubbers have been renewed and the windows have been fitted with heat-reflective film on the inside. Inside, the ceiling has been renewed and the walls have been painted, contributing to a fresh, light impression. does she have any points of attention to keep in mind? Yes, the Draeck needs some love again, mainly on the cosmetic side. Think of varnishwork that needs attention here and there, both outside and on parts of the interior. That is exactly what makes her interesting for someone who enjoys boating but also likes to gradually improve and beautify her step by step. She was taken out of the water in 2024 and the antifouling was also done that year, which provides a good base for the boating season. Anyone looking for a special 7.40-metre cabin sloop with bow thruster, diesel engine, headroom in the wheelhouse and a complete inventory will find the Draeck an inviting companion. She combines atmosphere, practical amenities and a character of her own, ready to create new memories with her next owner. the year of construction is unknown and therefore set fictitiously