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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (6 aboard · 46 not)
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- TV
- Bow thruster
- Flybridge
- Air condition
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
About this yacht
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Perfect for couples This 10.8m Nicols motor boat is ideal for two couples or a small family wanting a relaxed inland waterway experience without the complexity of sailing. The 2-cabin setup keeps things cosy and social, which works well for friends who actually enjoy each other's company.
Practical highlights The flybridge is a genuine selling point, you get great views while piloting and a proper outdoor space to relax. Heating and a bow thruster are proper necessities on French inland waterways, making life significantly easier when navigating narrow locks and tight moorings.
Strong value proposition At this price point with modern conveniences (coffee maker, ice maker, TV), you're getting solid day-to-day comfort without paying for unnecessary luxury. For a week exploring the Loire Valley or Burgundy rivers, this represents decent bang for your euro.
One practical note You'll want to factor in the learning curve for inland navigation if you're unfamiliar with river systems, locks, water levels, and tight spaces require attention, though Anjou Navigation typically provides good briefings. Budget extra time for your first day to get comfortable with the boat's handling.
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The marina & destination
Based at Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France. Prélude is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Sablé-sur-Sarthe sits on the Sarthe River in the Loire Valley and serves as an inland cruising base rather than a coastal one. Week 1 cruising typically covers the gentle river system toward Le Mans or downstream toward the Maine confluence, with lock transits required; this suits clients seeking a slower-paced, cultural cruise through French countryside rather than open-water sailing. The location works well if you want to combine boating with wine regions and châteaux visits, though it is not a suitable starting point if your week 1 plan involves coastal sailing or significant distance.
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