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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (4 aboard · 48 not)
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Flybridge
- Air condition
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- 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
- Bow thruster
- 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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Ideal for families The Nicols Sedan 1170 is a solid choice for groups seeking a relaxed inland waterway experience rather than coastal sailing. With 4 cabins and berths for 10, it's perfect for multi-family holidays or friends wanting their own sleeping space without the premium price tag of a larger vessel.
Practical river cruiser The flybridge is a genuine standout, rare on boats this size and length, giving you excellent sightlines for navigation and a social hub for evening aperitifs. Heating and a coffee maker suggest comfort-focused design, ideal for spring or autumn cruising on French waterways where temperatures can dip unexpectedly.
Solid value proposition At this price point and age (2002), you're getting sensible, proven river-boat technology without paying for flashy extras. The €3,000 deposit is refreshingly modest, making this an accessible option for charter newcomers or budget-conscious groups.
Age-related consideration A 22-year-old motor boat will require diligent pre-charter inspection, ask Anjou Navigation specifically about recent engine servicing and any upgrades to navigation systems. If the mechanical side checks out, you've found genuine value; if not, you might want to compare with newer alternatives in their fleet or nearby bases.
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The marina & destination
Based at Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France. Mélodie 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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