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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- 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
- Flybridge
- 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 compact 7.8m Nicols sedan is ideal for two people seeking a relaxed, low-stress getaway on French inland waterways. The single cabin setup works beautifully for partners or close friends, though the four berths suggest it can squeeze in guests for shorter trips.
Practical river cruiser Built for France's canal network, "Cantate" prioritises comfort over flashiness with heating for shoulder seasons and a coffee maker for morning routines. It's straightforward to operate for anyone with basic boating experience, and the motor-only setup means you're not wrestling sails after a long flight.
Solid value proposition At this size and age, the €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and you're paying for a vessel designed specifically for the Anjou region's gentle waterways rather than overspending on blue-water credentials you won't need. Fuel costs on inland rivers are modest compared to coastal charters.
One consideration With just one cabin, there's genuinely limited privacy if you're bringing a third party, and the boat's narrow beam means storage is snug, pack light if you're away for more than a long weekend.
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The marina & destination
Based at Grez-Neuville, in Grez-Neuville, France. Cantate is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Grez-Neuville sits on the Maine river in the Loire Valley, offering access to a network of inland waterways rather than coastal cruising; week one typically involves navigating locks upstream toward Angers or downstream toward the Oudon confluence, with gentle river scenery and small villages as destinations. This base suits charterers seeking a slower pace of cruising with manageable daily distances, french inland cuisine, and the chance to explore châteaux-lined valleys rather than open water. Note that this is river cruising requiring lock experience or willingness to learn; it's not suitable for those expecting Aegean-style sailing.
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