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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (5 aboard · 47 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- 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
- Sprayhood
- 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
SailChecker Expert View
Ideal for families This compact houseboat suits families or small groups wanting a relaxed inland waterway experience rather than coastal sailing. The 2-cabin, 5-berth layout works well for a couple with children or three couples willing to share space creatively.
Practical amenities The bow thruster is genuinely useful for manoeuvring in tight French canal locks, and heating plus a fridge make longer seasons viable. The bimini top protects you from sun during those long, leisurely days puttering through the countryside, a genuine comfort on rivers.
Fair value proposition At 20+ years old, this 2002 vessel is honest about her age, but Pénichette's rental fleet is well-maintained. The €3,500 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates typical of the inland waterway market, making it accessible for a casual French canal holiday.
Canal-bound reality This is strictly a French canal and river boat, no sea legs at all. If you're imagining coastal anchorages or island hopping, look elsewhere; if you want to cruise Burgundy or the Midi at 4 knots with a glass of wine, this delivers exactly that.
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The marina & destination
Based at Scey-sur-Saone, in Scey-sur-Saone-et-Saint-Albin, France. Pénichette Premium 4/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Scey-sur-Saône is an inland marina on the Saône River in eastern France, offering access to a network of connected waterways rather than coastal cruising. Week 1 typically involves cruising the Saône south toward Lyon, passing through a series of locks and exploring the Burgundy canal system; this suits sailors seeking a leisurely pace and French riverine villages rather than open-water sailing. The location works best for clients comfortable with river navigation and lock procedures, as the Saône connects to the Rhône and Doubs rivers for varied week-one itineraries.
Frequently asked questions
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