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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
French waterway specialist. This 1996 Pénichette is purpose-built for France's canal and river network, think gentle cruising through Burgundy or the Loire rather than coastal sailing. It's ideal for families or groups who want a relaxed floating apartment experience without needing sailing skills.
Practical comfort features. You get heating for shoulder seasons, a bow thruster for tight locks and mooring, and a decent galley setup with fridge. The bimini offers sun protection on deck, and at 11.7m it's nimble enough to navigate narrower European waterways where bigger boats can't venture.
Budget-conscious choice. At this price point with a €3,000 deposit, you're looking at genuine value for a week's self-catering boat holiday, especially appealing if you're factoring in international flights to reach a French charter base. Running costs on French waterways are modest compared to Mediterranean yacht charters.
Age worth noting. At nearly 30 years old, this boat is reliable but you should expect some wear; confirm the engine, plumbing, and heating systems have been well-maintained before booking. It's still plenty capable, just don't expect luxury finishes.
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The marina & destination
Based at Joigny, in Joigny, France. Pénichette Comfort 6/7 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Joigny sits on the Yonne River in Burgundy, offering access to the quieter inland waterway network south towards Auxerre and the Nivernais Canal. From here, week 1 charters typically explore the locks and rural countryside of the Burgundy Canal system, with easy day-hops between small towns and wine villages. This is a low-speed, low-wind cruising ground best suited to clients seeking leisurely inland navigation rather than sailing; expect 4-5 knot cruising speeds and lock transits as the rhythm of your holiday.
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