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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- 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
- 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
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for river explorers. This classic 1992 Pénichette houseboat suits couples or small families wanting a slow, leisurely inland waterway experience rather than coastal sailing, think French canals and rivers rather than open water. It's an intimate floating cottage, not a performance yacht, so expect a genuinely different holiday pace.
Charming vintage appeal. At 9.3 metres with just one cabin but five berths, you get cosy, practical layout with heating and basic galley comfort. The electric toilet and refrigerator handle essentials well for river cruising where you're rarely more than a few hours from a village or town.
Honest value question. At €2500 deposit for a 1992 boat, pricing is reasonable for French inland charters, but clarify total weekly rates and fuel/mooring costs upfront, as river boats can have hidden logistics. Riverly operates solid bases across France, so getting there from a major international airport is straightforward enough.
Age is the caveat. A 32-year-old vessel needs honest maintenance records; ask about recent engine work and systems updates before committing. It's charming character, not cutting-edge, so set expectations accordingly.
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The marina & destination
Based at Argens-Minervois, in Argens-Minervois, France. Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
I don't have reliable information about a marina called Argens-Minervois in France. While Argens-Minervois is a commune in the Occitanie region, I'm not confident about the existence, location, or characteristics of a operational yacht marina there. Rather than guess at cruising grounds or facilities, I'd recommend verifying the marina name and location with SailChecker's suppliers or nautical databases before I draft copy for client-facing materials.
Frequently asked questions
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