Bekebrede 1800 Explorer Trawler | Yacht Auction – YachtBid
This 18.45-metre trawler has already crossed an ocean. Built in 2000 by Heijsman Scheepsbouw and FSW Welgelegen to a design by Martin Bekebrede, the Bekebrede 1800 Explorer Trawler is a steel-hulled, round-bilged long-range cruiser designed from the outset for serious offshore passages rather than weekend coastal hops. Her Portuguese bridge deck, deep fuel and water capacity, and heavy-duty build reflect a single-minded brief: get a crew across open water safely, and keep them comfortable once they arrive. That combination of proven seakeeping and liveaboard practicality is now heading to a yacht auction, giving offshore-minded buyers a transparent route to ownership.
Why buy this yacht at auction?
Auctioning a yacht like this one makes particular sense. The Bekebrede 1800 is a one-of-a-kind, owner-modified vessel her current owner even added extra sails as a genuine back-up propulsion system for ocean crossings and pricing something this specific through private negotiation is genuinely difficult. An open auction lets the market decide what her rare combination of range, robustness, and history is actually worth, and it does so transparently: every step of the process is visible, so bidders always know where they stand. The timeline is fixed and short rather than dragging on for months, and the listing reaches a genuinely international pool of offshore cruisers and liveaboard buyers, not just whoever happens to be looking locally.
Step-by-step auction process
Bidding starts with a free registration through our partner Bright Auctions, after which you can view the yacht in person, place your bid, and once you've won arrange delivery through the broker. The full walkthrough is on our Buying page.
Auction Details
Specifications
Brand: Bekebrede
Model: 1800 Explorer Trawler
Year built: 2000
Type: Motor Yacht (Explorer Trawler)
Length / Beam / Draft: 18.45 m / 5.25 m / 1.80 m
Engine(s): 1x MAN D2866E diesel, 242 HP
Max speed: 9.5 knots
Cabins / Berths: 4 / 6
Material: Steel
Viewing days
Saturday, 19 September 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday, 3 October 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Het Breukeleveensemeentje 6, 1231 LM, Loosdrecht, The Netherlands
Auction details
Auction opens: 29 September 2026, 17:00
Auction closes: 6 October 2026, 19:00
Starting bid: € 100,000
Broker
Julian De Heer
De Valk Yacht Brokers
+31 (0)35 582 90 30
Full listing: Bekebrede 1800 Explorer Trawler on YachtBid
Extra information
For the full specification sheet, layout drawings, and additional photos, Download the brochure! If you have questions about registering, bidding, or how delivery works, our yacht auction FAQ covers the details.
Ready to make your move?
A trawler this capable, with this kind of history, doesn't come up for auction often. If long-range comfort and a genuinely proven hull are what you're after, now's the time to register, study the specifications and get your bid in before the auction closes on 6 October.