Live Aboard 1800: Spacious Motor Yacht for Sale
More than a yacht: The Custom Built Live Aboard 1800 as your home on the water
Not everyone is looking for a yacht to chase the horizon at full speed. Some are searching for something entirely different: a place where travelling and living become one. A vessel where you can spend weeks, months, or even years in complete comfort without sacrificing space or convenience.
The Custom Built Live Aboard 1800 was created with exactly that purpose in mind. Originally built in 1956 and completely transformed in 2008, this former working vessel has been converted into a luxurious floating home equipped with everything needed for extended stays. From central heating and a fully equipped kitchen to spacious cabins and modern onboard systems, every detail has been designed to make life on Europe's inland waterways as comfortable as possible.
Not a holiday boat, but a true home afloat
While many motor yachts are designed for weekend escapes or summer holidays, the Custom Built Live Aboard 1800 was built around a completely different concept.
This vessel is all about living, comfort and freedom. Measuring over 18 metres in length and more than 4 metres in beam, she offers an exceptionally spacious interior. Large living areas, abundant natural light and a practical layout make her ideal for those who want to spend extended periods on board.
Whether you're cruising through the Dutch waterways, exploring the French canals for months, or travelling along Germany's rivers, this vessel allows every destination to feel like home.
A remarkable transformation focused on comfort
In 2008, the vessel underwent a complete transformation. The interior was entirely redesigned to create a modern floating residence while preserving the solid character of the original hull.
Today, she features:
Three comfortable cabins accommodating up to eight guests
Two spacious cabins with king-size beds
A bright and inviting saloon
Central heating for year-round comfort
A luxury kitchen with granite countertops
Induction cooktop, dishwasher, combination oven and dual refrigerators
Electric blinds in the saloon
Bosch washer/dryer combination
As a result, the vessel feels far more like a luxury waterfront apartment than a traditional motor yacht.
Ready for independent cruising
For extended voyages, reliability is just as important as comfort.
The Custom Built Live Aboard 1800 is powered by two Deawoo MD126T diesel engines, each producing 200 hp. In addition, she is equipped with a comprehensive Victron power management system, solar panels, a generator, and generous fuel and freshwater capacities.
Key features include:
Twin Deawoo MD126T diesel engines
200 hp per engine
4,000-litre fuel capacity
2,000-litre freshwater capacity
Victron Quattro inverter/charger
Eight solar panels
Westerbeke generator
New battery bank (2025)
CVO certificate renewed in 2025
This equipment allows for comfortable and self-sufficient cruising, reducing dependence on marinas and shore facilities during longer journeys.
Why buy through an auction?
Purchasing the Custom Built Live Aboard 1800 through auction offers complete transparency and clarity. All bids are visible in real time, allowing every interested buyer to follow the auction process from beginning to end.
Through YachtBid, the vessel is promoted internationally to a network of buyers in more than 100 countries. Together with De Valk Yacht Brokers and Bright Auctions, the entire sales process is professionally managed.
With more than 500 yachts sold and 85% sold within three months, YachtBid has established itself as Europe's leading platform for luxury yacht auctions.
Step-by-step auction process
Register: Create your account via the Bright Auctions platform.
View: Visit the vessel during one of the official viewing days in Loosdrecht.
Bid: Place your bids online during the auction period.
Complete: After the auction closes, finalise the purchase together with the broker and arrange delivery.
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Yacht details
Model: Custom Built Live Aboard 1800
Type: Motor Yacht / Live Aboard
Year: 1956
Major conversion: 2008
Length: 18.19 m
Beam: 4.20 m
Draft: 1.85 m
Hull material: Steel
Displacement: 55,000 kg
Engines: 2 × Deawoo MD126T
Power: 200 hp per engine
Fuel: Diesel
Cabins / Berths: 3 cabins / 8 berths
Location: Loosdrecht, The Netherlands
VAT: Paid
Starting bid: €100,000
Asking price: €395,000
Auction schedule
Auction opens: 3 September 2026 – 17:00 CET
Auction closes: 10 September 2026 – 19:00 CET
Viewing days
8 August 2026 – 10:00 – 16:00
21 August 2026 – 10:00 – 16:00
8 September 2026 – 10:00 – 16:00
Location:
't Breukeleveense Meentje 6
1231 LM Loosdrecht
The Netherlands
Broker contact
De Valk Yacht Brokers
Julian de Heer
+31 (0)35 582 90 30
True freedom begins when you can take your home wherever you go
The Custom Built Live Aboard 1800 is neither a traditional motor yacht nor a standard houseboat. She combines the comfort of a fully equipped home with the freedom to wake up in a different location whenever you choose.
With spacious living areas, modern onboard amenities, reliable engineering and extensive equipment, she is perfectly suited to owners who want more than simply boating—they want to embrace life on the water.
For anyone dreaming of a floating home with Europe's inland waterways as their backyard, this remarkable Live Aboard presents a rare opportunity. Visit the viewing days and discover how comfortable life on the water can truly be.