Luxury aluminium sloop for day trips and weekendsThe BoB Sloepen Explorer 1100 is a strikingly young, custom-built sloop from 2023 that invites you to head straight out onto the water. She combines a tough aluminium hard-chine hull with a luxurious look and a layout that suits both relaxed cruising and sporty boating with friends or family. With her length of 11.00 metres and beam of 3.55 metres, the Explorer 1100 feels spacious on board, while her air draft of approx. 1.40 metres also makes her interesting for routes with bridges on inland waters, canals and waterways. This BoB Sloepen has been used by the first owner and was always kept in a boathouse, which is ideal for anyone who values a well-kept presentation and a boat that has been stored under cover.What makes this Explorer 1100 so suitable as a weekender?She is set up to be more than just a day boat. In the bow there is a comfortable cabin with plenty of storage space and a built-in sink with running water. The table is fitted with an electric table leg, allowing the seating area to be easily converted into a berth. This provides two fixed sleeping places and the option for two additional sleeping places—ideal for a spontaneous weekend away on the lakes or a quiet overnight stay at a jetty. Hot water, a shower and an electric toilet make staying on board even more pleasant, especially if you want to use her as a weekender sloop.How does she handle with the Mercury V8 300 hp outboard engine?The 300 hp Mercury V8 outboard engine (year of build 2023) gives this fast sloop the character many water sports enthusiasts are looking for: brisk acceleration, comfortable cruising on larger waters, and still relaxed manoeuvring in harbours and narrow stretches. Steering is via a wheel from an outside helm position, which suits the open sloop feel. For extra control she is equipped with a Vetus proportional electric bow thruster of 3.9 kW, making docking and turning in tight spaces less stressful. With a 400-litre petrol tank, there is also a pleasant range for longer days on the water.Is she practically laid out for groups and long days on board?The cockpit has a typical sloop layout with a full wrap-around seating area, allowing a larger group to sit comfortably for drinks and meals. There is ample storage under the benches, and the cooling facilities are smartly integrated with a refrigerator and freezer compartment. Particularly handy is the large cool box installed in the engine box—where in other configurations a diesel engine would often be located. This keeps drinks and snacks within easy reach on warm days. By sliding out the cool box you can access the technical space via a small step, making the overall setup well thought-out and functional.What equipment and technology are on board for comfort and peace of mind?She features shore power and a battery charger, with a total of three batteries on board. For those who like to stay at anchor longer, a Honda generator EU30iS is included, so you can continue to use the electrical systems even outside the marina. Navigation is clear and straightforward with, among other things, GPS and a chartplotter, supplemented by a depth sounder. Instruments such as the tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge and fuel gauge provide clear information while underway. Externally she is equipped with a bimini for shade, a swim platform and swim ladder for easy access to the water, and fenders and lines for mooring. The self-draining cockpit and electric bilge pump contribute to a reassuring feeling on board.The BoB Sloepen Explorer 1100 is built in aluminium (5 mm) and weighs approx. 4,500 kg. Her combination of luxury sloop, sporty performance and weekender comfort makes her interesting for a wide range of boating plans—from a day out on lakes and rivers to relaxed overnight stays. Anyone looking for a modern aluminium sloop with Mercury 300 hp, bow thruster, generator and a smart layout will find this Explorer 1100 an attractive candidate within the Boatauction auction.She can be viewed virtually via: https://vrcloud.com/?pv=32cabf99