Beenhaker 700 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 21 September 2026.Beenhaker 700 steel motorboat with characterThis 1970 Beenhaker 700 is a classic steel motorboat with distinctive lines and a size that appeals to many boating enthusiasts: 7.00 metres long and 2.50 metres wide. She was built for inland waterways and feels at home on canals, rivers and lakes. The boat is currently ashore at a yard in Boom (Belgium), where she was previously taken out of the water with maintenance work in mind. Anyone looking for a Beenhaker 700 project boat, a steel motorboat to refurbish to their own taste, or a compact diesel motorboat with potential for weekend trips will find an interesting base in this lot.The Beenhaker was recently purchased and was sailed from the Netherlands to Belgium. That says something important: her inboard diesel engine is running and she actually cruised before being put ashore. With a cruising speed of around 6 km/h and a top speed of approximately 10 km/h, she suits relaxed leisure boating, gentle cruising and enjoying the scenery. Inside there is about 1.80 metres of headroom, which is pleasant for a boat of this length and offers possibilities for a practical layout.Beenhaker 700 now in the online auction. Anyone can bid until 21 September 2026.Why is this Beenhaker 700 being auctioned?She is being offered because the intended repairs and restoration work ultimately turned out to be more extensive than initially desired. The boat has been stripped out at the yard and the windows have been removed, as they would need to be replaced. The owner has decided to offer her via BoatAuction so that the next enthusiast with time, space and skills can rebuild her. This makes her especially suitable for someone who enjoys DIY work, has experience with steelwork and likes bringing a classic steel boat back step by step.What is her current condition and what will she require from a buyer?The boat is in damaged condition. There is rust present on the inside and on the hull. In addition, the windows have been removed, meaning the project is clearly focused on repair and completion. Therefore, see her as a steel motorboat that needs attention first before she can be used comfortably and watertight again. At the same time, this is exactly the type of lot that handy buyers look for: a Beenhaker 700 with a working engine, which can serve as the basis for your own refit plan, with choices for windows, interior and finishing entirely in your own hands.Is the engine running and what can you expect on the water?Yes, her engine is running. She has one inboard diesel engine with electric start. On board there is an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge, which helps you keep an eye on the key values while underway. With a 120-litre fuel tank capacity, she is intended for calm trips on inland waters, where the enjoyment lies mainly in the easy-going pace and cruising in a classic steel motorboat. Do not expect a fast boat, but a model that invites relaxed cruising and mooring in harbours and villages along the way.What is on board and what is included in the sale?On deck there are tarpaulin(s), fenders and lines, and for safety there is a lifebuoy. She also has an electric bilge pump. Two batteries are present with a total capacity of 120 Ah at 12V. Whatever is still inside will in principle remain on board; the boat has been emptied, and by mutual agreement it can be decided what stays.Is she suitable as a project boat or as a boat to cruise this season?She is mainly suitable as a project boat. Due to the rust spots and the lack of windows, she requires repairs before comfortable cruising and staying aboard make sense again. For a buyer who has a place to work, who can treat (or have treated) the steel, and who enjoys rebuilding a classic Beenhaker, this can be a great opportunity. Her dimensions, headroom and the fact that she was previously moved under her own power make her an attractive starting point for anyone looking for a steel motorboat project with a diesel engine.This Beenhaker 700 is being auctioned via BoatAuction and is waiting for someone to give her a future again. Anyone dreaming of a compact steel motorboat with character and who doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves can start a personal boating project with her—exactly the way you want it.