In the almost 25 years that Enkhuizensloep has been building the Enkhuizen 500, hundreds of examples have been delivered. As a lifeboat for large sailing ships, tenders for inland vessels and of course as a comfortable and safe sloop for recreational boating. They all share the DNA of the original English lifeboat, a wooden lifeboat that served as a lifeboat for an English coaster at the end of the 19th century. And which has been adapted to the present by the carpenters of Enkhuizensloep with respect for the past.The Enkhuizen 500 has a spacious cockpit with comfortable round bench seat cushions of high, waterproof quality. That makes the 500 ideally suited for hours of boating pleasure. The interior is stylishly finished with teak details. The heavily insulated engine box has a teak panel with crank strips and also serves as a handy table. There are ample storage spaces under the foredeck and aft seats.The shallow draft in combination with the extremely small turning circle make this sloop ideally suited for day trips in polders and on lakes. Because the DNA of the original lifeboat has been preserved, the 500 is steady on course and extremely stable. In addition, the sloop is easy to trailer due to its small length and low weight.We build the 500 entirely according to your wishes and personal taste. You can choose from different color schemes of hull and interior. There are also a large number of comfort-enhancing options available, from a toilet facility to a sundeck. Each 500 can be equipped with a tiller or steering wheel.For propulsion, you can choose from a choice of diesel engines, whisper-quiet electric motors or a hybrid solution. The diesel engines have proven their reliability in countless sloops. They are tailored for sailing comfort and low noise levels. Library images shown, boats built to order. STANDARD EQUIPMENTDimensionsLength overall: 5.00 metersWidth: 2.15 metersDraught: 0.45 metersVertical clearance: approx. 0.95 metersWeight: approx. 730 kgCE category: CMaximum number of persons: 6PropulsionTiller steeringStandard version with VETUS 12hp 2 cyl. Diesel engineEnvironmentally friendly, water-lubricated propeller shaft systemWater separator and coarse filter25 litre fuel tank with fuel shut-offEquipmentClinkered polyester hullPolyester inner shellContinuous, generously ballasted keelFully foamed, vibration-reducing engine foundationLaminated trim surfaceStainless steel stern fittings with towing eyeAntifoulingCable fender with hand-knotted head iguanaThree large stainless steel bollardsFour stainless steel Snap-On deck eyeInstrument panel with start lock, speed/hour meter and indicator lightsMaintenance-free start battery, incl. main switchWoodworkTeak tiller with stainless steel fittingsAttached rudder with teak cheeksTeak on the engine boxTeak frames on the engine boxComfortFront and back comfortable round benchesStorage space, front, back and under the benchesSpray hood with stainless steel frame and zip-in rear rugStainless steel rear railingSeat cushions water resistantSafetyNavigation lightingStainless steel swimming step at the mirrorExtinguishing opening with break glassElectric bilge pump with float switch automaticRobust stainless steel heel for extra protection of propeller and rudderOPTIONAL EXTRASPropulsionStandard version with E-Line VETUS 5 kW including battery packEquipmentHydraulic steering system with polyester steering positionStainless steel throttleTwo stainless steel bow cleatsFuel gaugeTrim tabs on the rudderUSB or 12 Volt connection per pieceWaterlineWoodworkMounting teak stepsSolid teak on fore and aft deckSolid teak floor with body woodPlastic teak floorComfortBack cushions, water resistantSundeck with matching cushionsProtective cover for the spray hooDBimini top with stainless steel frameTwo stainless steel cup holders in engine boxSafetyElectric horn with push buttonStainless steel steering bracketStainless steel folding swimming ladderStazo decklock with 2.5m cable