Price: $399,000
Location: Portland, OR
There are boats you look at… and then there are boats that stop you in your tracks. Fransus is the latter. A true Dutch-built classic from the legendary De Vries Lentsch yard, she carries a presence that simply cannot be replicated in modern production yachts. From the moment she enters a harbor, she draws attention—not just for her beauty, but for the unmistakable quality and pedigree behind her build. Beneath that timeless exterior lies a yacht that has been thoughtfully modernized for real cruising. With a full repower, redundant systems, and the ability to comfortably spend extended time at anchor through an 2000 Amp Hour at 24VDC house bank (no need to run the generator), Fransus delivers the rare combination of classic elegance and modern capability. This is not a “project classic”—this is a well-maintained, boathouse-kept yacht with continuous upgrades and recent survey work, ready for her next owner to cruise and enjoy. Highlights & Recent Updates Twin John Deere 6068 diesel engines (2013 repower) 20Kw Northern Lights Genset Naiad fin stabilizers Hydraulic bow thruster Starlink internet + FLIR night vision Sea Recovery Watermaker Redundant navigation systems (Furuno NavNet, radar, autopilot, AIS) Massive battery bank + inverter system for extended anchoring Walk-in style refrigeration/freezer capacity Fresh bottom paint (Dec 2024) Ultrasound hull inspection + steel reinforcement completed (2024) New January 2025 survey available Long-term freshwater boathouse kept Design & Build De Vries Lentsch yachts are known worldwide for their naval architecture pedigree and exceptional build quality. Fransus features: Welded steel hull construction Full teak decks and superstructure in excellent condition Classic pilothouse motor yacht profile with covered side decks Displacement hull with stabilizing keel for comfortable cruising Survey findings confirm the vessel to be structurally sound and serviceable, with reinforcement completed where requ
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