Super Van Craft 13,80 for sale

Price:

€ 99.500(VAT exempt)

Year built:

1968

Dimensions:

13.80 m x 3.95 m x 1.10 m

Material:

Steel

Engine:

BMC 125HP 2 x 125HP

Berth:

Vinkeveen (NL)

More about the Super van Craft 13.80

100,000 euro refit!!!!

There are boats that transport you — and there are boats that make you feel something the moment you step aboard. The Super van Craft 13.80 from 1968 unmistakably belongs to that second category.

Super van Craft 13.80

She's not just floating there in the water; she lies there as a statement. A time capsule of craftsmanship, gleaming steel and warm wood, built in an era when people still drew, planed, and shaped by hand to perfection. Her lines are soft yet powerful, as if she always knew she would outlive generations.

Powered by two BMC diesel engines of 125 HP each, this classic has not only charm, but also character. As soon as the engines come to life, you hear no brute noise, but a deep, reassuring rhythm — as if the boat itself is breathing. Dual steering makes her not only practical, but also special: you feel the control, wherever you stand on board, like an extension of your intention on the water.

Inside, she breathes nostalgia. Classic ornaments, carefully polished woodwork and details that have become rare today. It is not a interior, it is a salon on the water — a place where conversations slow down, glasses seem just a little fuller and time behaves less hastily.

And commercially speaking? This is no ordinary motorboat. This is a floating piece of heritage with presence. A Super van Craft like this attracts attention in every harbor, increases its value over the years and offers something you cannot build in: authenticity. She appeals to buyers who are not just looking for sailing, but for experience, status and story.

On open water she shows what she really is: stable, powerful and surprisingly elegant. No flashy modernity, but a quiet certainty. As if she says: I had already seen the sea before you even knew you would come to know her.

Whoever owns her doesn't just buy a boat. They buy a piece of Dutch maritime history — and a way of life in which beauty, technology and emotion still form one whole.

 

2 berths for sale in Amsterdam and in Breukelen !!

Call for a test drive your yacht broker from White Whale Yachtbrokers Pieter Pepping 06-53345219 or email Vinkeveen@wwy.nl



Specifications

Hull material:
Steel
Hull shape:
Chine hull
Deck and superstructure material:
Steel
Steering:
Dual steering
Weight (kg):
16.000
Water displacement (kg):
16.000
Rudder:
Through-hung
Clearance height (m):
3.75
Latest refit:
2025-01-01 This classic beauty was refitted in 2024/2025 for more than 100,000 euros
Built by shipyard:
Super van Craft
Designer:
Super van Craft
Hull color:
White
Experience:
A day on the water, Family vacation, Group sailing, Speeding along the rivers, Shining on the beach, Puttering past towns, Shared ownership, (Partial) Living on the water, Pleasure boating, Long-distance travel
CE category:
Exempt
Additional description:

2 berths offered in Amsterdam and in Breukelen!!!!!

Interior

Standing height (m):
2.1
Number of berths:
7 7, the dinette and the sofa in the saloon can also be converted into a bed
Number of cabins:
2 2 separate cabins
Cushions:
Saloon:
Toilet(s):
2 2 bathrooms
Indoor shower:
1 shower
Refrigerator:
Mattresses:
Heating:
Hot water:
Stove fuel:
Electric
Water pressure system:
Water heater:
Table:
Curtains:

Exterior

Cushion covering:
Teak
Teak floor:
Solid
Windows:
Sea railing:
Additional description:

A teak floor on a Super van Craft is not just a deck or interior finish — it is the backbone of her appearance, the common thread that brings everything on board together into one harmonious whole.

Super van Craft 13.80

As soon as you step aboard, you feel it immediately under your feet: solid teak, warm and alive. Not smooth and sterile like modern composites, but with that subtle grain structure that gives every step its own character. The wood has a deep golden-brown glow, shaped by decades of sun, salt, and careful handcrafted finishing.

Because the ship is fully finished in teak all around, a unique sense of unity is created. Inside and outside flow into one another. The floor visually continues into the deck, so you never have the feeling of going from “inside to outside” — you simply move through one continuous, elegant space on the water.

The advantages of such a teak floor are not only aesthetic, but also surprisingly practical:

  • Natural grip, even when it's wet
  • Thermal comfort: cool in summer, pleasant in cooler seasons
  • Sound-dampening effect, making it feel calmer and quieter on board
  • Durability: teak is naturally oily and resistant to moisture and salt water
  • Repairability: small damages can be repaired locally without replacing the whole

But the real strength lies in the experience. A teak floor on a Super van Craft does something that modern materials can rarely achieve: it brings calm and rhythm to the ship. Every step sounds muffled and full, as if the wood absorbs the movement and returns it as a soft echo of stability.

Visually, the ship exudes an almost yacht-like appeal. The glossy teak catches the light of the sun and the water, causing the deck to change character time and again — warm gold in the morning, deep honey-colored in the evening sun, and almost mystically dark under a grey sky.

Combined with the classic design of the Super van Craft, something special emerges: a ship that is not only functional, but also emotionally compelling. A ship where tradition is not kept behind glass, but literally lives beneath your feet.

And that is precisely why a fully teak wooden floor is more than just finishing. It is the foundation of experience. A quiet luxury that doesn't ask for attention, but receives it naturally — every time someone steps aboard and, for a moment, says nothing except: this feels good.

Engine

Rev counter:
2 Rev counters
Brand:
BMC
Type:
125HP 2 x 125HP
Engine year of construction:
1968
Engine type:
Inboard engine
Power in hp:
125
Start type:
Electric
Drive:
Fixed propeller
Number of engines:
2
Number of identical engines:
2
Oil pressure gauge:
Fuel:
Diesel
Number of cylinders:
6 The BMC 125 HP diesel version you encounter in classic motor yachts such as the Super van Craft is in practice almost always a: 👉 6-cylinder inline engine. This is usually the well-known BMC 6.354 (also often paired with Perkins architecture), which has these characteristics: 6 cylinders in-line, around 5.8 liters displacement, power around 120–135 HP, depending on tuning and marine configuration. Why exactly 6 cylinders in this class? They run smoother than 4-cylinders (less v
Engine hours:
1.600
Cruising speed:
12
Max. speed:
14
Reduction gearbox:
Number of fuel tanks:
1
Fuel tank material:
Steel
Cooling:
Indirect
Bow thruster:
Number of batteries:
10 20 Redtops and 2 starter batteries
Alternator:
Temperature gauge:
2x Temperature gauge
Battery charger:
Inverter:
Shore power connection:
Additional description:

There are engines that simply run — and there are engines that tell a story every time they come to life. The BMC diesel engine belongs to that second category.

BMC

Built in a time when technology was still designed with a sense for durability rather than speed of replacement, the BMC engine is known as a quiet powerhouse. No frills, no unnecessary luxury — just pure, honest mechanics that do what they need to do, year after year, generation after generation.

When such a BMC diesel starts up, it doesn't happen abruptly, but with a recognizable, deep breath. A sound that inspires confidence. It's the sound of certainty on the water, of traveling without doubt. As if the engine is saying: I'll bring you home, no matter how far you go.

Commercially speaking, that's exactly where her value lies. In a world of rapid replacement and electronic complexity, the BMC has become a symbol of reliability. She is beloved in the maritime world because she doesn't ask for attention, but she does deserve it. Parts are simple, maintenance is honest work, and her character remains untouched by the passing years.

But her true strength doesn't lie in specifications. It lies in the feeling she evokes when you start the engine on a quiet morning and the water is still flat and mirror-like. The vibration through the hull, the smell of diesel mixed with salt water, and that calm realization: this engine was made to keep going, even when everything around her changes.

For many, the BMC is more than technology. She is a companion. A reliable partner who knows no drama, only discipline. No excess, only functionality that is almost poetic in its simplicity.

And that's exactly why she remains beloved. Not because she tries to impress — but because she never disappoints.

2 berths offered in Amsterdam and in Breukelen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Navigation & Electronics

Compass:
Navigation lights:
Fuel gauge:
Ammeter:
2x Ammeter
Additional description:

This model has an extra large sunroof.

A large sunroof on a Super van Craft is one of those details that you don't immediately grasp from the specification sheet, but truly appreciate only once you're standing beneath it, sailing and living.

Super van Craft 13.80

It is more than an opening in the roof — it is a link between inside and outside, between comfort and nature, between shelter and freedom.

When the sunroof slides open, the atmosphere on board changes instantly. The cabin, which is normally a warm, intimate wooden cocoon, opens up to the sky. Light streams in, wind finds its way along the teak, and the space gains an almost homely openness on the water.

Ventilation that feels natural

A large sliding roof ensures a constant, natural airflow. On warm days, heat rises and escapes through the open roof, while fresh air is drawn in from the gangways. The result is a pleasant indoor climate without depending on technology or fans — purely through design and airflow.

The real outdoor feeling, but with comfort

What makes this element special is that you experience the feeling of being outside without giving up the comfort of being inside. You sit sheltered from gusts of wind or sudden rain, but you hear the birds, feel the sun, and smell the water as if the open deck is directly part of the saloon.

Light, space and experience

A large sliding roof also brings something visual that is hard to replace: light incidence. Sunlight falls in soft bands on the teak interior, making the wood appear even warmer and more vibrant. The vessel feels larger, airier and less enclosed — as if the boundaries of the superstructure temporarily disappear.

Flexibility at any moment

The best thing about such a sliding roof is the freedom it provides:

  • Open during sunny cruises for maximum experience
  • Half open for ventilation and comfort
  • Closed during bad weather without the feeling of being enclosed

That flexibility not only makes the boat more beautiful, but also more livable in all seasons.

A classic detail with a modern experience

Moreover, on a classic ship like the Super van Craft, the sliding roof reinforces the balance between tradition and ease of use. It respects the lines and character of the design, while at the same time adding an almost modern luxury that makes daily sailing noticeably more pleasant.

The result is a rare combination: a ship that is firmly rooted in classic craftsmanship, but that can open up to the world around it at any moment.

And that is exactly what makes a large sliding roof not a technical detail, but an experience. A quiet luxury that you don't explain on board — but that you feel time and again as soon as the sky opens above the teak.

 

Possible berths available for takeover.

 

The ship has a beautiful berth at Arie Wiegmans in Breukelen, Loosdrechtse plassen. An option on a berth in the Amsterdam Marina can also be taken over.

Island available for takeover

We used the ship as a ‘holiday home’ on our island in the Noordelijke Kievitsbuurt on the Loosdrecht lakes. It is a wonderfully located island, close to the ‘Kalverstraat’ and the passage to the Vijfde Plas. It is a unique private domain where we spent unforgettable summers with the children.

Equipment

Anchor:
Anchor winch:
Electric
Anchor material:
Galvanized
Anchor attachment:
Chain
Swimming ladder:
See photo
Swimming platform:
Outdoor cushions:
Fenders, lines:
Cockpit table:

Safety

Fire extinguisher:
Life jackets:
Bilge pump:
Additional description:

No gas on board

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