Pieterse 850 for sale

Pieterse 850 Cabrio – Spacious and very well-maintained cabrio boat with open cockpit

This beautiful Pieterse 850 Cabrio combines comfort, space and excellent handling in a stylish and practical design. With her large open aft cockpit, neat finish and recent maintenance work, this boat is in a particularly well-kept condition and is ready right away for many wonderful days on the water.

What immediately stands out about this model is the spacious open aft cockpit, which provides a wonderful feeling of freedom on the water. Thanks to the sprayhood, bimini top and aft tent you can significantly extend the boating season and also gain extra living space on board. In the cockpit, a comfortable sun deck can easily be created.

Inside you will find a warm and cozy interior with a mahogany ship's floor with white ash inlays, giving the boat a classic and well-maintained appearance. The salon lets in plenty of daylight and has various practical storage spaces, including under the neatly finished floor hatches. In the bow there is a spacious seating area that can be converted in a short time into a comfortable double bed.

The galley is designed to be practical and stylish with a stainless steel gas stove and stainless steel sink, both neatly covered with black high-gloss glass cover plates. In addition, there is a refrigerator for extra comfort during longer trips.

For extra convenience while sailing, the boat is equipped with, among other things, a bow thruster, compass, depth sounder, navigation lights and shore power connection. Comfort has also been fully considered: the boat features a Webasto boat heater, making it pleasant to stay on board even on cooler days.

Propulsion is provided by a reliable Vetus M4.45A marine diesel engine with a power output of 42 hp. This engine from the renewed M-line series is known for its quiet and efficient operation. Thanks to the renewed air filter system, the engine runs remarkably smoothly.

The maintenance level of this boat is also particularly good. In recent years, various works have been carried out, including:

new insulation panels in the engine room (2020)

renewed windows and maintenance to the canopy (2021)

new cable ring (2021)

superstructure, cockpit and floor professionally sprayed (2023)

last antifouling in May 2024

In addition, several invoices for periodic engine maintenance are available.

At the rear there is a integrated swimming platform with teak and stainless steel, equipped with a foldable stainless steel swimming ladder, ideal for a refreshing dip on warm days.

In short: a very neat and complete Pieterse 850 Cabrio with plenty of space, comfort and a well-maintained appearance – perfect for relaxed day trips, weekends away or longer boat trips.

Would you like to experience this beautiful boat yourself? Then a viewing and test drive are definitely worth it. 🚤

Inventory list – Pieterse 850 Cabrio

General information

• Name of boat: Kato
• Type: Pieterse 850 Cabrio
• Year built: 2001
• Length: 8.70 m
• Width: 3.45 m
• Draft: 0.90 m
• Displacement: 4,500 kg
• CE category: C (coastal waters)
• Material hull: Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP)
• Colour hull: Blue
• Maximum number of persons: 8
• Headroom: approx. 190 cm
• Number of berths: 2
• Headroom: approx. 2.25 m (with tent)

Engine and technical installation

• Engine: Vetus M4.45A marine diesel
• Propulsion: Inboard engine with shaft (D-drive)
• Power: 42 hp / 31 kW
• Fuel: Diesel
• Fuel tank: 120 liters
• Fresh water tank: 120 liters
• Engine hours: approx. 1,800 hours
• Serial number: MA 17 A602A

Engine details:

• Renewed M-line series marine diesel engine
• Whisper-quiet operation thanks to new air filter system

Navigation and technology

• Compass
• Depth sounder
• Navigation lights
• Shore power connection
• Battery installation
• Bow thruster

Galley (kitchen)

• Stainless steel gas stove
• Stainless steel sink / wash basin
• Black high-gloss glass covers for stove and sink
• Refrigerator

Comfort and interior

• Webasto boat heater
• Plenty of daylight in the saloon
• Many practical storage spaces
• Floor with sleek hatches with extra storage space
• Mahogany wood deck flooring with white ash inlays
• Bow with seating area convertible to 2-person bed

Cockpit and outdoor equipment

• Open aft cockpit
• Sprayhood
• Bimini top
• Aft tent (in good condition, zippers checked)
• Integrated swimming platform
• Swimming ladder / boarding ladder (foldable, stainless steel)
• Swimming platform with Stainless steel and teak wood platform
• Cable ring all around

Safety

• Fire extinguisher present

Maintenance and renovations

• April 2020: insulation panels engine room replaced
• February 2021: windows renewed
• February 2021: hood cleaned, impregnated and zippers replaced where necessary
• March 2021: cable harness renewed
• April 2023: superstructure, cockpit and floor repainted
• May 2024: last antifouling applied
• Annual engine maintenance (invoices available)

Other features

• Large open aft cockpit
• Sundeck possible in cockpit
• Rear tent enlarges living space in early and late season
• According to the seller, the boat is in a very well-maintained condition

✅ Summary:
Well maintained Pieterse 850 Cabrio with quiet Vetus diesel engine, spacious open cockpit, Webasto heating, tidy galley and various recent maintenance works.

The Vetus M4.56 is a powerful and reliable inboard engine that is widely used in launches, motorboats and smaller cabin cruisers of approximately six to ten meters. This engine is known for its quiet operation, strong performance and fuel-efficient consumption, making it a popular choice for many years among watersport enthusiasts who value comfort and reliability on the water.

With a power of 52 hp (38.3 kW) the M4.56 delivers more than enough power for relaxed and safe sailing. The engine reaches a maximum speed of 3000 revolutions per minute and delivers an impressive torque of approximately 127 Nm at 2000 rpm. This high torque at relatively low speeds ensures that the boat accelerates effortlessly and remains stable while sailing, even at lower speeds. This makes the engine particularly suitable for recreational sailing, maneuvering in harbors and relaxed trips over inland waterways and coastal areas.

The engine is designed as a four-cylinder inline engine with a cylinder capacity of 1.76 liters (1758 cc). Thanks to the combination of a bore of 78 mm and a relatively long stroke of 92 mm , this engine is designed to deliver a lot of torque at low RPM. This means less strain on the engine, quiet running, and a very comfortable boating experience. The engine works with indirect fuel injection and has a compression ratio of 22:1, which contributes to efficient combustion and low fuel consumption.

The M4.56 has also been thoughtfully designed in terms of durability and reliability. The engine features an indirect water-cooled system. In this system, coolant circulates within the engine block itself, while a heat exchanger dissipates the heat using external water. This system offers several advantages: the engine keeps operating at a stable temperature, the risk of corrosion is significantly reduced, and the engine's service life is extended.

Thanks to this combination of power, efficiency, and solid engineering, the Vetus M4.56 is known as a reliable and durable marine diesel that fits perfectly with boats where comfort, quiet operation, and worry-free boating are key priorities. ⚓🚤