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Böbs-Werft Ketsch

Böbs-Werft Ketsch-Test

Sailing yacht · 42 ft (13 m) · Hooksiel

GGetBoat EditorialGetestet am 14. August 2026
3.4/ 5
Expertenbewertung
Design3.7
Leistung3.2
Komfort2.6
Fahrverhalten3.3
Preis-Leistung3.1

Technische Daten

Werft
Böbs-Werft
Modell
Ketsch
Länge
42 ft (13 m)
So vergleichen sich Sailing yacht-Angebotspreise — GB Yacht Asking-Price Index

Urteil

A solid traditional ketch with an unusually strong 100 hp engine for its size, but the listing data suggest a very sparse interior and limited livability information. It should appeal more to buyers who want classic offshore character than modern cruising comfort.

Vorteile

  • +Classic ketch rig for versatile sail handling
  • +Strong 100 hp inboard for a 1970 sailing yacht
  • +Moderate 1.80 m draft suits coastal and offshore cruising
  • +Reported autopilot and GPS add practical value

Nachteile

  • No confirmed cabins, berths, or bathrooms in listings
  • 1970 design likely needs age-related upkeep
  • Comfort amenities are limited to air conditioning and wifi
  • Length discrepancy in listings creates specification uncertainty

The Böbs-Werft Ketsch is a traditional two-masted sailing yacht from 1970, built by a German yard and listed at 15.00 m rather than the 42 ft figure in the query. Its ketch configuration generally favors sail plan flexibility and manageable sail reductions, which suits long-distance or short-handed cruising more than pure pace.[1][5]

On the water, the available listing data point to a relatively heavy, conventional cruiser with a 100 hp Volvo engine and shaft drive, which should help under power and in tight harbors.[1] As with many older ketches, handling is likely steady and forgiving rather than fast, with performance shaped more by displacement and rig balance than by modern light-air efficiency.[1]

Comfort and livability appear to be the weakest area. No verified cabin, berth, bathroom, crew, or fuel-capacity data were found, so interior capacity cannot be confirmed, and the only listed amenities are air conditioning and wifi.[Verified specs] That makes this boat better suited to an owner who values classic sailing character and mechanical robustness over turnkey family cruising comfort.

In value terms, the boat’s appeal depends heavily on survey condition, refit history, and how complete the interior really is. The available equipment package is practical, but the age of the platform and the incomplete accommodation data make it a more specialized purchase than a mainstream cruising yacht.[1]

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