pénichette flying bridge 1165 fb-Test
Houseboat · 36 ft (11 m) · Pont à Bar
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- pénichette flying bridge
- Modell
- 1165 fb
- Länge
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Gäste
- 7
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
A practical, family-friendly canal cruiser with a strong emphasis on space, visibility and easy living rather than speed. The 1165 FB suits relaxed inland cruising, offering a usable flybridge and three cabins, but performance is modest and it is best judged as a houseboat-style holiday platform.
Vorteile
- +Three-cabin layout suits families or mixed groups
- +Flybridge and dual helm positions improve visibility and flexibility
- +Shallow draft is well suited to canals and rivers
- +Good onboard livability for longer stays, with two bathrooms on many layouts
- +Generous tankage supports extended cruising between stops
Nachteile
- −Low-speed cruising limits passage times and wide-area itineraries
- −Beam and length can make tight locks and moorings more demanding
- −Not intended for sporty or responsive handling
- −Comfort falls as occupancy rises toward the maximum of 7
- −Access under low bridges is limited by the flybridge profile
The Pénichette Flying Bridge 1165 FB is a classic inland houseboat design: long, beamy, and focused on practical cruising rather than style-leading looks. Publicly listed dimensions are about 11.6 m by 3.85 m, with a shallow draft around 0.85 m, which helps it fit the waters it was built for. The flybridge and twin helm arrangement are key design strengths, giving the skipper better visibility and a more social cruising setup.
On the water, this is a slow, steady boat rather than a lively one. Reported engine output is modest at around 50 hp, and the boat is better suited to calm river and canal conditions than to fast transits or demanding maneuvers. Handling is aided by the shallow draft and, on many listings, a bow thruster, but the overall footprint still requires care in locks, bends and tight marina spaces.
Inside, the 1165 FB is one of its strongest propositions. The standard 3-cabin, 2-head arrangement is practical for up to seven guests, and the layout is aimed at short-break or week-long charter use with decent privacy for a boat of this class. Living spaces are functional rather than luxurious, but the type’s appeal is clear: usable cabins, a reasonable galley and saloon, and good outdoor seating on the flybridge.
In value terms, it is a sensible choice for crews prioritizing space, ease of use and family cruising over performance or refinement. It compares well against similar inland charter boats because it offers a lot of accommodation in a proven, operator-friendly format, but buyers or charter guests should expect older-school handling and holiday-home practicality rather than yacht-like performance.
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