pénichette flying bridge 1180 fb-Test
Houseboat · 36 ft (11 m) · Loosdrecht
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- pénichette flying bridge
- Modell
- 1180 fb
- Länge
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Gäste
- 7
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
A practical, well-laid-out canal houseboat with strong livability for small groups and families. The Pénichette 1180 FB favors comfort, low-speed cruising and easy boarding over speed or sporty handling, making it a solid value where inland waterways are the goal.
Vorteile
- +3-cabin layout with 3 bathrooms is unusually practical for 7 guests
- +Flying bridge adds a second social space and better visibility
- +Shallow draft and low air draft suit canals and locks
- +Interior heating and shore power support extended cruising
- +Dual steering and bow thruster improve maneuvering at low speed
Nachteile
- −Limited speed and modest engine power are not suited to open-water cruising
- −Beam and houseboat proportions make passing and docking slower than on a planing boat
- −Some listings show variation in tankage and dimensions by year/operator
- −Low bridge clearance means route planning still matters
The Pénichette Flying Bridge 1180 FB is a classic inland-waterways houseboat built around space efficiency rather than performance. At roughly 11.8 m in length, with a beam around 3.85 m, it uses its volume well: three cabins, three heads and dual helm positions make it one of the more capable small-group charter boats in this class.
On the water, the boat is designed for displacement cruising on canals and rivers. Publicly listed specifications point to a 50 hp diesel and features such as a bow thruster and dual steering, which help in marinas, locks and tight moorings. It is not intended for fast passage-making, and its handling reflects that: stable and predictable at low speed, but not especially nimble or lively.
Comfort is the main strength. The flying bridge gives guests an additional outdoor area, while the interior layout supports privacy and long-stay use better than many 36-foot boats. With three cabins and three bathrooms, it works well for families or mixed groups, although the cabins and salon remain compact and headroom is more constrained than on larger cruisers.
In value terms, the boat makes sense for charterers who prioritize accommodation, route flexibility and easy inland cruising over speed or luxury finishes. Its appeal is strongest on canal holidays, where its shallow draft, manageable draft clearance and practical layout outweigh its modest pace and houseboat-like proportions.
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