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sleepboot 1500

Tugboat with strong engine - project boat.

  • Build year 1962, Workship for sale
  • The Netherlands

5,000 EUR



ex. EU Vat.
sleepboot 1500 Workship 1962, with Cummins engine, The Netherlands
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Sleepboot 1500 now available in online auction. Everyone can bid until November 16, 2026. Sleepboot 1500 - project boat What type of boat is being offered? This Sleepboot 1500 from 1962 is a steel round-bilge tugboat measuring approximately 15 meters in length, 4.5 meters in width, and a draft of 1.5 meters. Its air draft is about 3.5 meters. Inside, there is a headroom of approximately 1.9 meters. With a stated weight of around 35,000 kilograms, it presents a solid and robust impression. The boat was built at Scheepswerf Laboe in Germany and has originally served on the Baltic Sea. It was used for ship salvage operations, placing and maintaining buoys, and working on docks. This gives the Sleepboot 1500 a clear workboat background. Later, it was acquired with the plan to test biofuels. Due to developments in that market, the project was not carried out and the conversion was not completed. What condition is the boat in? The current condition is described as reasonable. It is important to note that it is in the state of a hull where the plating work is ready. The engine, coupling, and propeller are installed, but many parts necessary for further conversion have been removed. This includes piping, cables, and parts of the steering system. For a future owner, this means that further work, finishing, and inspection of various systems will be necessary. The interior has been cleaned and preserved. The plating has been addressed at the yard where it currently resides. The bow has been sandblasted and treated with a two-component primer. After that, two layers of epoxy tar were applied. The last known antifouling treatment took place in 2018. You can assess the condition of the finish and existing systems during the viewing day. What engine and propulsion does it have? The propulsion consists of one Cummins NT355 TD six-cylinder turbo diesel with a stated power output of 355 hp. The engine has serial number 23163760 and is indicated as operational according to available information. It is coupled to a Reintjes coupling and a Stork propeller. The fuel tank has a capacity of approximately 3100 liters. The stated cruising speed is about 15 kilometers per hour and the maximum speed around 20 kilometers per hour. Additionally, the boat features a hydraulic bow thruster that was installed later to assist with maneuvering in marinas. The steering is located inside and operated with a steering wheel. There is one rudder at the rear. The electrical system operates on 24 volts; however, since cables and components from the original installation have been removed, further electrical finishing requires attention. What else is on board? On board are various items including an approximately 1100-liter stainless steel water tank, davits, a guardrail, fenders, and lines. There is also an anchor chain present with a manually operated windlass for anchoring purposes. Windows, electrodes, and a new exhaust silencer are included; the exhaust silencer has already been installed. A trailer is not included in the sale. The available documentation consists of various documents including old yard drawings, photos, and invoices related to the conversion work. A build number and designer are not known. These documents may be useful for someone looking to further investigate the history of the boat or carefully prepare for its completion. Who is this Sleepboot 1500 suitable for? This boat suits you if you have an interest in an authentic work tugboat and are willing to invest time, knowledge, and budget into further finishing work. It offers a large steel hull, an existing heavy diesel engine, and a history dating back to the early sixties. Its combination of dimensions, weight, and round-bilge hull makes it interesting for restoration projects or conversion into a sailing houseboat or other maritime destination. According to provided information, the boat behaves stably in rough water and is less sensitive to side winds. It is also indicated that the engine causes little vibration. These properties come from the provided description and do not replace your own technical assessment during viewing day. What should you pay attention to when buying a boat? When you want to buy a boat, it's important not only to look at its appearance but also at its condition overall—especially regarding steelwork condition, engine performance, propulsion system integrity, electrical installation status, and any unfinished work needed for full usability. The viewing day gives you an opportunity to closely inspect it along with its components, documentation, and finish. Anyone looking to buy a second-hand boat should carefully compare its technical history with its current situation side by side. In this case with this boat: it’s known that it was previously used as an offshore tugboat before being cleaned up and partially converted; however, those works remain unfinished—a factor that should be duly considered in your evaluation. Practical tips for buying boats include preparing a realistic budget for finishing work beforehand; comparing technical specifications against your plans; asking targeted questions during viewing day about engine performance; coupling; propeller; bow thruster; and electrical installation specifics. This Sleepboot 1500 is offered through Boatauction and will be particularly interesting for buyers who appreciate its character, scale, history—and wish to gradually advance its restoration or conversion process.

Specifications Equipment

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Steel

Length

15.00

Beam

4.50

Deplacement

35000

Depth

1.50

Motor & technic

Engine

Cummins

Total power

355

Engine place

Inboard

Fuel

Diesel