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Båd Cafe Sorte Louis

  • Build year 1950, Motorboat for sale
  • Østjylland, Denmark

1,005,750 EUR

Båd Cafe Sorte Louis Motorboat 1950, with Engine Type 1 Stk. 4-Cylindret 2-Takt Alpha Diesel, 119 hk,Hk 119,Diesel
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  • Marselisborg Havnevej 16, 8000 Århus C, Denmark
  • Tel. +4522316264

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SORTE LOUIS – ICONIC RESTAURANT & EVENT VESSEL WITH UNIQUE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL Price: DKK 7,500,000 Now available is the renowned and characterful Sorte Louis, which has been home to the popular BådCafe in Marselisborg Harbor since 2016. Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a fully modernized and operational restaurant and event vessel with a unique history, strong identity, and countless applications. Sorte Louis combines maritime charm, exclusive design, and modern comfort in a class of its own. Over the past 20 years, an estimated DKK 10,000,000 has been invested in extensive renovations, technical upgrades, complete aluminum superstructure, and new furnishings. In practice, only the original wooden hull from the ferry has been preserved. NEWLY RENOVATED HULL – DOCKING STAY IN SEPTEMBER 2026 Sorte Louis has just been on land at J. Ring-Andersen Shipyard in Svendborg, one of Denmark's most traditional and best wooden shipyards. During the docking stay in September 2026, the vessel's hull was completely renovated along with necessary plank replacements. A significant undertaking carried out at a yard with special expertise in maintaining and restoring wooden ships. Take a look inside https://baadcafe.dk/kig-indenfor/ Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuQw-bVlxuY The ship is now presented in exceptionally beautiful and well-maintained condition and is ready for continued commercial operation or conversion for new purposes. Comprehensive renovation and modernization In connection with an extensive renovation in 2015-2016, the vessel was thoroughly renovated with among other things: • Complete new electrical installation • New plumbing installations • New heating system throughout the ship • New generator • Professional restaurant kitchen supplied by Bent Brandt • New furnishings and custom-designed furniture • New guest and lounge areas • Rebuilt and extended wheelhouse with bar function • Complete outfitting of upper deck with seating areas, lighting, heating, and canvas screening • New guest and lounge areas • Complete new lighting inside and out • Sound and AV equipment • Camera surveillance throughout the ship • Complete ventilation system • New water and toilet system with permanent connection to shore • Complete redesign of lower deck with approved industrial kitchen, dishwashing facilities, storage, and staff facilities Professional restaurant concept Sorte Louis is designed and equipped for professional restaurant operations and has been used as a restaurant and event location for many years. The kitchen and bar areas include among other things: • Professional dishwashers in both kitchen and bar • Industrial refrigerators and freezers • Rational gas oven • Professional gas stove • Stainless steel workstations • Large central draft beer system with outlets in salon and wheelhouse • Wine coolers • Beverage refrigerators • Ice makers • Bar in wheelhouse • Bar in salon The vessel meets all requirements for professional restaurant operations and can quickly be reestablished as a full restaurant concept. Capacity • Salon: approx. 50 dining guests • Wheelhouse: approx. 10 dining guests • Aft deck: approx. 20 dining guests • Foredeck: approx. 12 dining guests • Upper deck: approx. 50 guests for receptions and events Additionally available are: • Large professional kitchen • Separate dishwashing room • Staff room and changing area • Storage facilities • Sun deck & lounging area • Wheelhouse with bar • Inventory storage & technical room • Freight elevator between decks Many applications Sorte Louis is registered as a pleasure craft offering a wide range of applications: Restaurant & Café Continue the established restaurant and café concept in one of Denmark's most attractive marinas or sail it to a new harbor. Event & Party Vessel Ideal for: • Corporate events • Café • A la carte • Client events • Receptions • Conferences • Sponsorship activities • Weddings • Private parties Showroom or floating business location An exclusive and eye-catching environment for exhibitions, sales or corporate headquarters. Luxury houseboat The solid construction and spacious layout make the vessel particularly suitable for conversion into an exclusive private sailing houseboat or summer home. Seaworthy & operational Sorte Louis is not just a stationary installation. The ship is: • Fully functional • Seaworthy • Powered by its own means • Continuously maintained • Ready for a new owner Technical data Length: 22.77 m Width: 5.85 m Draft: 1.79 m Depth: 2.50 m Gross tonnage: 99.95 GRT Net tonnage: 60.97 NRT Propulsion • Alpha diesel engine • 4-cylinder 2-stroke • 119 HP • 1 propeller • Service speed approx. 9 knots Construction • Wooden hull made of oak and beech • Classic Danish shipbuilding craftsmanship A rare opportunity BådCafe ceased its food service in 2025 but continues to operate as a café serving beverages on weekends combined with a creative woodworking shop. The complete restaurant furnishings, professional kitchen, and technical installations remain intact, allowing for quick reestablishment of a fully functioning restaurant or development of a new hospitality/event concept. Sorte Louis is a well-known maritime landmark with a documented operating history, significant investments behind it, and considerable development potential. Whether the vision is for a restaurant, event vessel, showroom or luxury houseboat, the new owner will take over a unique vessel where substantial investments have already been made. Price: DKK 7,500,000 The story of Sorte Louis Sorte Louis was built in 1950 as an automobile and passenger ferry and has been part of Danish ferry history for several decades. With capacity for up to 100 passengers and 8 cars, the vessel has served various ferry routes over the years while being an important link between Danish ports and local communities. The ship is built in classic Danish shipbuilding tradition with wooden hulls made from oak and beech; it is an excellent example of the solid craftsmanship that characterized post-war Danish ferries.

Specifications

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Wood

Length

22.77

Beam

5.85

Deplacement

100000

Depth

2.50

Motor & technic

Engine

Engine Type 1 Stk. 4-Cylindret 2-Takt Alpha Diesel, 119 hk,Hk 119,Diesel

Total power

119

Fuel

Diesel