1965 De Vries Lentsch 64 Motoryacht

1965 De Vries Lentsch 64’ Motor Yacht – FRANSUS

There are boats you look at… and then there are boats that stop you in your tracks.

Fransus is the latter. A true Dutch-built classic from the legendary De Vries Lentsch yard, she carries a presence that simply cannot be replicated in modern production yachts. From the moment she enters a harbor, she draws attention—not just for her beauty, but for the unmistakable quality and pedigree behind her build.

Beneath that timeless exterior lies a yacht that has been thoughtfully modernized for real cruising. With a full repower, redundant systems, and the ability to comfortably spend extended time at anchor through an 2000 Amp Hour at 24VDC house bank (no need to run the generator), Fransus delivers the rare combination of classic elegance and modern capability.

This is not a “project classic”—this is a well-maintained, boathouse-kept yacht with continuous upgrades and recent survey work, ready for her next owner to cruise and enjoy.

Highlights & Recent Updates

• Twin John Deere 6068 diesel engines (2013 repower)

• 20Kw Northern Lights Genset

• Naiad fin stabilizers

• Hydraulic bow thruster

• Starlink internet + FLIR night vision

• Sea Recovery Watermaker

• Redundant navigation systems (Furuno NavNet, radar, autopilot, AIS)

• Massive battery bank + inverter system for extended anchoring

• Walk-in style refrigeration/freezer capacity

• Fresh bottom paint (Dec 2024)

• Ultrasound hull inspection + steel reinforcement completed (2024)

• New January 2025 survey available

• Long-term freshwater boathouse kept

Design & Build

De Vries Lentsch yachts are known worldwide for their naval architecture pedigree and exceptional build quality. Fransus features:

• Welded steel hull construction

• Full teak decks and superstructure in excellent condition

• Classic pilothouse motor yacht profile with covered side decks

• Displacement hull with stabilizing keel for comfortable cruising

Survey findings confirm the vessel to be structurally sound and serviceable, with reinforcement completed where required and no major structural concerns noted .

Layout & Accommodations

• Full-beam aft owner’s suite with private head

• VIP stateroom + additional guest cabins

• Separate crew quarters (or 4th stateroom)

• Three heads total

• Two salon areas (aft + forward with diesel fireplace)

• Large, fully equipped galley

• Excellent interior condition with beautifully maintained teak throughout

Mechanical, Systems & Electronics

• Twin John Deere 6068 diesel engines (1700 hrs)

• ZF Micro Cammander Electronic Engine Controls with aft station

• Naiad stabilizers for offshore comfort

• Hydraulic bow thruster

• Hydraulic Windlass

• Northern Lights 20Kw Generator (2600 hrs) + inverter system (Duel Trace Engineering Inverter Chargers)

• Diesel heating (Webasto Hydronic System + Dickinson Diesel, Webasto Forced Air)

• Washer/dryer onboard (Splendide 2000)

• 27 gallon water heater

• Clean, accessible engine room

• Furuno FI-50 Wind instrument

• Furuno Navnet

• Nobeltec Charting System

• Furuno GPS Navigator

• Ramarine BiData – depth and speed

• Robertson AP20 Autopilot

• Dual Icom IC-M604 VHF’s

• FLIR Night Vision

• Starlink Internet

Deck & Exterior

• Teak decks in very good condition

• Hydraulic windlass

• Covered walkaround decks

• Aft docking station with controls

• Upper deck crane for tender/kayaks

• 13’ Boston Whaler tender included

• Liferaft and extensive cruising gear

Condition & Survey

• Pre-sale survey completed December 2024

• Bottom work, plating reinforcement, and paint completed prior to relaunch

Specifications

General

• Make: De Vries Lentsch

• Model: Pilothouse Motor Yacht

• Year: 1965

• Name: Fransus

• Builder: De Vries Lentsch, Amsterdam, Holland

• Hull Material: Steel

• Hull Type: Displacement

Dimensions

• LOA: 63 ft 7 in (approx. 68 ft overall per survey)

• Beam: 16 ft 4 in

• Draft: 5 ft 3 in

Engines

• Engine Make: John Deere

• Engine Model: 6068

• Year: 2013

• Quantity: Twin

• Horsepower: 201 HP each

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Propellers: 4-Blade Bronze

Tankage

• Fuel Capacity: Approx. 1,748 gallons

• Fresh Water: 400 gallons

• Holding Tank: 200 gallons

Accommodations

• Cabins: 3 Guest + Crew (4 total sleeping areas)

• Heads: 3

• Layout: Aft master, guest cabins midship, V-berth forward, crew quarters

Mechanical & Equipment

• Naiad Fin Stabilizers

• Hydraulic Bow Thruster

• Hydraulic Windlass

• Generator

• Inverter System

• Diesel Heating Systems (2 x Webasto + Dickinson)

Electronics

• Furuno NavNet System

• Radar

• Autopilot (Robertson AP20)

• AIS

• GPS / Chartplotter

• FLIR Night Vision

• Starlink Internet

• VHF Radios (Icom)

Deck & Additional Equipment

• Hydraulic Windlass

• Teak Decks

• Aft Docking Station

• Electric Deck Crane

• Tender: 13’ Boston Whaler

• Liferaft