Stevens Colombus Bakdekkruiser 1250 FLYBRIDGE
dutch steel motor cruiser
- Boat REF# · 346433
- Length · 12.50m
- Year · 1993
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 148hp, DAF DF615 - 6 cylender diesel (1993)
- Lying · Toulouse
Extra Details
| Designer | Stevens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Stevens |
| Lying | Toulouse |
| Fuel capacity | 2,800.0 ltr (616.0 USG) Total - 3 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 800.0 ltr (176.0 USG) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 17/10/2020 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 148hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | DAF DF615 - 6 cylender diesel (1993) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 4900 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 blades |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 4.0 ltr (0.9 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 9 knots |
| Generator output | 2.6KVA |
| Generator Hours | Unknown |
Engine room access is via two hatches in the saloon or through the staircase leading to the aft cabin. The compartment is clean, dry, well-ventilated and sound-insulated.
The boat is powered by a DAF DF615 6-cylinder diesel engine (148 HP) showing 4,902 hours. It is coupled to a PRM NewAge 302D3 gearbox driving a 50 mm shaft through a semi-flexible coupling. The shaft line includes a thrust bearing, packed gland and manual greaser for the stern tube and rudder tube.
The engine uses a wet exhaust system with seawater intake, strainer, heat exchanger for the gearbox oil, a second exchanger for the engine coolant, and water injection into the exhaust manifold. Fitted with waterlock/silencer, anti-siphon valve and flexible hoses secured with band clamps.
Fuel system: two interconnected 1,000 L tanks, mechanical gauge, water-separating pre-filter and quick-shutoff valve.
Engine equipment includes a 24 V alternator (~70 A), 24 V starter and oil drain pump. Oil and coolant levels are correct, and no signs of leaks or overheating were observed.
The engine bay is very clean and houses:
• Vetus ESP60 electric bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• 40 L calorifier, heated by engine coolant or 220 V
• Dedicated fuel supply for the stove and Webasto heating (850 L tank with filters, pumps, safety shutoff valve)
• 24 V electrical panel and breakers
• Two 24 V starting batteries (connected in series)
Dimensions
| Length | 12.50m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.95m |
| Draft Min | 1.10m |
| Displacement | 17,000kg (37,485.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.90m |
| Storage | Dry storage |
Electrical Systems
12 / 24 volt battery, 220 volt generator, 220 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The boat is a secure Dutch motor cruiser, fitted with full stainless-steel guardrails all around.
Aft bathing platform: stainless-steel/teak bathing ladder, access ladder to the aft deck, stainless-steel cleats, stern light, horseshoe buoy.
Upper aft deck: two storage lockers with seating, wooden table, bimini and helm cover, folding windscreen, 220V shore power sockets, portable Duro generator, and additional storage spaces.
Outside helm position: hydraulic steering, single-lever throttle, rudder angle indicator, full engine instrumentation, Navman depth sounder and RayMarine VHF.
Coachroof: 160W solar panel, flue for the cabin stove, UFO-type deck ventilator, removable mast and navigation lights.
Foredeck: manual windlass, articulated anchor with 25 m of chain, double stainless-steel bollards, fender holders and deck hatch.
Windows & access: aluminium-framed safety glass, a mix of fixed and opening windows, lockable deck hatch and a wooden companionway door—no visible signs of water ingress.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
The interior has a warm, welcoming feel, finished in decorative plywood with solid wood trims. Wood-effect linoleum flooring and foam-backed vinyl headlinings give a clean, coherent look throughout. Most lighting is provided by 24 V LED fixtures, complemented by a few 220 V fittings. Opening ports are fitted with removable mosquito screens, and blackout blinds are installed in both the saloon and aft cabin. The 220 V sockets operate either from shore power or the inverter.
Soft furnishings and vinyl wall linings are in good condition, and both the heads and shower compartment feature plastic wall panels with a tiled shower tray. Ventilation is excellent thanks to several opening ports and “UFO” deck vents.
The aft cabin serves as a true owner’s suite, offering a spacious double berth 150*200, generous storage, and six portholes—three of them opening—as well as electric heating. The adjacent heads compartment includes a 24 V Jabsco electric toilet, an electric heater, a mirrored locker and an opening port.
The separate shower room features a porcelain washbasin with mixer tap, a shower with screen, and additional mirrored storage, providing a practical and pleasant space.
The saloon benefits from direct access from the upper deck and features a large L-shaped settee with storage underneath. Comfort on board is enhanced by a warm-air Webasto heater and a Dickinson diesel stove. Entertainment equipment includes a Samsung flat-screen TV, Sony DVD player and Sony Bluetooth stereo with six JBL/Visaton speakers. Plenty of lockers, two sliding side windows and effective LED lighting make the area bright and comfortable. A hinged panel provides access to the 220 V electrical board, steering pump, battery isolators, solar regulator and gas detector.
The galley is well laid out with a U-shaped worktop, Tefal oven, small extractor fan, Smev 3-burner gas hob and a 110 L Waeco fridge, along with multiple lockers and shelves. Two portholes (one opening) offer good natural ventilation.
Opposite, the dinette offers a central wooden table, two bench seats with storage, an electric heater, and additional shelving and lockers.
Forward, the cabin is fitted with two single berths in a V-configuration (bunk-style) 80*190, storage under the beds, four portholes including one opening, a ceiling light, strip light, deck hatch and direct access to the chain locker. It also includes 220 V sockets and a 12 V cigarette-style outlet.
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Microwave |
The interior has a warm, welcoming feel, finished in decorative plywood with solid wood trims. Wood-effect linoleum flooring and foam-backed vinyl headlinings give a clean, coherent look throughout. Most lighting is provided by 24 V LED fixtures, complemented by a few 220 V fittings. Opening ports are fitted with removable mosquito screens, and blackout blinds are installed in both the saloon and aft cabin. The 220 V sockets operate either from shore power or the inverter.
Soft furnishings and vinyl wall linings are in good condition, and both the heads and shower compartment feature plastic wall panels with a tiled shower tray. Ventilation is excellent thanks to several opening ports and “UFO” deck vents.
The aft cabin serves as a true owner’s suite, offering a spacious double berth 150*200, generous storage, and six portholes—three of them opening—as well as electric heating. The adjacent heads compartment includes a 24 V Jabsco electric toilet, an electric heater, a mirrored locker and an opening port.
The separate shower room features a porcelain washbasin with mixer tap, a shower with screen, and additional mirrored storage, providing a practical and pleasant space.
The saloon benefits from direct access from the upper deck and features a large L-shaped settee with storage underneath. Comfort on board is enhanced by a warm-air Webasto heater and a Dickinson diesel stove. Entertainment equipment includes a Samsung flat-screen TV, Sony DVD player and Sony Bluetooth stereo with six JBL/Visaton speakers. Plenty of lockers, two sliding side windows and effective LED lighting make the area bright and comfortable. A hinged panel provides access to the 220 V electrical board, steering pump, battery isolators, solar regulator and gas detector.
The galley is well laid out with a U-shaped worktop, Tefal oven, small extractor fan, Smev 3-burner gas hob and a 110 L Waeco fridge, along with multiple lockers and shelves. Two portholes (one opening) offer good natural ventilation.
Opposite, the dinette offers a central wooden table, two bench seats with storage, an electric heater, and additional shelving and lockers.
Forward, the cabin is fitted with two single berths in a V-configuration (bunk-style) 80*190, storage under the beds, four portholes including one opening, a ceiling light, strip light, deck hatch and direct access to the chain locker. It also includes 220 V sockets and a 12 V cigarette-style outlet.
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Bimini | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Passerelle | |
| Bimini | |
| Bow Thruster |
Manual unknown windlass
1 anchors
(britany)
25.00m of chain
20.00m of rode
The aft bathing platform features two small stainless-steel cleats, a stainless-steel/teak bathing ladder, an access ladder to the upper aft deck, the stern light, a horseshoe buoy and the diesel filler point. The flagstaff is also mounted here. The domestic fuel tank was cleaned in 2017.
The upper aft deck includes two storage lockers with seating, a wooden table, a stainless-steel bimini frame with canvas, and a folding helm cover. A portable Duro generator, 220 V sockets, a folding windscreen with wiper, a helm seat and the companionway hatch complete the area. The outside helm position is fully equipped with hydraulic steering, single-lever engine control, full engine instrumentation, rudder angle indicator, RayMarine VHF and Navman depth sounder.
On the coachroof, there is a 160 W solar panel, the flue for the cabin stove, a UFO-type deck ventilator, a removable stainless-steel mast with navigation/anchor light and a TV antenna, plus storage supports for items such as the mast, gangway or boat hook. Navigation lights are mounted beneath the roof, and scuppers ensure rainwater drainage.
The foredeck includes double stainless-steel bollards, a bow bollard, a manual windlass with articulated anchor (25 m of chain), a deck hatch and fender holders. A flagstaff support is also installed at the bow.
Along the starboard side deck, you will find a UFO ventilator, the diesel filler point, an intermediate bollard and a removable stainless-steel/teak three-step ladder.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| VHF | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Video | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
Thierry, Boatshed Midicanals is pleased to offer for sale this Dutch Steel Motor Cruiser.
This 12.50m Dutch-built motor cruiser is a fine example of a traditional Bakdekkruiser - solid, comfortable and designed for both inland waterways and sheltered coastal cruising. Its classic lines are enhanced by a beautiful hull colour, giving the boat an elegant and distinctive look.
The aft deck offers a generous and highly usable living space, ideal for relaxing at anchor or enjoying slow cruising. With seating, a table, a bimini and a folding windscreen to reduce air draft, it is perfectly suited for European canals and rivers. Side decks are secured by full stainless-steel guardrails, making movement on deck safe and easy.
Inside, the layout provides surprising volume for this size of vessel: a bright raised saloon with panoramic views, a well-equipped galley, a forward cabin, an aft cabin with good privacy and additional convertible spaces, offering up to six berths in total.
A real highlight is the Dickinson wood-burning stove, which brings exceptional comfort, warmth and atmosphere on board, making the boat enjoyable all year round, together with the diesel heating system.
Mechanically, the boat is powered by the renowned DAF 575 – 120 hp engine, fitted with a keel cooling system - highly appreciated for inland cruising thanks to its reliability, low maintenance and absence of raw-water intake issues. A bow thruster adds welcome manoeuvrability, especially in tighter marinas or narrow canals.
Overall, this Dutch motor cruiser presents itself as a warm, reassuring and versatile boat, ideal for extended living aboard, long-distance inland cruising or a European waterways adventure, while remaining capable in sheltered coastal waters. A genuine and well-kept example of Dutch craftsmanship.
For more information or organise a visit, please contact, Thierry from Boatshed midicanals.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
3 years
Why are you selling her?
Changing circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
canal du midi