2026 Enkhuizensloep 500

Enkhuizen 500 OverviewThe Enkhuizen 500 has been built by Enkhuizensloep for almost 25 years, with hundreds of units delivered. This model serves as a lifeboat for large sailing ships, tenders for inland vessels, and a comfortable sloop for recreational boating. It retains the DNA of the original English lifeboat, a wooden vessel that functioned as a lifeboat for an English coaster in the late 19th century, adapted to modern standards by Enkhuizensloep's carpenters.Design and ComfortThe Enkhuizen 500 features a spacious cockpit with comfortable round bench seat cushions made of high-quality, waterproof material, making it ideal for extended boating enjoyment. The interior is elegantly finished with teak details. The heavily insulated engine box, adorned with a teak panel and crank strips, doubles as a handy table. There is ample storage space under the foredeck and aft seats.PerformanceThis sloop is designed for day trips in polders and lakes, thanks to its shallow draft and extremely small turning circle. The preserved DNA of the original lifeboat ensures that the 500 is steady on course and highly stable. Its small length and low weight make it easy to trailer.Customization OptionsThe Enkhuizen 500 can be built entirely to your specifications and personal taste. You can select from various color schemes for the hull and interior. Numerous comfort-enhancing options are available, including a toilet facility and a sundeck. Each 500 can be equipped with either a tiller or a steering wheel.Propulsion ChoicesFor propulsion, options include a selection of diesel engines, whisper-quiet electric motors, or a hybrid solution. The diesel engines have proven reliability in numerous sloops, tailored for sailing comfort and low noise levels.Library images shown, boats built to order.STANDARD EQUIPMENTDimensions Length overall: 5.00 meters Width: 2.15 meters Draught: 0.45 meters Vertical clearance: approx. 0.95 meters Weight: approx. 730 kg CE category: C Maximum number of persons: 6Propulsion Tiller steering Standard version with VETUS 12hp 2 cyl. Diesel engine Environmentally friendly, water-lubricated propeller shaft system Water separator and coarse filter 25 litre fuel tank with fuel shut-offEquipment Clinkered polyester hull Polyester inner shell Continuous, generously ballasted keel Fully foamed, vibration-reducing engine foundation Laminated trim surface Stainless steel stern fittings with towing eye Antifouling Cable fender with hand-knotted head iguana Three large stainless steel bollards Four stainless steel Snap-On deck eye Instrument panel with start lock, speed/hour meter and indicator lights Maintenance-free start battery, incl. main switchWoodwork Teak tiller with stainless steel fittings Attached rudder with teak cheeks Teak on the engine box Teak frames on the engine boxComfort Front and back comfortable round benches Storage space, front, back and under the benches Spray hood with stainless steel frame and zip-in rear rug Stainless steel rear railing Seat cushions water resistantSafety Navigation lighting Stainless steel swimming step at the mirror Extinguishing opening with break glass Electric bilge pump with float switch automatic Robust stainless steel heel for extra protection of propeller and rudderOPTIONAL EXTRASPropulsion Standard version with E-Line VETUS 5 kW including battery packEquipment Hydraulic steering system with polyester steering position Stainless steel throttle Two stainless steel bow cleats Fuel gauge Trim tabs on the rudder USB or 12 Volt connection per pieceWoodwork Mounting teak steps Solid teak on fore and aft deck Solid teak floor with body wood Plastic teak floorComfort Back cushions, water resistant Sundeck with matching cushions Protective cover for the spray hood Bimini top with stainless steel frame Two stainless steel cup holders in engine boxSafety Electric horn with push button Stainless steel steering bracket Stainless steel folding swimming ladder Stazo decklock with 2.5m cable