| H2O | |
| Port de Plaisance, Saint Jean de Losne, Côte d'Or, 21170, France | |
| Contact: | Max GERARD |
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From the beginning, H2O has continuously improve the quality of its services, by listening and responding to the needs of pleasure boaters and those passionate about boats and boating. Today more than ever, H2O offers a broad range of services for your boat.
Mooring river port burgundyMooring in our harbours
Since 1987, we have created three river ports in Burgundy: the Port de Plaisance at St Jean de Losne, Port Royal at Auxonne and the Old Lock (Ancienne Ecluse) at Saint-Usage. These ports are ideally situated at the heart of the French inland waterway system and provide all the comforts and facilities necessary for pleasure boaters. Since 1987, the port of St Jean de Losne has become internationally known as the number one river port in France.
Sale of new and used boatsSales of New and used boats
We have an ever-changing fleet of about 100 boats on our sales pontoons at St Jean de Losne, offering maximum choice to would-be buyers. This fleet is made up of many different types of boats: barges, tjalks, luxemotors, sport boats, Pedros, Success, Aquanauts, Linssen, Broom, De Groot, Staverse Cruisers, and many others.
You wish to buy a new or used boat?
Take advantage of our team of experienced boat sales advisers. Whatever type of boat you are looking for – liveaboard, needing renovation or new – H2O will happily inform and advise you.
You want to sell your boat?
From the beginning, many owners have entrusted the advertising and sale of their boats to us. Contact us by phone on 03 80 39 23 00 or by email at h2o@h2ofrance.com.
Workshop repair and construction of boatsWorkshop repairs and restoration
Our port at St Jean de Losne is equipped with a marine workshop, with sandblasting / sanding / painting bays. Our technicians have unequalled knowledge and experience, possessing all the skills and competences needed to repair, maintain or restore your boat to the highest standard.
Accessory equipment and boat engineChandlery
Our chandlery offers a wide variety of marine equipment for your boat: from Mastervolt electric equipment, Cummins motors, Cupa bow thrusters, International paints, Sonnenschein batteries, Dometic parts, Jabsco WC and other pumps, Raymarine and many others. Do you need a particular article for your boat? We will either have it in stock or find it for you. Contact the shop by phone on 03 80 39 08 08 or by email: magasin@h2ofrance.com.
This magnificent 28.50-metre Freycinet barge, built in 1922 and completely and carefully renovated, is much more than just a place to live: it is a real business opportunity, ideal for a floating bed and breakfast business. Spacious, bright and tastefully decorated, it offers a unique setting that immediately appeals to travellers looking for an unusual experience on the water.
Already operating as a guesthouse, it currently generates an average turnover of €24k, with strong potential fo... read more
Discover this superb motor yacht, a De Diesprong Aquacraft model, perfectly designed to combine comfort, maneuverability, and performance. Measuring 12.60 meters in length and 3.80 meters in width, this vessel strikes an ideal balance between onboard space and ease of handling. Thanks to its features, it is perfectly suited for both inland waterways and coastal cruising.
Designed for extended stays or autonomous cruising, this boat includes two comfortable cabins and can accommodate up to six... read more
Freycinet Forges de Strasbourg barge built in 1951. Completely renovated in 2021 and equipped to make it a fully autonomous boat (solar panels, water filtration plant, purification station, etc.). Important note: the hull bottom must be replaced but the cost of the work is included in the sale price. The European certificate will have to be renewed.
The layout is modern and comfortable, perfect for a primary residence project. It offers: a rear accommodation currently used as a workshop... read more
Discover this 14.25-meter by 4.25-meter Brabant motorboat, built in 2004 with a fully renovated interior completed in 2023. Its bright and spacious living area, enhanced by numerous portholes, creates a setting suited to cruising with family or friends.
This motorboat stands out with its handling and comfort. It features three cabins accommodating up to 6 people, with two double beds and two single beds. Each cabin is equipped with ample storage and wardrobes.
The salon includes a fully equipp... read more
Built in 2019 by Bluewater Boats (designed by Wolstenholme), this 19.80-metre cruising barge embodies the perfect blend of contemporary elegance, seagoing performance and luxury comfort. Designed for both coastal cruising and inland waterways, it will appeal to yacht enthusiasts seeking space and tranquillity.
Outside, the panoramic aft deck serves as a true living space, with Flexiteak 2G decking. The interior offers two cabins: an owner cabin with a king-size bed and a guest cabin with a quee... read more
Luxemotor built in 1923, ideal for residential use. Sleeps 7 to 11 people. Two side entrances open onto the wheelhouse with steering position and access to the aft cabin with double bed, small kitchenette and bathroom with shower and WC. A staircase leads from the terrace to the main accommodation. At the bottom of this staircase is access to a cabin with double bed and a bathroom with bath and WC. A second staircase leads to a storage room, a spacious fully-equipped kitchen and a dining area. T... read more
Ideal barge for year-round living. This barge has a large spacious bedroom at the stern, with 6 original portholes and a 90×180 velux window in the ceiling providing a large skylight. An intermediate floor leads to a toilet area and a bathroom with shower and washing machine. The ground-floor accommodation comprises a vast, extremely bright living room with open-plan fitted kitchen and living/dining room. A technical room (with nautiflore purification station, converter and batteries) and ... read more
Eau Claire cruiser from 1989. Ideal for inland waterwas cruising, she offers an interesting habitability. Painted below the waterline recently. Some cosmetic work to consider. Terrace with built-in bench seat. Living area with steering position, dinette convertible into double bed and kitchen. Bathroom with shower and WC. Side cabin with double bed. Single bed. Second cabin with double bed and single bed
Come and meet us at the boat show in St Jean de Losne on 29 and 30 April 2023 or from now o... read more
Discover this incredible authentic lighthouse boat. This historic heritage building was built in England in 1939. Initially designed to serve as an anchorage point for the ship during the Second World War, it was later converted into a museum in Amsterdam and eventually towed to France to be transformed into an incredible venue for shows and concerts. After restoration and a complete overhaul between 2018 and 2020, it received its category 4 floating establishment certificate in 2021, allowing i... read more
Beautiful Tjalk built in 1902. Its classic, uncluttered character will win you over.
She is now well equipped with plenty of storage space and her interior layout, with its generous headroom, is perfectly suited to life on the water.
This boat has a beautiful wheelhouse, a bright living room with lounge, dining area and galley, a bathroom and 4 cabins.
Various works have been carried out over the last 3 years:
Propellers, hydrophore and complete exterior painting (2021//2022)
Annu... read more
Dutch Tjalk barge built in 1913. Once used to transport goods, she is now well equipped and perfectly suited for life on the water. European certificate is valid until 2031. The deck and superstructure need painting. The boat has a beautiful wheelhouse, a bright living room with lounge, dining area and kitchen, a bathroom, a second lounge that can be converted into a cabin and a double bedroom.
Contact us now for more information.... read more
Superb luxury cruise boat for up to 18 passengers. Barge fitted out on 2 levels: - All the common areas are on the main deck. There is a pleasant terrace and a spacious lounge. You will then enter a restaurant with bar. Toilets are also available. Private access to the galley and crew area. - The lower deck houses 9 cabins, completely refurbished in 2009. Six cabins have double beds and three have twin beds. Each room has a full bathroom. The aft also gives access to the crew cabins.... read more
Barge 39m from 1950. Surveyed, lined and painted in 2023. Previously used as a venue for shows or cultural and sporting events, she is ideally suited to a professional project or for conversion into a houseboat. Wheelhouse. Galley area. WC. Reception area. Pleasant large room. Community certificate to be renewed depending on the project: stationary or sailing boat (floating establishment or navigation certificate).... read more
Freycinet of 1958, formerly used for freight transport and fitted out in the 2000s. It is well maintained and has a European certificate valid until 2029. She offers a large terrace which is very appreciated when the weather is mild. The wheelhouse can be easily dismantled to navigate easily on all the channels. The interior is bright, it consists of the classic mariner’s accommodation, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious and comfortable lounge, two beautiful cabins and two beautiful bath... read more
This 11.50-metre house boat is a Miss 1150, built in 1987 by the Esquerré yard. Her flat-bottomed GRP hull needs only 80 centimetres of water: she goes anywhere on the inland waterway network, including where keeled boats have to turn back.
The Miss 1150 belongs to the line of "Miss bourguignonnes", the house boats from the Esquerré yard — later Navig-France — that shaped French inland cruising in the 1980s, and whose design was carried on afterwards under th... read more
This 11.80-metre steel inland cruiser is a Sport Boat 1150 XL, built in 2007 by the Dutch yard Babro Yachting. Four metres of beam, 1.10 m draft and 2.65 m air draft: she goes anywhere, and for her size offers a living volume that few 12-metre boats can match. Her 5 mm steel hull has only ever been used in fresh water. Design category C.
The interior is the boat's strong point: teak woodwork and teak flooring, Alcantara finishes, and a saloon full of light. The galley is fully equipped &md... read more
This boat is a one-off, designed by naval architect Philippe Nineuil and built in 2014 by the Chantier Naval Evezard. A steel hull of 14 m by 4.75 m, drawing 0.60 m with an air draft of 2.70 m.
The layout is entirely on one level: the terrace, the saloon and the galley follow one another without a single step, and wide side decks run all the way round. One cabin with a double berth, a convertible saloon, a shower room and an electric WC. Headroom is 2 m in every room.
The boat is self-sufficie... read more
This boat is a former German icebreaker tug, built in 1956 by the Siebert yard in Berlin. A steel hull of 15.58 m by 3.62 m, drawing 0.90 m with an air draft of 3.05 m and a lowerable mast. Few were ever built.
She had one German owner, then the present ones, who turned her into a home by roofing over the aft deck. They have lived aboard for twenty years and have maintained and improved her over the years: the interior was designed for living aboard, not adapted to it afterwards.
One cabin wit... read more
The 1500 Dynamic is one of the most widely built models from the Dutch yard Van der Heijden, valued for the quality of its steel construction and for sound handling both at low speed and at a sustained cruise. This 2007 example is 15.50 m long, with steel hull and superstructure, and is powered by two 170 hp Vetus Deutz engines on shaft drive. Her CE category C allows her to move from the inland waterway network to coastal cruising without restriction. Below, three cabins, two shower rooms and t... read more
Discover this 1993 Nicols 1160 motorboat, a vessel known for its reliability, ease of use, and generous space — suited to river cruising with family or friends.
With its functional design, this boat offers a balance between on-board comfort and ease of handling. Its bright living area allows you to enjoy time on the water, whether for a short getaway or longer cruises.
Inside, the boat features a salon, a fully equipped kitchen, and cabins providing suitable sleeping arrangements for lif... read more
Come and discover this authentic 17-meter-long and 4.40-meter-wide barge dating from 1950, fully fitted out. It combines classic character with modern comfort, suited to onboard living or river getaways.
The wheelhouse features a fitted kitchen, spacious and welcoming, with direct views over the water. The lower-level lounge opens onto a large corridor leading to a cabin with a central double bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, as well as a separate toilet. The minimal number of steps makes moving ... read more
This Connoisseur Rialto 1140 FB was built in 1993 in the United Kingdom by the Porter & Haylett yard. Under her present owners since 2015, she first cruised the Canal de Garonne and the Canal du Midi, then, from 2016, the Saône, the Yonne and the canals of Burgundy, the Nivernais, the Centre, Briare, the Vosges, the Canal latéral à la Loire and the Rhône au Rhin.
The hull is GRP. With 2.50 m air draft and 0.90 m draft, she goes anywhere on the inland network. Th... read more
Built by the Kees Cornelissen yard at Heerewaarden in the Netherlands, this aluminium motor yacht is a fair reflection of Dutch practice: solid, comfortable and, above all, designed for living aboard.
A one-off, equally at home on inland waterways and at sea, she is striking from the first moment for her bright, well-planned living space.
Inside, a large raised saloon bathed in light gives an exceptional panoramic view over the surrounding landscape — a genuine place to relax and take in... read more
Built in 1991 by the Dutch yard Van Houwelingen, this steel Vlet brings together everything you look for in inland cruising: very low figures — 2.50 m air draft and 0.95 m draft — which open up almost every European canal, a bright single-level interior and very few steps.
The panoramic saloon holds the inside helm position, a sofa and plenty of storage. The galley and the dinette, convertible into a double berth, extend the living space; the forward cabin has two single beds in a V... read more
Discover this President Ranger 43 motorboat, a liveaboard vessel measuring 13,01 metres long and 4,08 metres wide, built in 1990. Renowned for its quality construction, stability and robust materials, this motorboat is an excellent opportunity for a year-round living project or for extended cruises, both at sea and on rivers.
This motorboat has a semi-planing hull with pronounced bilges, made of foam sandwich construction for optimal rigidity and lightness, while its teak gunwales and cream-col... read more
This beautiful 17.10 m sailing tjalk was built in 1916 by the Dutch yard Van der Werf. Originally a cargo vessel, she was converted for pleasure use in the 1960s. The hull was surveyed in February 2016; she is slipped every twelve to eighteen months, and the underwater hull was last painted in November 2025.
The boat holds the French "Bateau d'Intérêt Patrimonial" heritage label, which exempts her from the annual French registration duty. She has kept her rig and all... read more
Barge built in 1965 at the Chantier Naval de Thuin, in Belgium. She sails under the Belgian flag and VAT has been paid. Her inland navigation certificate (Union Certificate), issued by the Brussels Inspection Commission, is valid until 3 September 2028 and covers European Union waterways in zones 3 and 4, as well as zone 2 in the Netherlands.
The accommodation occupies the aft section: wheelhouse, dining area open to the galley, one panelled cabin with a double berth, a shower room and a separa... read more
This 14.71-meter motor cruiser stands out for its generous and unusual dimensions, offering a large interior volume that is rare for this type of vessel. Designed as a living space, it provides comfort comparable to that of a home, suited to both inland and coastal cruising.
The interior is spacious, bright, and welcoming. The large saloon offers a gathering area, while the functional galley integrates into the living space. The layout has been designed to optimize volume and simplify daily lif... read more
This 39-metre Freycinet-style barge, fitted out as a floating home, offers generous volumes, plenty of natural light and a warm atmosphere.
It has two cabins and a spacious modern bathroom. The former captain's cabin has been converted into an additional living space.
The heart of the boat is a vast, light-filled living area with very high ceilings, opening onto a contemporary kitchen. A fireplace, complemented by a heat pump, provides comfort throughout the year. An additional room, stil... read more
This 27-metre Luxemotor is appealing thanks to its generous volumes, its beautiful headroom and, above all, its spacious, light-filled wheelhouse, the true heart of the boat. This space offers exceptional panoramic views and is a pleasant place to live in all seasons, both for sailing and for relaxing.
The interior is harmoniously laid out and bright, perfectly suited to comfortable life on board or to a hospitality project. The boat has five cabins, allowing you to welcome family, friends or p... read more
Built in the Netherlands around a century ago as a merchant ship, this Luxemotor now embodies a rare combination of authentic maritime heritage and contemporary comfort. Carefully converted into a houseboat in the 1960s, it has undergone continuous improvements during its voyages along the waterways of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland between 2001 and 2025.
This Luxemotor has a minimal draught, allowing it to access a vast network of waterways, while the cockpit offers good ... read more
This 26.16-metre barge is a steilsteven — the straight stem typical of Belgian and Dutch cargo boats — built in 1903 by the De Winter yard in Boom, Belgium. More than a century afloat, and a hull that has been closely looked after: surveyed, sandblasted and repainted below the waterline in April 2024.
She has been converted for year-round living, and that is her first asset. 10 cm rock-wool insulation, double glazing on all the wooden-framed windows, and two sources of heat: a diese... read more
This 12.50-metre Dutch motor cruiser was built in 1990 by the Van der Valk yard, a benchmark of Dutch steel boatbuilding. Its steel hull, its stability and its two thrusters, at the bow and at the stern, make it an easy boat to handle, suited to canals as well as coastal cruising.
Inside, the light-coloured woodwork creates a bright atmosphere. The saloon with its inside helm opens onto a galley with dinette. Aft, the owner's cabin has a central bed and its own shower room; a second cabin ... read more
Discover this 14-metre-long, 4-metre-wide Widebeam liveaboard barge, built in 1990 by Springer. It offers generous living space and a comfortable onboard environment, making it ideal as a primary residence or for inland waterway cruising.
The hull last benefited from a full below-waterline repaint in 2023, ensuring good overall maintenance.
The interior features a wheelhouse with a helm station, a bright saloon with dining area, a fully equipped galley with hob, refrigerator, and microwave, as... read more
Discover this Triton Narrowboat barge, built in 2008 by Triton Marine, a shipyard known for the quality of its liveaboard boats, combining robustness, comfort, and careful finishes. It is suited to living on board or as a second home on the water.
This boat offers generous volumes and a well-thought-out design. At the stern, a terrace equipped with a fully enclosed canopy creates an additional living space, usable all year round. At the bow, a second terrace provides an area to enjoy the outdoo... read more
This 1911 Tjalk is a character-filled liveaboard barge measuring 19.60 metres long by 3.87 metres wide. Suited to year-round living or relaxed river cruising, it offers a bright, spacious and comfortable interior designed for everyday life.
The boat features a panoramic wheelhouse with a bench seat. Inside, a generous saloon (convertible into an additional double berth), a fully equipped galley (gas stove, 220V fridge, freezer, extractor hood), a functional bathroom, and two cabins — one ... read more
This Kim Marine trawler is suited to both coastal cruising and inland waterway navigation. Spacious, bright and well designed, she can accommodate up to six people.
Outside, the large aft deck with its helm station offers good visibility and a space to relax and enjoy sunny days on the water. The side decks provide easy and safe access around the boat.
The interior has a welcoming atmosphere and practical layout. The saloon, the aft cabin with a double berth, the additional forward berths and ... read more
Discover the Fifty Staverse Kotter 1040, an authentic Dutch boat combining traditional charm with robustness. This vessel stands out for its classic lines and comfortable handling, both on inland waterways and at sea.
It is pleasant to helm and offers good seakeeping, remaining stable in all conditions. It is also equipped with three masts, including a main mast and a mizzen mast.
The rigging is complemented by four new sails, including a mainsail, a mizzen sail, a jib, and a staysail, allowin... read more
Discover this Succes 125 Ultra motor yacht, a 12.5-metre-long and 4-metre-wide liveaboard boat, built in 1998, suited to a river or coastal cruising project, or to year-round living on board. Known for its build quality and generous interior space, this motor yacht offers a balance between manoeuvrability, stability and comfort. Its exterior helm station frees up additional interior space.
The warm wooden interior creates a friendly and authentic atmosphere. The boat benefits from ample natural... read more
The Vripack 1150 is a yacht designed by the Dutch naval architect Vripack, known for its quality yachts. Sailing enthusiasts appreciate this model for its robustness and comfort.
Measuring 11.50 metres in length and 4 metres in width, this boat offers generous onboard space, suited to long cruises. The spacious saloon, fully equipped galley and cabin ensure comfort, while ample storage space makes it easy to stow everything you need for your journeys.
The wide aft deck provides an area to rela... read more
This 19-metre Tjalk, built in 1910, stands out for its authenticity and generous proportions. It features a large terrace covered by a sun awning and a wheelhouse with two side doors. Inside, a spacious saloon with a fitted kitchen and two double cabins at the bow, each with a separate WC and shower. Plenty of storage space optimises the living area.
Since 2011, this boat has undergone a complete professional refit: the interior layout has been rebuilt, all technical systems (engine, heating, b... read more
This characterful Forges de Strasbourg barge, measuring 39.04 metres in length and 5.05 metres in width, is a former working vessel. Completely transformed over time, she has been converted into a floating reception venue, now offering a capacity of up to 150 guests. Her generous volumes and open layout allow for numerous configurations depending on operational needs.
Spacious and functional, she provides a platform for developing a professional events business: receptions, weddings, seminars, ... read more
The Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.9 AC is a prestigious Dutch motor yacht, built on the renowned expertise of Linssen Yachts, designed to offer optimal comfort for both coastal and river cruising. Praised for the quality of its finish, its excellent insulation and its practical layout, this model is perfectly suited to extended cruises as well as year-round living on board.
The interior features a bright saloon with a sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen (gas hob, fridge, washing machine) as well as th... read more
A magnificent 23-metre single-level tjalk, ideal as a primary residence on the water or for comfortable cruising. This boat impresses with its generous space, brightness and functional layout.
The bright and airy interior offers a lovely living area comprising a cosy lounge and a fully equipped kitchen, providing a level of comfort comparable to that of a home. The large windows create a pleasant sense of space and well-being in everyday life.
The boat has three cabins, offering plenty of acco... read more
This 31-metre barge offers potential that lends itself equally well to a floating primary residence, tourist accommodation or professional activity, thanks to its attractive volumes and versatile layout.
The single-level aft deck provides direct access to the wheelhouse, now converted into a large kitchen bathed in natural light, exuding a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Descending the staircase on the starboard side, you arrive in a spacious, open-plan living area, offering endless possibilitie... read more
The Valkvlet 12.30 BB is an iconic Dutch motorboat built by the renowned P. Valk Yachts shipyard in Franeker, the Netherlands. Renowned for the robustness and timeless elegance of its vessels, the shipyard has made the Valkvlet a true classic for river and coastal navigation.
With a length of 12.30 metres and a high-quality steel construction, this model offers safety, comfort and reliability. Its elegant lines and traditional look are immediately appealing, while offering practical amenities f... read more
This bright and comfortable 16-meter barge, measuring 4.30 meters wide and built in 2000, is ideal for both river cruising and life on board. It offers a spacious and welcoming living area that includes a fully equipped kitchen (gas stove, 220V oven, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave), open to a dining area and a helm station.
The barge features three cabins: two side cabins—one converted into a lounge and the other into an office—as well as a forward cabin with a large central d... read more