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Pénichette boat charter

Pénichette hire for inland waterways: compare canal-boat sizes and cabin plans.

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Pénichette names a family of river boats

Pénichette is a family of inland boats associated with Locaboat, rather than a general sailing-yacht manufacturer. The catalogue includes the 1020, 950E and 1180, whose layouts should not be treated as identical. A historical Fluvial magazine specification for the 1020 FB lists two cabins and indoor and outdoor helm positions, naming Locaboat Industries as the builder. It helps explain the model's origins but does not promise current hire equipment. Check the selected boat's berth arrangement, height and route suitability with its actual base.

What the reviewers found

On Trustpilot, traveller Sue described the equipment favourably after a week aboard a Pénichette 1020 from Corbigny to Joigny, but considered the initial briefing too short and handling less easy. This is one customer's 2025 experience, not a professional test or an assessment of the whole fleet.

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What is bareboat charter?

You charter the boat and provide your own suitably qualified skipper and crew. Qualification requirements vary by boat, operator and sailing area. We help check your documents and the charter terms for your chosen boat.

What will your charter cost?

The search price is the boat's charter price. The boat page lists known mandatory charges, optional extras and a separate security deposit. Review the complete offer for your dates; any costs still awaiting confirmation must be checked before booking.

How does a charter request work?

  1. Choose your dates, departure base and boat.
  2. Review the charter price, charges, deposit and qualification requirements.
  3. Send your request. Yachting Planet checks availability and terms before confirming the charter.