1965 De Vries Lentsch 64 Motoryacht
$449,900
Boat in Portland, OR 97217 US
64 Motoryacht
2 Engines (2x John Deere)
65 feet
Diesel
Steel
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: 180 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
W S Yacht Brokers LLC offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/26 | Initial price | $449,900 |
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