European Inland Waterways

What motorboat to choose?

3/11/2026
Online

Details

Covering the key considerations for choosing a motorboat: type, budget, intended use and comfort levels. A general overview rather than an in-depth analysis. A starting point for someone considering buying their first motorboat. Speaker: Remko Sinck.

With so many different motorboats available, how do you decide which is right for you? This talk explores the differences between boat designs, sizes and capabilities, and how these influence where and how you can cruise. From inland waterways to coastal and offshore adventures, discover what to look for, the trade-offs to consider and how to narrow down your options with confidence.

This talk is the first of four talks in our Motorboat Cruising Month (by the Motorboat Section & European Inland Waterways Section) and forms part of the Cruising Knowledge Series which will run over the autumn and winter of 2026-2027.

Motorboat Month talk series

Make sure to tune into the next Motorboat Month Zoom webinars:
1900 hrs, Tuesday 10 November - Introduction to European Inland Waterways
1900 hrs, Tuesday 17 November - Choosing a motorboat for sea cruising
1900 hrs, Thursday 26 November - Buying a second-hand boat: a practical guide

Future sessions

We are also exploring the possibility of hosting informal online ‘Chat & Share’ sessions in December 2026, offering attendees the chance to ask further questions, exchange experiences and discuss motorboat cruising in a small-group setting. These additional sessions will be shaped by the interests of participants.

Please note: lectures can be watched live online but we do not generally make recordings available after the event, for a number of reasons relating to time and copyright issues.