Nautilus Vagabund 30

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Nautilus Vagabund 30
Photo © Nautilus Hausboote GmbH
CE categoryD (inland)
Length13.5 m
Beam4.6 m
Draft0.6 m
Engines25 hp thrust motor (50 hp optional)
Price€265k base + €45k drive pkg (incl. 19% DE VAT, excl. transport)
Websitehttps://nautilus-hausboote.com/hausboot-kaufen/

The mid-range Nautilus: real 30 m² of living space, a huge 66 m² of deck, and a drive package that finally includes what a houseboat actually needs (both thrusters, two anchors).

Spec table (from the official price list, Sept 2023)

   
Dimensions (L×B×H above waterline) 13.50 × 4.60 × 3.20 m
Draft ~0.60 m
Living area ~30 m², ceiling 2.20 m
Terraces & side decks ~66 m²
CE category D (inland)
Fresh / waste water 400 l (drive version) / ~800 l
Heating Diesel underfloor heating; fireplace option
Base price €265,000 incl. 19% DE VAT
Drive package (25 hp, bow+stern thrusters, 2× 12 kg anchors, 400 l fresh tank) €45,000

Options worth noting: second bedroom €2.5k · rotating fireplace from €5.5k · proper kitchen €7.5k · 50 hp +€3.5k · quiet marine generator €15k · 400 W solar €2.5k · mini bio-treatment plant: quote · 2-year warranty outside Germany (EU): +10% of purchase price · transport: quote only.

Links: sales page · official price & equipment PDF

float64 read: the shape most directly comparable to the La Mare Apartboat XL for full-time living — similar footprint class, but €310k all-in vs the La Mare’s ~€180k gross. What the extra buys: aluminium construction, serious insulation (80 mm PUR sandwich walls), thrusters included, 13.5 m length. Note: 13.5 m needs Patrão Local (courses), and the EU-warranty surcharge is a real +€31k on the sticker if wanted in Portugal. Still CE-D → DEC-004 option B only.