620 operating hours in 22 years. Exclusively fresh water. And a sterndrive that is almost unheard of in this boat class. The Saga 26 HT is a Norwegian touring motorboat with a reputation for outlasting decades - this example from 2003 shows what that means in practice.
Saga Boats has been building boats in Selje on Norway’s west coast for over 50 years. It’s a family-run business known for its high level of in-house production and renowned durability. The Volvo Penta KAD32 with 170 PS and DuoProp Z-drive is the high-performance version of the 26 HT. It consumes approximately 2.5 liters per hour at cruising speed (12 km/h)—a figure that comparable 8-meter motorboats rarely achieve. The engine was serviced in May 2025, and the work is fully documented.
The boat has never been operated in salt water - a decisive advantage for the sterndrive and DuoProp propeller, which has a direct influence on the technical condition of the drive unit. All maintenance work is fully documented. Bow thruster, electric trim tabs, 90-watt solar system with renewed batteries (2020/2024), diesel heating, diesel stove, shore connection, cold hot water with engine heat and a Raymarine e7 with echo sounder and VHF round off the picture of a consistently upgraded cruising boat. This is a complete solution for those on longer trips to anchor moorings with no dependence on shore power.
In short: first hand, 620 hours, ready to go, fully documented - a freshwater example of the Saga 26 HT with the rare Z-drive configuration that can be taken over immediately.
Key facts: 8.00 m × 2.75 m × 0.80 m | Year of construction 2003 | Volvo Penta KAD32 diesel, 170 hp | 620 operating hours | exclusively fresh water | Condition: good, well maintained | Steinbacher 3.5 t trailer optionally available at an extra charge | Location: Hesse
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