A small family boat in the starter section
The Auster 520 CD is among the craft in Interboot's My First Boat programme, a display intended for visitors taking their first steps towards boat ownership. The entry highlights a protected forward area, storage and a broad sun pad, reflecting priorities for family trips on inland or sheltered coastal waters.
The boat is presented by Europe Marine and measures 5.24 metres overall. Its place in the programme is an invitation to compare practicality and ownership requirements, not a statement that every version is suitable for every family or sea state.
What the figures show
The organiser lists a 1.98-metre beam, a weight of 600 kilograms and a maximum draft of 0.40 metres. The GRP hull is paired with one petrol outboard motor and an advertised total power of 85 kilowatts.
Those headline numbers may help an owner begin discussions about berth size, launching arrangements and potential trailering. A proper loaded weight, trailer rating and engine choice should be confirmed with the builder or dealer before committing to transport equipment.
A deck planned for short outings
A protected bow can provide a defined area for guests, while storage helps keep bags and equipment out of the walking space. The sun pad makes room for time at rest, so the layout is not solely about travelling from one point to another.
For a small boat, safe movement between seating, steering and boarding positions deserves close inspection. The show description does not specify the complete safety equipment or every optional fitting, and none should be assumed from the photograph.
Questions for a first owner
A realistic purchase plan includes training, insurance, storage, maintenance, local launch access and operating conditions alongside the hull price. Visitors can discuss those topics at Interboot and compare the Auster with other starter boats on display.
The exact model photograph and measurements come from the organiser's exhibitor listing. The next step is to verify current specifications and an actual configured quotation from Europe Marine.