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Belgian Barge Cruising Houseboat

Recent Hull and Engine refurb.
£79,500.00 (Approx US$101,946) Reduced
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  • Boat REF#  ·  324733
  • LOA  ·  59'9"
  • Year  ·  1917
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 127hp, Gardner 6LX Twin Disc Gearbox ()
  • Lying  ·  River Orwell
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Nicholas Crook
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Belgian Barge Cruising Houseboat
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Extra Details

Builder Belgian Yard
Lying River Orwell
Fuel capacity 500.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 500.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 03/07/2023

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 127hp
Engine make and model Gardner 6LX Twin Disc Gearbox ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Engine spares

Engine, Starter, and Alternator were all recently serviced in May 2022

Dimensions

LOA 59'9"
Beam 11'6"
Draft Min 3'3"
Airdraft 6'7"
Headroom 6'1"
Storage In water

Rig

Gaff rigged Wood spars (1990) with galvanised standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - ()
Headsail - ()

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 2
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

All new cooker sink wood burner bath included and yet to be installed

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Cabin heating

All new cooker sink wood burner bath included and yet to be installed

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Davits
Swim Ladder
Cockpit Enclosure

1 halyard winches
1 sheet winches
Dutch Type windlass
2 anchors
(Plough)
(Inflatable)
Chain and Warp not measured

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

Following a change of plans, and the recent refurbishment of the hull and engine, the current owner is selling this unique and attractive conversion of a former tanker barge.

Designed and built in Belgium, she originally supplied fresh water to other boats or canal-side locations between Bruges and Brussels. She is suitable for some of the narrower continental canals.

She was professionally converted to a liveaboard by a Belgian yard in the 1970's. Mechanically she has the benefit of a Gardener 6LB engine which provides plenty of silky power. The vessel also has been converted to sail, gently, with a Gaff Rig.

The hull has been refreshed, including some replating, and a full exterior repaint. The engine has been fully overhauled with many new parts including the starter and alternator. New wiring, fuel and water lines and batteries have been fitted,

Down below in the spacious saloon and fore-cabin is the opportunity to continue with the refresh or alter it to the new owner's requirements. An opening has been created to enter the forward cabin and to create a shower/bathroom. There are many new items yet to be fitted including a bath, stove, wood burner and sink etc.

This unique and attractive, practical liveaboard vessel represents a rare opportunity for somebody to continue working on her and then to cruise both the coastal waters and canal system. A new BSS Certificate will be provided

She can be moored at her current location for the completion of any work required. There is also the opportunity of a London Marina mooring (at extra cost) if required.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

1 year( Previous owner 27 yrs)

Why are you selling her?

Change of Plans

Where have you sailed her?

River Orwell

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