This 1920s Dutch Barge Canal Boat is a unique and rare find, 100 years old, Spacious 50ft x 8.5ft Barge,
It was Fully Refurbished in Feb 2022 with great attention to detail and no expense spared.
From the beautiful log burner and huge solar array, to the full size shower and vintage brass ships lamps it is ready to move on and enjoy!
6ft1 head height at Stern reducing towards the Bow.
Hull- Complete overplate in 5mm steel Feb 2022. Cabin extended 2 metres with Skylight Hatch over Bed. new propeller tube and stern greaser.
completely taken back to steel inside cabin. Painted, insulated & framed with pressure treated batten.
Engine- Barrus Engine and Full rewire inc All New Engine Gauges,new hoses, new 120 litre tank and Automatic bilge pumps.
Fittings- All Portholes Brass – New or Vintage Reconditioned. Full External Repaint and New Brass Fuel and Water Fillers. vintage brass headlamp.
Electrics- 6x Trojan T-105 225ah Batteries. Full Rewire with marine grade tined cable. USB sockets & 12v sockets through boat. new fuse board. 1500w Inverter with Black 240v sockets.
Solar- 880watt double sided LG Bifacial Solar Panels with 80amp Outback Solar controller.
Cabin- Engineered Oak flooring. Vintage Brass Ship lamps throughout for low light and Led Spots for brighter lighting.
Heating- Jotel 118 Logburner and flue extension. Brazilian Slate under Log burner. Diesel Hot air Heating.
Kitchen – Howdens Chelford Kitchen in matt charcoal with L-shaped dining area. Shoreline 12v Fridge. Instant Hot Water Heater. Thetford Oven & Black Glass 3x Hob. Brass Victorian Washbowl Sink. Oak Counter top.
Bespoke Oak and Brass backed light Switches.Vintage Cabinets Built in Bedroom storage.
Water- 550 Litres water storage – New Tektanks water tank With Level gauge. SeaFlo 55psi water pump and Accumulator.
Bathroom- Georgian Cabinet for Basin. White Metro Tiled Shower With Gulper 220 pump and Extractor fan. Countertop to Ceiling Tiles in Kitchen and Bathroom.
Specs-
Boat Safety valid until Feb 2026
Full Survey Feb 2022.
New Stern tube and Stern Gland Replaced Sept 2022.
Blacked Sept 2022.
Fixed Driving Cabin Built Feb 2023.
Engine Serviced April 2023.
New Split Charge Relay Aug 2023.
New Diesel Heater Aug 2023.
A real Labour of Love and will be sad to see it go but new project forces sale. Everything has been newly installed and carefully picked to make this boat what it is.
A beautiful home to cruise. navigate and Live on.
There is a mooring available for the boat at Caen Hill Marina, it is a longer term mooring.
