The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dutch Barge 21m Luxmotor Dutch Barge Style

Very well equipped and furnish
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  323454
  • LOA  ·  21.17m
  • Year  ·  1922
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 127hp, John Deere 6068 DF marine diesel (2011)
  • Lying  ·  Canal du Midi
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Robin de Frayssinet

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer A.Apol
Builder A.Apol
Lying Canal du Midi
Fuel capacity 1,300.0 ltr (286.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 07/10/2017

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 127hp
Engine make and model John Deere 6068 DF marine diesel (2011)
Engine Hours engine1= 1290
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blades bronze propeller
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots
Generator output 5KVA

Mechanical:

Main engine: John Deere 6068 DF marine diesel engine 127 horsepower newly installed in 2011, cooled by box cooling system.
Bow thruster: Volkswagen 46-horsepower direct cooling system.

Electrical:

The main electrical system of the boat operates at 240V.
The 5 KVA generator is provided by a Belmar 220 amp/24volt alternator mounted on the main engine.
A Victron SKYLLA-TG 24V 80AMP battery charger and a Victron Phenix 24V 3000VA inverter are installed.
There are a total of 17 batteries:
12 Hawker 9PZS810L/F 60kg 2volt traction batteries for the domestic service, dating back to 2014, providing a total of 1000Ah at 5 hours.
1 Exide AGM battery for the bow thruster, 90Ah, from 2018.
2 Exide AGM batteries for the main engine.
2 Exide AGM batteries for the crane hydraulics.
A comprehensive set of user manuals/guides for the appliances and equipment is available.
All hand and power tools that have been used to maintain and improve the boat for 23 years are included. Basically, everything our vendors have ever needed to maintain the boat and enjoy cruising with it!

Dimensions

LOA 21.17m
Beam 4.23m
Draft Max 0.80m
Airdraft 2.94m
Displacement 50,000kg (110,250.0lbs)
Headroom 1.88m
Storage On marina

Rig

Wood spars ()

Electrical Systems

12 / 24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 17 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Hull:
Steel construction with four layers of Jotun antifouling covering the entire submerged part of the boat.

Tanks:
Fuel: A 1000-liter white tank and a 300-liter red tank, both made of steel.
Water: A 1000-liter steel tank. The fresh water from the tank is filtered before consumption by a mechanical filter and a UV filter to ensure constant water quality.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

You enter the boat through a swing door on either side of the centrally located wheelhouse/salon, where the headroom is 1.80m. Towards the stern, there is a salon/diner area, with a large built-in corner sofa (storage underneath) that can accommodate 6 people, complemented by two chairs, allowing seating for eight on the dining table which has two built-in, slide out extensions. Forward of the salon is the steering position, offering a 360° view, thanks to the numerous windows, providing plenty of light and greatly facilitating navigation.
Note. The full area under the wheelhouse/salon, entered by a large floor hatch, has 0.9m headroom. It contains the fuel and water tanks, domestic service batteries, battery charger, invertor, combi-boiler and water systems pressure tanks and filters. Additionally, it has an exceptionally large volume of easily accessible storage space for additional food/drink, out of season household items, luggage etc, etc. Our vendor tells us this space is the envy of every other boat owner you will meet along the canals!
Continuing forward, you descend into the main living area of the boat, which features an open plan fully equipped kitchen, and salon. The salon includes an office desk area, a feature Refleks ship’s stove and comfortable seating for five. This area also includes a water closet (toilet, sink, vanity) and a concealed utility area (full size separate Samsung washer and Miele tumble dryer).
In winter and summer, this boat has everything you would find in a modern apartment: a satellite-connected Samsung Smart TV with Humax satellite receiver/PVR; Panasonic microwave and Panasonic convection oven with incorporated flat-bed microwave and grill; a Samsung 220V 70/30 split full-size fridge-freezer; top of the range four burner-hi/lo jet propane cooker; a double sink with on-demand propane combi-boiler suppling hot water; central heating with four radiators, and two heated towel radiators also powered by the combi-boiler. Using a separate circulation pump the Reflek ship’s stove is connected to the 6 radiators providing an alternate low-tech heating source for the entire ship. The ceiling mounted 12 volt “Maxxfan” high volume circulation fan, 260mm equivalent fibreglass insulation and custom fitted exterior awning, cools the boat naturally and efficiently.
This saloon has excellent views and is bright and airy whilst providing good privacy through the use of factory tinted windows. It is easily convert into a comfortable guest cabin thanks to its high-quality double sofa bed (190X140), dedicated water closet and salon entrance doors.
In the kitchen area, there is a headroom of 1.92m, 1.87m in the water closet compartment, 2m under the deck hatch, and 1.80m for the remainder of the salon space.
Aft of the wheelhouse you descend into the comfortable owner's cabin featuring a 190X140 double bed, built-in 6 draw chest of drawers and 2 metre long hanging clothes closet. There is also another 4 drawer vanity in the cabin. Of note the corners at the foot of the bed have been bevelled to make moving around the cabin easier. The full area under the bed is accessible for storage. The windows can be tilted open from the top or fully opened horizontally to maximize airflow and permit egress should it be required. This cabin is equipped with a beautiful shower, an electric macerator toilet, and a sink. The headroom in this cabin is 1.88m, and it is 1.80m in the shower.
Finally at the rear of the accommodation area, entered via the aft deck, is the workshop and engine room. It is very rare to find a self-contained workshop on a ship this size! The workshop space ensures the kitchen and wheelhouse remain clean, tool/project free zones whilst providing a comfortable space to work and great storage space for the barges accessories and supplies.

Our owners will leave all the ship’s equipment on board, including the kitchen, table and bedding items.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Microwave
Washing Machine
Dryer

You enter the boat through a swing door on either side of the centrally located wheelhouse/salon, where the headroom is 1.80m. Towards the stern, there is a salon/diner area, with a large built-in corner sofa (storage underneath) that can accommodate 6 people, complemented by two chairs, allowing seating for eight on the dining table which has two built-in, slide out extensions. Forward of the salon is the steering position, offering a 360° view, thanks to the numerous windows, providing plenty of light and greatly facilitating navigation.
Note. The full area under the wheelhouse/salon, entered by a large floor hatch, has 0.9m headroom. It contains the fuel and water tanks, domestic service batteries, battery charger, invertor, combi-boiler and water systems pressure tanks and filters. Additionally, it has an exceptionally large volume of easily accessible storage space for additional food/drink, out of season household items, luggage etc, etc. Our vendor tells us this space is the envy of every other boat owner you will meet along the canals!
Continuing forward, you descend into the main living area of the boat, which features an open plan fully equipped kitchen, and salon. The salon includes an office desk area, a feature Refleks ship’s stove and comfortable seating for five. This area also includes a water closet (toilet, sink, vanity) and a concealed utility area (full size separate Samsung washer and Miele tumble dryer).
In winter and summer, this boat has everything you would find in a modern apartment: a satellite-connected Samsung Smart TV with Humax satellite receiver/PVR; Panasonic microwave and Panasonic convection oven with incorporated flat-bed microwave and grill; a Samsung 220V 70/30 split full-size fridge-freezer; top of the range four burner-hi/lo jet propane cooker; a double sink with on-demand propane combi-boiler suppling hot water; central heating with four radiators, and two heated towel radiators also powered by the combi-boiler. Using a separate circulation pump the Reflek ship’s stove is connected to the 6 radiators providing an alternate low-tech heating source for the entire ship. The ceiling mounted 12 volt “Maxxfan” high volume circulation fan, 260mm equivalent fibreglass insulation and custom fitted exterior awning, cools the boat naturally and efficiently.
This saloon has excellent views and is bright and airy whilst providing good privacy through the use of factory tinted windows. It is easily convert into a comfortable guest cabin thanks to its high-quality double sofa bed (190X140), dedicated water closet and salon entrance doors.
In the kitchen area, there is a headroom of 1.92m, 1.87m in the water closet compartment, 2m under the deck hatch, and 1.80m for the remainder of the salon space.
Aft of the wheelhouse you descend into the comfortable owner's cabin featuring a 190X140 double bed, built-in 6 draw chest of drawers and 2 metre long hanging clothes closet. There is also another 4 drawer vanity in the cabin. Of note the corners at the foot of the bed have been bevelled to make moving around the cabin easier. The full area under the bed is accessible for storage. The windows can be tilted open from the top or fully opened horizontally to maximize airflow and permit egress should it be required. This cabin is equipped with a beautiful shower, an electric macerator toilet, and a sink. The headroom in this cabin is 1.88m, and it is 1.80m in the shower.
Finally at the rear of the accommodation area, entered via the aft deck, is the workshop and engine room. It is very rare to find a self-contained workshop on a ship this size! The workshop space ensures the kitchen and wheelhouse remain clean, tool/project free zones whilst providing a comfortable space to work and great storage space for the barges accessories and supplies.

Our owners will leave all the ship’s equipment on board, including the kitchen, table and bedding items.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Passerelle
Bow Thruster

Manual windlass
2 anchors
(1 Byers, 1 Grappin)
One manual windlass with Byers anchor forward. One manual windlass with grapnel anchor aft.

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
VHF DSC radio
Navigation lights
TV
AIS Receiver

The sale also includes a Toshiba laptop with “PCNavigo” and Nautic Talk crew communication headsets.
PCNavigo provides digital maps of the entire central European waterways for trip planning and navigation. The Toshiba laptop is fed by the installed Ocean Sat Class A Automatic Identification System (AIS) which moves the ship along the waterways and displays other AIS equipped vessels operating in the area on the chart.
Nautic Talk Duo headsets use bluetooth technology and completely eliminates shouting/hand signals between the crew - you can actually quietly communicate for up to 900 metres range! Great for the crew member ashore in a lock for example. The best crew harmony aid on the market!
The large collection of nautical guides/charts for Holland, Belgium and France will remain onboard.

Safety Equipment

Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Automatic bilge pump with a float switch. There are also two smoke detectors on board.

Broker's Comments

For sale: Luxmotor-style barge. Boatshed Midi Canals is pleased to offer this 21 meter long Luxmotor-type residential barge for sale.

I was surprised by the quality and comfort in this boat upon entering. The two rooms in the bow and stern of the boat have impeccable finishings. Just look at our photos and videos and you'll feel like you're in a quality apartment.

Whether it's winter or summer, this barge offers the same level of comfort as being ashore. Even without air conditioning, the external awning, deck hatches, and ceiling-mounted electric fan provide efficient natural cooling. The oil stove and four radiators ensure cozy winter nights.

Navigation on this barge is a breeze thanks to the remarkably silent diesel engine (see video) installed in 2011, panoramic views from the cockpit, and the bow thruster.

The boat was originally built with a very shallow draft and a robust hull to work in estuaries and polders, which is a significant advantage for waterways where depth is often limited.

Our owners are leaving all the equipment on board, including kitchen utensils, their collection of nautical charts and all the tools that have been used to maintain and improve the boat over the past 23 years. Everything you see in the photos and videos remains, which is a real bonus that allows you to move in without any additional investment.

This is an ideal boat for a couple who want to live onboard and welcome family and friends while exploring the rivers and waterways of Europe, just like our owners have done for the past 23 years. It offers excellent value for money with quality features and no need for additional equipment. It's definitely tempting!

For more information and appointments to view, please contact Robin de Frayssinet, your local broker at Boatshed Midi Canals.

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?

23 years

Why are you selling her?

Health issues and new life plans

Where have you sailed her?

Holland, Belgium and France canals & rivers

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