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 Tjalk Certificate Communautaire (TRIWV) 2030

Peniche habitable
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  277463
  • LOA  ·  26.09m
  • Year  ·  1902
  • Construction  ·  Iron
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  7
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 61hp, BERKEL Bi cyl. (1925)
  • Lying  ·  MIDI CANALS
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Graham Wharmby

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

Builder ONBEKERD NL
Lying MIDI CANALS
Fuel capacity 1,650.0 ltr (363.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 4,000.0 ltr (880.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 20/07/2020

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 61hp
Engine make and model BERKEL Bi cyl. (1925)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade iron
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Max speed (approx) 4.5 knots
Generator output 3.5KVA
Engine spares

Magnificent BERKEL twin cylinder "cathedral" (sorry engine) producing 61hp at one hundred and plonk RPM.
Dating from 1925, started by compressed air and still hasn't done as many revolutions in it's lifetime as a modern engine in a single season. Pure joy and music to the ears, there is a full starting video on this webpage.
Lister ST1 hand start to provide compressed air should you find your bottle empty. The Lister can also be used as a bilge pump when swapping over the drive belt to the water pump instead of the air pump!
4 batteries for domestic 24v & 220v electricity charged by shore power, the Lister (it is also fitted with an alternator) and solar panels.
7 solar panels (900 W). Chargeur
VICTRON charger / inverter 24W/2000W

Dimensions

LOA 26.09m
Beam 4.87m
Draft Max 1.09m
Airdraft 3.05m
Displacement 68,490kg (151,020.5lbs)
Headroom 2.60m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

220 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator 900 Watt (7 solar panels)

Construction

Construction Iron
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Dutch Tjalk barge last out for survey July 2020 for TRIWV certification

Cozy traditional interior with Rockwool insulation in the cabin sides to below waterline. Mulit layer insulation in roof.
Pebble balast and frequent inspection hatches

Accommodation

Total # of berths 7
No. of double berths 3
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

2.50m to 2.60m headroom throughout the main living area. 1.70m in the boatmans cabin

Double cabin forward to port with office space double bed 1.4m x 1.9m floor area 8m2

Opposite to starboard another double cabin with bed 1.4m x 1.9m and 4.7m2
Aft to starboard an old bathroom converted into a small single cabin (the bed is mounted on the bath and it could be reinstated as a bathroom). The bed measures 0.7m x 1.9m. Floor area is 2.7m2

The heads & shower room is next to starboard and is no less than 5m2 floor area. Large shower electric WC washbasin . Opposite to port is the laundry room with washing machine tumble dryer and storage. This area can also serve as a cloakroom for visitors.

Next aft is the huge saloon with dining area, lounging area and wood burning stove. Talking of heating all these spaces are served by a reverse cycle hot & cold ac system.

The galley is very spacious with lots of storage and worktops as befitted a hotel barge (and more recently an Rbnb chambre d'hôtes. Equipement includes gas cooker electric oven fridge freezer and a second freezer. All in a floorspace of 16m2

Next aft is a technical room and storage area which houses the domestic water tanks & pressure system, the battery chargers and solar panel controls and the 24v & 220v distribution systems.

Next aft up a wooden "ladder" is the original boatmans cabin of 13m2 floor area and comprising a sleeping area with double bed 1.4m x 1.9m , office area and separate heads which spans the full width of the boat. Headroom is 1.7m

Finally up steps to the wheelhouse which has folding screens allowing access to the whole of the Canal du Midi Canal Lateral à la Garonne network. Headroom is 1.87m

From the wheelhouse aft is the access to the engine room.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Curtains
Air conditioning
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Dishwasher
Dryer

2.50m to 2.60m headroom throughout the main living area. 1.70m in the boatmans cabin

Double cabin forward to port with office space double bed 1.4m x 1.9m floor area 8m2

Opposite to starboard another double cabin with bed 1.4m x 1.9m and 4.7m2
Aft to starboard an old bathroom converted into a small single cabin (the bed is mounted on the bath and it could be reinstated as a bathroom). The bed measures 0.7m x 1.9m. Floor area is 2.7m2

The heads & shower room is next to starboard and is no less than 5m2 floor area. Large shower electric WC washbasin . Opposite to port is the laundry room with washing machine tumble dryer and storage. This area can also serve as a cloakroom for visitors.

Next aft is the huge saloon with dining area, lounging area and wood burning stove. Talking of heating all these spaces are served by a reverse cycle hot & cold ac system.

The galley is very spacious with lots of storage and worktops as befitted a hotel barge (and more recently an Rbnb chambre d'hôtes. Equipement includes gas cooker electric oven fridge freezer and a second freezer. All in a floorspace of 16m2

Next aft is a technical room and storage area which houses the domestic water tanks & pressure system, the battery chargers and solar panel controls and the 24v & 220v distribution systems.

Next aft up a wooden "ladder" is the original boatmans cabin of 13m2 floor area and comprising a sleeping area with double bed 1.4m x 1.9m , office area and separate heads which spans the full width of the boat. Headroom is 1.7m

Finally up steps to the wheelhouse which has folding screens allowing access to the whole of the Canal du Midi Canal Lateral à la Garonne network. Headroom is 1.87m

From the wheelhouse aft is the access to the engine room.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Passerelle
Bimini

Manual windlass
2 anchors
80.00m of chain
BIC dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Live aboard Dutch barge for sale in France. Boatshed Midi Canals is pleased to offer this converted Tjalk for sale on the Canal du Midi. Built as a sailing tjalk in 1902 and motorised in the 1920s she was later converted first into a hotel & charter barge then used as a comfortable family home and chambre d'hôtes. Spacious living accommodation with good private spaces and separate guest accommodation she really does give a feeling of space and cozy comfort. A big plus is the 24m2 deck terrace. Practical, yet with oodles of character and charm both in the living accommodation as well as in the engine room she is pure music when underway. Possibility of taking on the mooring in a typical Canal du Midi village (subject to approval).

A classic cruising home with commercial possibilities our knowledgeable vendors will be pleased to give a full handover to new owners.

For more information and appointments to view please contact Graham, your local Boatshed 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?

5 years

Why are you selling her?

change of plan

Where have you sailed her?

Burgundy, Rhône, canal Midi

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