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 15m Live Aboard Barge And River Cruiser

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  322506
  • LOA  ·  15.20m
  • Year  ·  1938
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 217hp, DAF 1160 ()
  • Lying  ·  Midi canals
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

Builder Onbekend - Holland
Lying Midi canals
Fuel capacity 900.0 ltr (198.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 600.0 ltr (132.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 08/04/2013

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 217hp
Engine make and model DAF 1160 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 6.0 ltr (1.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Generator output 4KVA

Mechanics:

Hydraulic steering and rudder.
Main engine: DAF 1160 217hp indirectly cooled with keel cooling and dry exhaust.
There is a bilge ventilation system that does a good job of keeping the bilges dry and sweet!

Electric:

The 6 solar panels can generate at normal load 420 A/H according to our owner and the load controller.
A battery charger Victron 24V / 16AMP.
A battery charger and inverter Mastervolt Combi 24 / 1200 .
There are 8 acid batteries in ventilated boxes in the engine room (2 Banner batteries 12V 105 Ah, 2 Eurorepar 12V 95Ah and 800A and 4 Rombat Terra batteries 12V 180 Ah/1000 A)

12V circuit :
2 batteries dedicated to engine start.
6 batteries dedicated to the service.

Circuit 220V:
A generator Mastervolt "whisper 4000" powered by diesel supplies the 220V when not on shore power. It must be quite silent due to of its soundproofing cocoon. The 220V is also provided by shore power.

Circuit 24V:
Two batteries located in a hatch in the bow of 95 AH dedicated to windlass and bow thruster.
The bow thruster is faulty but its motor seems to be working properly.

Dimensions

LOA 15.20m
Beam 4.20m
Draft Min 0.80m
Airdraft 2.86m
Displacement 20,000kg (44,100.0lbs)
Headroom 1.86m
Storage In water

Rig

Wood spars ()

Electrical Systems

12 / 24 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 10 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Construction:

Hull made of 5 mm steel sheet.
Hydraulic wheel, steering and rudder.
Electronic bar indicator.

Tank:

One diesel tank of 900L made of steel.
Stainless steel water tank 600L.
There is a UV water filtration system in working order but currently not connected to the water circuit.
There is also an electronic water meter to check water consumption and to know when it is necessary to fill the tank.

Accommodation

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

I found this Dutch barge very well arranged to live all year round whether static or long distance cruising. We have a large covered terrace to enjoy outdoor meals and install its barbecue without getting in the sun. Then wheelhouse with 2 meter headroom here. With its air draft of 2.86 meters the boat passes all the bridges without dismantling anything.
We then descend into the living room/kitchen with 1.86 meter of headroom. To starboard a very large worktop to prepare dinner with others without struggling. The kitchen is equipped with an oven and four gas burners, a 12V fridge, sink and to the left of the fridge there is a practical washing machine of 3KG running on 220V.
Note the 220V onboard is provided by a Mastervolt generator "whisper 4000" diesel.
Continuing forward, to port we have the heads. The water supplying the shower is discharged thanks to an electric water pump.
The hot water is from a 60L boiler Sigmar Marine heated by the 220V and the engine.
Cabin heating is provided by a Diesel Webasto Air top 5000. Good to know, the boat is insulated by a rock wool type material.
From the toilet we have the starboard cabin. Its hatch gives light to this room and its bed is 120 by 190 cm.
Finally at the bow we have the owner cabin with its 140 by 190 cm bed accessible on each side. On the starboard side of this room we have a lot of storage. Under the bed of this cabin we have access to the bow thruster.
I understand with all this equipment and comfort why our owners were able to live year-round two and a half years on board.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Washing Machine

I found this Dutch barge very well arranged to live all year round whether static or long distance cruising. We have a large covered terrace to enjoy outdoor meals and install its barbecue without getting in the sun. Then wheelhouse with 2 meter headroom here. With its air draft of 2.86 meters the boat passes all the bridges without dismantling anything.
We then descend into the living room/kitchen with 1.86 meter of headroom. To starboard a very large worktop to prepare dinner with others without struggling. The kitchen is equipped with an oven and four gas burners, a 12V fridge, sink and to the left of the fridge there is a practical washing machine of 3KG running on 220V.
Note the 220V onboard is provided by a Mastervolt generator "whisper 4000" diesel.
Continuing forward, to port we have the heads. The water supplying the shower is discharged thanks to an electric water pump.
The hot water is from a 60L boiler Sigmar Marine heated by the 220V and the engine.
Cabin heating is provided by a Diesel Webasto Air top 5000. Good to know, the boat is insulated by a rock wool type material.
From the toilet we have the starboard cabin. Its hatch gives light to this room and its bed is 120 by 190 cm.
Finally at the bow we have the owner cabin with its 140 by 190 cm bed accessible on each side. On the starboard side of this room we have a lot of storage. Under the bed of this cabin we have access to the bow thruster.
I understand with all this equipment and comfort why our owners were able to live year-round two and a half years on board.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Passerelle
Bimini

Electric windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
20.00m of chain
145.00m of warp
Electric windlass 24V powered by two batteries in the bow.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

An automatic bilge pump (in the engine room).

Broker's Comments

Dutch barge for sale in France. Boatshed Midi Canals is pleased to offer this very nicely fitted live aboard barge for sale with so much to offer in just 15 meters length.

Really 'go anywhere' dimensions yet ideal for a full-time residential barge. Our vendors have lived on board for over two years and are only moving back on land because of an unexpected change of circumstances.

The sedan style layout is unusual and very appreciable giving a large aft deck accessed by the glazed patio style double doors making this a huge convivial space to cruise and enjoy company. The interior is just as welcoming with lots of space and light and its rich wood carpentry polished to a shine.

Two cabins, spacious saloon and galley, heads with shower and generous terrace deck and all in just 15 meters. An impressive little conversion well motorised and a spotless engine room to cruise the canals and rivers of Europe or an ideal pied-à-terre in the south of France.

For more information, please contact Robin, your local broker with 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?

Seven years

Why are you selling her?

Health issues

Where have you sailed her?

Canal du Midi

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