Belgian Tanker Barge Houseboat Cruising Houseboat
Undergoing refurbishment
- Boat REF# · 313441
- Length · 59'9"
- Year · 1917
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 127hp, Gardner 6LX Twin Disc Gearbox ()
- Lying · River Orwell
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Extra Details
| Builder | Belgian Yard |
|---|---|
| Lying | River Orwell |
| Fuel capacity | 110.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 110.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
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
| Length | 59'9" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11'6" |
| Draft Min | 3'3" |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Gaff rigged Wood spars (1990) with Galvanised standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing 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 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Accommodation
| Cabin heating | |
|---|---|
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| 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 | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Swim ladder |
|---|
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
Following a change of plans, the current owner is selling this unique conversion of this former tanker barge
Designed and built in Belgium, she originally supplied freshwater to other boats or canal side locations between Bruges and Brussels. She is suitable for some of the narrower continental canals.
She has been professionally converted to a liveaboard by a Belgian yard in the 1970s and is being refreshed by the current owner. Mechanically she has the benefit of a recently overhauled Gardener 6LB engine which provides plenty of silky power. The vessel also has been converted to sail, gently, with a Gaff Rig.
It has been refreshed and will include a full exterior repaint before the sale. Down below there is the opportunity to continue with the refresh or alter it to the new owner's requirements.
This unique and attractive practical liveaboard vessel represents a rare opportunity for somebody to continue working on her then to cruise both the coastal waters and canal system
She can be moored at her current location for the completion of any work 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?
2 ( Previous owner 27 yrs)
Why are you selling her?
Change of Plans
Where have you sailed her?
River Orwell