Dutch Barge Tjalk Recent Engine & Bow Thruster
Charm & comfort !
- Boat REF# · 244273
- Length · 53'3"
- Year · 1912
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 80hp, VETUS (2010)
- Lying · FRANCE - NORTH BURGUNDY
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Extra Details
| Builder | V.D. Werf & Vissers NLD |
|---|---|
| Lying | FRANCE - NORTH BURGUNDY |
| Fuel capacity | 154.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 176.0 USG Total - 4 Tanks |
| Last survey | 26/06/2013 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 80hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | VETUS (2010) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 2725 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 PALE BRONZE - BLADES |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.4 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
1 main engine VETUS - HYUNDAI VH4.80 SAEK 4 CYLINDRES 59,kw 80, 3 80 HP installed in 2010 by a professional, less than 2800 hours on the counter in January 2018. Engine cooled with a keel cooling.
Mechanical steering.
The engine of the bow thruster has been changed and installed by a professional in 2009.
4 batteries, 1 for the bow thruster, 1 for the main engine, 2 for the services, 12 V an 220 V on board.
Batteries charged by the engine and the shore power.
1 bilge pump electric and automatic
Dimensions
| Length | 53'3" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11'3" |
| Draft Max | 3'7" |
| Airdraft | 8'2" |
| Headroom | 6'3" |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
220 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Built in 1912 the Nederlands, this dutch barge is a Werf & Vissers yard construction.
The current owner has a photo showing this barge with a mast, 2 sails and side lee boards typical of traditional dutch barges called Tjalk. The barge was used to transport earth until 1960, when she was transformed as a motor cruiser live aboard barge.
We enter in a the cockpit on port or starboard. The canvas of the cockpit can be closed entirely or open partially according to the needs or the weather. The photos are showing a blue tarpaulin on the red canvas, that’s only a winter protection. In the cockpit is the only steering position and under the cockpit floor lies the engine room with all the technical commodities, except the electric panels which are in the saloon cupboard. Headroom from 1,86 m to 1,70 m at the seat level.
The side decks are comfortable and a handle settled on the roof, makes the displacements secure.
The anchor is manual.
On the aft deck, a locker for the generator.
1 bow thruster.
The hull is painted with a epoxy paint under the colored paint. The photo showing the boat underprofile is of June 2013, time of the last antifouling.
1 little inflatable dinghy, to be checked because not used for 10 years.
1 bicycle rack for 2 bikes at stern.
Diesel tank filled in with 640 liters.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
3 steps to go down in the saloon-galley. The saloon is wide and luminous with a seat in L shape and a long wooden table. The well equipped galley in a U shape, 3 burner cooker, 1 fridge (gas 12 V 220 V). The calorifier is located in a cupboard in the galley, gas bottle stored outside in a special locker. Large windows, the waterside view can be seen wherever you are. Headroom of 1,93 m.
2 little steps link to a large corridor leading to the main forward cabin. On starboard lots of cupboards and wardrobes.
The main cabin has a very large bed of 170 x 195 cm, a little basin and a very large cupboard at the peak where the bow thruster engine is easily reached. Also many storage spaces and a very cleaver cat lap.
Bed of the side cabin is 130 x 190 cm, many cupboards and storage spaces. The wet room has a very large size shower. Headroom of 1,90 m.
Corridor headroom of 1,87 m.
Heating by pulsed air Eberpächer.
3 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
3 steps to go down in the saloon-galley. The saloon is wide and luminous with a seat in L shape and a long wooden table. The well equipped galley in a U shape, 3 burner cooker, 1 fridge (gas 12 V 220 V). The calorifier is located in a cupboard in the galley, gas bottle stored outside in a special locker. Large windows, the waterside view can be seen wherever you are. Headroom of 1,93 m.
2 little steps link to a large corridor leading to the main forward cabin. On starboard lots of cupboards and wardrobes.
The main cabin has a very large bed of 170 x 195 cm, a little basin and a very large cupboard at the peak where the bow thruster engine is easily reached. Also many storage spaces and a very cleaver cat lap.
Bed of the side cabin is 130 x 190 cm, many cupboards and storage spaces. The wet room has a very large size shower. Headroom of 1,90 m.
Corridor headroom of 1,87 m.
Heating by pulsed air Eberpächer.
3 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Passerelle | |
| Cockpit Enclosure | |
| Bow Thruster |
1 anchors
(FOB (Danforth))
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| VHF | |
|---|---|
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Horn |
1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)
Toys
BICYCLES RACK ON STERN
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Bourgogne is happy to offer this live aboard Dutch barge, houseboat, tjalk built in the Netherlands in 1912, converted in a motor cruiser in the 60’s, for sale in France, north Burgundy.
Character, charm & comfort !! Very well maintained by her owner, this old lady has benefited from 2 new engines, main engine and bow thruster. Very flat boat, with 2 proper cabins. The forward cabin has a king size bed accessible on 2 sides. The very big shower, the comfortable galley and saloon, all the storage spaces, the cabin heating allow to live all the year long on this dutch barge. Less than 20 meters long, starting is nevertheless very easy.
A good looking featured boat for Tjalk or live aboard barge lovers, the comfort on top! Possible for living all the year long
For more information or organise a visit, please contact Jacoba Lagerburg, your local broker at Boatshed Bourgogne.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.