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 Live Aboard

Lovely traditional charm
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  251071
  • Length  ·  51'7"
  • Year  ·  1925
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 55hp, PEUGEOT ()
  • Lying  ·  NORTH BURGUNDY BOURGOGNE NORD FRANCE
Boatshed Bourgogne
Boatshed Bourgogne
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

Lying NORTH BURGUNDY BOURGOGNE NORD FRANCE
Fuel capacity 330.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 176.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 55hp
Engine make and model PEUGEOT ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.9 USG /hour At Cruising Speed

Keel cooled main engine 55hp Peugeot
5 batteries, 3 domestic, 2 for engine all charged by alternator, shore power & generator.

Dimensions

Length 51'7"
Beam 11'3"
Draft Max 2'11"
Airdraft 7'7"
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

220 volt battery, 5 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

Dutch Tjalk barge from 1912 converted to a cruising home full of traditional charm. Hydraulic bow thruster has been fitted. The boat was last out of the water in 2018 when a number of rivets were crowned, over-plating done as necessary, new hull blacking and 6 anodes fitted.

One black water tank never used by the current owners.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 3
Cabin(s) 3
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

The aft deck steering position has been transformed with a semi-pemanent canvas cover and oozes charm with traditional instruments bench seating and teak latticed deck covering. Forward from the steering position down two steps to the saloon cum galley with seating to starboard table to port and galley forward. Further forward is the first cabin to port with a bed 1.2m x 1.9m and wardrobe. The shower unit and first toilet are opposite the galley Next is cabin 2 with its bed 1.3m x 2m. The heads is opposite. Last is the third cabin accessed via a half height passage. The cabin covers the whole width of the boat and has a 1.15m x 2m bed
Headroom is: 1.74 throughout except forward cabin 1.52m

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

The aft deck steering position has been transformed with a semi-pemanent canvas cover and oozes charm with traditional instruments bench seating and teak latticed deck covering. Forward from the steering position down two steps to the saloon cum galley with seating to starboard table to port and galley forward. Further forward is the first cabin to port with a bed 1.2m x 1.9m and wardrobe. The shower unit and first toilet are opposite the galley Next is cabin 2 with its bed 1.3m x 2m. The heads is opposite. Last is the third cabin accessed via a half height passage. The cabin covers the whole width of the boat and has a 1.15m x 2m bed
Headroom is: 1.74 throughout except forward cabin 1.52m

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure
Bow Thruster

Manual windlass
1 anchors

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
Clock
Barometer

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys

Broker's Comments

Tjalk Dutch barge for sale in France. Boatshed Bourgogne is pleased to offer this Tjalk type live aboard Dutch barge for sale in Burgundy. Just oozing old world charm and a full three cabins in just 16 meters this is a very interesting proposition for summer cruising or year round live aboard. For more information and appointments to view, please contact Graham WHARMBY, your Boatshed broker at Boatshed Bourgogne
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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