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

25m Dutch Barge/House Boat

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  20770
  • LOA  ·  25.00m
  • Year  ·  1913
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 100hp, DAF DD 575 ()
  • Lying  ·  Kent
Boatshed Kent
Boatshed Kent
Boatshed Kent

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 Dutch Built
Lying Kent
Fuel capacity 700.0 ltr (154.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 11/10/1991

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 100hp
Engine make and model DAF DD 575 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 10.0 ltr (2.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 9 knots

Lister 6hp Diesel Generator.

Dimensions

LOA 25.00m
LWL 24.50m
Beam 4.00m
Draft Min 0.43m
Draft Max 0.97m
Displacement 63,110kg (139,157.6lbs)
Headroom 2.00m

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Construction is clinker plated in steel on 2” x 2” ordinary angle single riveted frames spaced 14”. Shell seames are single clinker riveted and the butts flush riveted. The Steel Deck is laid on similar scantlink beams fitted at each frame space.

Accommodation

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

Completely refurbished in 1992, this barge is fully centrally heated by means of oil fired boiler, and all windows are double glazed.
Lounge
19’ x 9.8’ in attractive cottage style with tongue and groove timber varnished ceiling and wood panel walls, wood burning stove. External doors to rear of barge opening onto lower deck area. Central heating radiator.
Wheel House
12’ x 8’ with hot/cold hand wash basin, original steering wheel, built in cupboard. Central heating radiator.
Ideal for first reception/drawing room or can easily be converted into dining room/family room or additional bedroom.
Galley/Kitchen/Dining Room
13’ x 9.5’ fully fitted kitchen area with 4 burner gas hob with split level oven and grill. Fridge/Freezer, built-in sink/drainer, worktops, built-in microwave oven, dishwasher and washing machine. Central heating radiator. Built in cupboard with ample storage space. Ample room for dining table and chairs.
Bedroom
11’ x 9’ double bedroom with tongue and groove panelling to walls, built in wardrobe and room for dressing table, two 5-drawer cabinets, one bedside unit, off-room storage and front-hold. Central heating radiator.
Bathroom/Shower room
Bath with shower over, basin with hot and cold running water with bathroom cabinet over and extractor fan. Conventional domestic toilet with Saniflow macerator. Central heating radiator.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Completely refurbished in 1992, this barge is fully centrally heated by means of oil fired boiler, and all windows are double glazed.
Lounge
19’ x 9.8’ in attractive cottage style with tongue and groove timber varnished ceiling and wood panel walls, wood burning stove. External doors to rear of barge opening onto lower deck area. Central heating radiator.
Wheel House
12’ x 8’ with hot/cold hand wash basin, original steering wheel, built in cupboard. Central heating radiator.
Ideal for first reception/drawing room or can easily be converted into dining room/family room or additional bedroom.
Galley/Kitchen/Dining Room
13’ x 9.5’ fully fitted kitchen area with 4 burner gas hob with split level oven and grill. Fridge/Freezer, built-in sink/drainer, worktops, built-in microwave oven, dishwasher and washing machine. Central heating radiator. Built in cupboard with ample storage space. Ample room for dining table and chairs.
Bedroom
11’ x 9’ double bedroom with tongue and groove panelling to walls, built in wardrobe and room for dressing table, two 5-drawer cabinets, one bedside unit, off-room storage and front-hold. Central heating radiator.
Bathroom/Shower room
Bath with shower over, basin with hot and cold running water with bathroom cabinet over and extractor fan. Conventional domestic toilet with Saniflow macerator. Central heating radiator.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Manual windlass
1 anchors
(Plough)
50.00m of chain
The original survey for the present owner showed minimal wastage of hull thickness from new. A recent subsequent survey for insurance purposes showed no changes to this.
At the time of both the original and subsequent surveys, the opportunity was taken to apply one coat of barrier primer and three coats of tar to the hull.

Nav Equipment

GPS
TV

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This lovely Dutch Barge has been maintained to an excellent standard, both cosmetically and mechanically by her current owner who is a qualified Marine Engineer.
Currently located on the River Stour, Kent, in the South East of England the vessel has been fully converted to provide all the mod-cons and spacious living accommodation and is ideal either as a holiday home, a full-time home or easily converted to a restaurant.
Mooring Available.
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