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Dutch Barge Steilsteven

On Residential Mooring
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  252020
  • LOA  ·  28.04m
  • Year  ·  1922
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 0hp, Volvo D67A six cylinder (1968)
  • Lying  ·  Medway, Kent, UK
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Suzzanne McDonald

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 Van der Werf (Holland)
Lying Medway, Kent, UK
Fuel capacity 545.5 ltr (120.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 4,545.5 ltr (1,000.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 6,818.2 ltr (1,500.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 0hp
Engine make and model Volvo D67A six cylinder (1968)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Steering Wheel
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Battery details:
- 1x Engine batteries are 24v at 175A installed in 1999.
- 2x Domestic batteries are 24v at 800A installed in 1995.
Generator details:
- Belmar 9600 Series
The engine room, located beneath the wheelhouse and aft deck, is entered from the starboard side deck. Besides the engine, the compartment contains two
cylindrical diesel fuel tanks, crank/starting batteries, 24V DC electrical panel, electric deckwash/bilge pump, engine spares, engine lubricants and miscellaneous parts, bespoke tools, a double radiator fed from the ship’s central heating system and a remote greaser for the stern gland.

Dimensions

LOA 28.04m
Draft Min 0.95m
Draft Max 0.95m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish 2 pack finish

2013 the hull (plus above the wind waterline) was blasted back to the original steel and a reputable modern two pack underseal / anitfoul painted on - a Jotun product Jotamastic87

Accommodation

Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

Accomodation equipment details:
Main entry is through either the port or starboard doors, leading into the wheelhouse (Collapsible if required). The wheelhouse affords a 360 degree vista. The room also features fitted upholstered seating with cupboards below. The wheelhouse also includes: a wooden lockable helm; uncomplicated engine controls and instrumentation; VHF radio; depth sounder; air horn; and 24DC/12DC inverter. The mechanical transmission components of the English patent steering gear is contained in a steel casing below the wheelhouse console. Descending the stairway, you come to a modern 3.65 x 4.5m galley equipped with an oil-fueled Stanley combination cooker/CH/HW range. The design and fitments of this room tastefully reflect the traditional character of the vessel whilst offering a modern kitchen facility including dishwasher, large American style fridge/freezer, combo microwave/thermowave oven and twin gas hob. The galley features hand-laid dark teak parquet floors, deep shelved cupboards with mahogany-framed leaded glass sliding doors the full length of the starboard side, and open shelves on sliders on the portside. There is also a hidden two burner gas hob, solid granite work surface and Belfast sink and mixer unit. The Vrijheid’s original hand pump has been lovingly restored and re-positioned over the sink.

This room is bathed in natural light from the large double-glazed mahogany-framed butterfly skylight. There is also a heavy hardwood six-seater dining table with cutlery drawer, and, at the head of the table, a built-in upholstered 2-seater bench seat that makes this an ideal day room for day-to-day living.

From here, a starboard side companionway leads to a tasteful fully-tiled wetroom/toilet. This includes a shower, hand basin and flush toilet as well as a sizable storage cupboard under the gunnels. he next room off the companionway is the first double bedroom with deep under gunnels cupboards and opening window. Next you enter the spacious midships lounge, a bright and comfortably appointed reception room some 20 feet long, with an abundance of storage cupboards under the gunnels and large windows to the sides. The second double bedroom follows the lounge, offering the same deep storage cupboards and an opening window.

Continuing forward is a spare room featuring a ceiling of original bargeboards, supporting by a curved steel beam. The walls are lined and floor fully carpeted. This room would be ideal as a children’s indoor play area or could easily be converted into further sleeping accommodation. Alternatively, the bargeboards could be replaced with clear polycarbonate sheeting to create a bright conservatory effect or covered in steel to carry a small car for extensive cruises. The bargeboard ceiling is easily removable for access to and from the exterior deck. This area is currently used for storage and houses a washing machine, condenser dryer, hand basin and workshop. The foredeck bedroom has been converted into a home office, but can be easily be converted into a cosy den or single sleeping bedroom with little expense.

The interior design of this vessel is such that the floor of all the internal accommodation to the spare room area is some 3 feet above the hull base. The resulting under-floor area is dry, well lit and carpeted, offering a huge expanse for storage. This area currently holds heating oil, black-water and potable water tanks, and the two domestic battery banks.
Note that there are two cabins forward that could be fitted out to provide a lot more living accommodation and more berths - see photos. equipment details:
- Stanley Twin Series 80,000 BTU Cast Iron Range stove
- AEG OKO-LAVAMAT 6350 washing machine
- AEG LAVATHERM 57700 tumble dryer
- AEG OKO FAVORIT 446 dish washer
- Fisher & Paykel fridge
- Kelvinator 480 freezer
- Clarke CD1100 dehumidifier
- Siemens Super SER 130 portable room heater

2 burner Electric cooker

2 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Dryer

Accomodation equipment details:
Main entry is through either the port or starboard doors, leading into the wheelhouse (Collapsible if required). The wheelhouse affords a 360 degree vista. The room also features fitted upholstered seating with cupboards below. The wheelhouse also includes: a wooden lockable helm; uncomplicated engine controls and instrumentation; VHF radio; depth sounder; air horn; and 24DC/12DC inverter. The mechanical transmission components of the English patent steering gear is contained in a steel casing below the wheelhouse console. Descending the stairway, you come to a modern 3.65 x 4.5m galley equipped with an oil-fueled Stanley combination cooker/CH/HW range. The design and fitments of this room tastefully reflect the traditional character of the vessel whilst offering a modern kitchen facility including dishwasher, large American style fridge/freezer, combo microwave/thermowave oven and twin gas hob. The galley features hand-laid dark teak parquet floors, deep shelved cupboards with mahogany-framed leaded glass sliding doors the full length of the starboard side, and open shelves on sliders on the portside. There is also a hidden two burner gas hob, solid granite work surface and Belfast sink and mixer unit. The Vrijheid’s original hand pump has been lovingly restored and re-positioned over the sink.

This room is bathed in natural light from the large double-glazed mahogany-framed butterfly skylight. There is also a heavy hardwood six-seater dining table with cutlery drawer, and, at the head of the table, a built-in upholstered 2-seater bench seat that makes this an ideal day room for day-to-day living.

From here, a starboard side companionway leads to a tasteful fully-tiled wetroom/toilet. This includes a shower, hand basin and flush toilet as well as a sizable storage cupboard under the gunnels. he next room off the companionway is the first double bedroom with deep under gunnels cupboards and opening window. Next you enter the spacious midships lounge, a bright and comfortably appointed reception room some 20 feet long, with an abundance of storage cupboards under the gunnels and large windows to the sides. The second double bedroom follows the lounge, offering the same deep storage cupboards and an opening window.

Continuing forward is a spare room featuring a ceiling of original bargeboards, supporting by a curved steel beam. The walls are lined and floor fully carpeted. This room would be ideal as a children’s indoor play area or could easily be converted into further sleeping accommodation. Alternatively, the bargeboards could be replaced with clear polycarbonate sheeting to create a bright conservatory effect or covered in steel to carry a small car for extensive cruises. The bargeboard ceiling is easily removable for access to and from the exterior deck. This area is currently used for storage and houses a washing machine, condenser dryer, hand basin and workshop. The foredeck bedroom has been converted into a home office, but can be easily be converted into a cosy den or single sleeping bedroom with little expense.

The interior design of this vessel is such that the floor of all the internal accommodation to the spare room area is some 3 feet above the hull base. The resulting under-floor area is dry, well lit and carpeted, offering a huge expanse for storage. This area currently holds heating oil, black-water and potable water tanks, and the two domestic battery banks.
Note that there are two cabins forward that could be fitted out to provide a lot more living accommodation and more berths - see photos. equipment details:
- Stanley Twin Series 80,000 BTU Cast Iron Range stove
- AEG OKO-LAVAMAT 6350 washing machine
- AEG LAVATHERM 57700 tumble dryer
- AEG OKO FAVORIT 446 dish washer
- Fisher & Paykel fridge
- Kelvinator 480 freezer
- Clarke CD1100 dehumidifier
- Siemens Super SER 130 portable room heater

2 burner Electric cooker

2 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Original Dutch steel with twin sealed floatation dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
0hp outboard, Honda BF5A 4 stroke OHV, Short Shaft ()
Fichtel and Sachs A.G.Switzerland single cylinder windlass
2 anchors
(Stockless type)
Original Dutch steel with twin sealed floatation dinghy (unknown year)
(Hard Dinghy)
0hp outboard, Honda BF5A 4 stroke OHV, Short Shaft (unknown year)
The for’ard deck features the original anchor and mast raising windlass, two large lockers for working ropes, wire warps, outboard engine, light fuels, spare prop, aft anchors, window shutters and BBQ equipment.

On the portside of the wheelhouse, a deck hatch leads to the gas storage locker (space for two 15kg bottles) with auto-change gas valve.

Nav Equipment

VHF DSC radio
Echo sounder

Navigation Equipment Details:
- UNIDEN MC 6700 Marine Radiotelephone (manual inc)
- Seafarer 5 Echo sounder (manual inc)

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
This lovely Dutch Barge is 92ft (28m) long, a Rhine type built traditional Dutch barge design known as a Stijlsteven. During her working life she traded between Holland and Germany on the Rhine River carrying bulk food products and general cargo until her retirement from trade in 1952. She was converted to living accommodation in the years that followed and her current owners bought her in 1993 sailing her from the Netherlands to the UK. Her interior and systems have been sympathetically and extensively upgraded and modernised resulting in a very comfortable London home while still retaining her historically important heritage and classic shear line.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Dutch Barge Steilsteven has been personally photographed and viewed by Suzzanne McDonald of Boatshed Medway. Click here for contact details.
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