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Dutch Tjalk Converted Barge

High quality built live aboard
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  251630
  • LOA  ·  18.37m
  • Year  ·  1901
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 172hp, DAF 6 cyl. 825 ()
  • Lying  ·  SOUTH BURGUNDY
Boatshed Bourgogne
Boatshed Bourgogne
Magali 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

Builder Dutch boatyard in Onbekend
Lying SOUTH BURGUNDY
Fuel capacity 1,200.0 ltr (264.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 2,000.0 ltr (440.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 17/09/1993

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 172hp
Engine make and model DAF 6 cyl. 825 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 6.0 ltr (1.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Generator output 8KVA
Generator Hours 230

Generator WESTERBE 8 Kva from 1993 with only 230 Hours in a cocoon in the well insulated engine room.
MORSE command for the wheels
8 x180 Amp gel batteries:
24V/230V
2 Batteries dedicated for the bow thruster
2 start batteries and 4 other domestic batteries
1 battery charger inverter MASTERVOLT 24V/230V

Dimensions

LOA 18.37m
Beam 4.52m
Draft Max 0.90m
Airdraft 2.00m
Headroom 2.25m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

220 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator Westerbeke generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

A 1901 riveted steel Tjalk completely converted into a live aboard barge by our current owner in 1993, it was professionally done by a Dutch yard according to the owner’s specification who has followed the works trough out. Last hull paint and new magnesium anodes done in 2016.

Completely insulated with glasswool everywhere behind the hull, the quality of finish is obvious and our vendor has maintained his barge during his 25 years of ownership.

Accommodation

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

A suitable live aboard cruising barge for a couple with occasional guests or with children, suitable for a family too, with a forward double cabin with a double bed 180x2m, cupboards and wood panels everywhere, enough light thanks to the traditional port holes and hatch on the roof. Huge headroom every where on the boat and here for example, 2.25m
Electric heads and basin opposite the main cabin and next door a shower room and a second basin. Forward cabin, with little headroom (only 1.67m to 1.85) with pigeon box to give more light. Two berths 140x175m on port side and a 110x175 on star board side. Bow thruster under the berth, battery under the wooden box. This cabin is mainly used as a storage room but also quite convenient for children or occasional guests.
The corridor leads to a huge saloon open kitchen, nice lay out, cosy, with a huge seat around dinette, plus a leather stylish setee and a functional multi fuel stove (main source of heating on the boat apart form the petrol and electric heater for extra confort). No central heating eitherwize but channels and pipes are installed for a potential blown air system if wished.
Open galley with all the necessary like at home, 4 gas burner, electric grill and oven, a micro wave, a 220V fridge and freezer and an extractor.
No washing machine or dishwasher available but pipes are in place.
Going up to some steps (90cm wide) to a huge wheelhouse used for piloting the boat but also used as a saloon, with views outside, large double glaze windows, collapsable wheelhouse if needed, and 2 side doors to easily access the deck and manœuvre the boat or just go to the aft deck.

From the wheelhouse, you can access down some steps, the engine room (spotless and tidy) with a restricted headroom of 1.50m. and also an aft cabin with a double berth 160x190 and headroom of 1.75 to 1.92m.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

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

A suitable live aboard cruising barge for a couple with occasional guests or with children, suitable for a family too, with a forward double cabin with a double bed 180x2m, cupboards and wood panels everywhere, enough light thanks to the traditional port holes and hatch on the roof. Huge headroom every where on the boat and here for example, 2.25m
Electric heads and basin opposite the main cabin and next door a shower room and a second basin. Forward cabin, with little headroom (only 1.67m to 1.85) with pigeon box to give more light. Two berths 140x175m on port side and a 110x175 on star board side. Bow thruster under the berth, battery under the wooden box. This cabin is mainly used as a storage room but also quite convenient for children or occasional guests.
The corridor leads to a huge saloon open kitchen, nice lay out, cosy, with a huge seat around dinette, plus a leather stylish setee and a functional multi fuel stove (main source of heating on the boat apart form the petrol and electric heater for extra confort). No central heating eitherwize but channels and pipes are installed for a potential blown air system if wished.
Open galley with all the necessary like at home, 4 gas burner, electric grill and oven, a micro wave, a 220V fridge and freezer and an extractor.
No washing machine or dishwasher available but pipes are in place.
Going up to some steps (90cm wide) to a huge wheelhouse used for piloting the boat but also used as a saloon, with views outside, large double glaze windows, collapsable wheelhouse if needed, and 2 side doors to easily access the deck and manœuvre the boat or just go to the aft deck.

From the wheelhouse, you can access down some steps, the engine room (spotless and tidy) with a restricted headroom of 1.50m. and also an aft cabin with a double berth 160x190 and headroom of 1.75 to 1.92m.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Passerelle
Bow Thruster

Manual windlass
2 anchors
20.00m of chain
An incredible and unusual outside wheel with enough space for an outside deck chairs and table.
The outside roof space is almost flat and can also be used for sun bathing. Large side deck to access the foredeck and windlass.

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Video

MONACOR video camera on Star board for manoeuvres

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Live aboard barge tjalk for sale in France. Boatshed Bourgogne is happy to offer this very well converted Tjalk type, quality and taste have been put into this live aboard barge which will make an ideal family cruiser in less than 18m or a perfect live aboard floating home. Regular visible maintainance, mainly done professionally.
Mooring could be transferrable with port authority approval and if required, to this local yard and marina facilities, central France.
For more information or organise a visit, please contact Magali Wharmby, your local broker at Boatshed Bourgogne.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Dutch Tjalk Converted Barge has been personally photographed and viewed by Magali WHARMBY of Boatshed Bourgogne. Click here for contact details.
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