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

Floating Cafe Steel Barge Live Aboard & Income

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  144416
  • LOA  ·  50.00m
  • Year  ·  1940
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Multihull
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Lying  ·  Devon
Boatshed Plymouth
Boatshed Plymouth

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

Designer Royal Navy
Builder Royal Navy
Lying Devon
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

Mechanical

Generator output 7KVA

The generator is a 7KVA diesel powered Scorpion which provides all the 240v electrical power to the vessel. The two 12v batteries provide power to the domestic water pump.

Dimensions

LOA 50.00m
Beam 9.00m
Draft Min 1.50m
Draft Max 1.50m
Headroom 2.13m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by:

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Multihull
Finish Paint finish

Designed and built by the Royal Navy in 1940 as a Seamanship Training Barge, she was in the River Dart before being towed to North Devon. Over the last two years she has been converted into a commercial cafe with onboard private accommodation.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 3
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads

A large aft cabin currently has a double bed, wood burning stove, shelves and storage. Two further aft cabins are currently used for storage but could easily be converted to either single or twin bunk accommodation.

There are two galley areas, one has two cookers, sinks and preparation areas and is for commercial use, the other is adjacent to the private accommodation for domestic use. There are also two separate heads. The commercial one is fitted with an electric system connected to a mascerator and the large holding tank. The domestic one is a chemical system. Both have hand basins. The domestic area also has a shower unit. The fittings are basic but operational.

8 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave

A large aft cabin currently has a double bed, wood burning stove, shelves and storage. Two further aft cabins are currently used for storage but could easily be converted to either single or twin bunk accommodation.

There are two galley areas, one has two cookers, sinks and preparation areas and is for commercial use, the other is adjacent to the private accommodation for domestic use. There are also two separate heads. The commercial one is fitted with an electric system connected to a mascerator and the large holding tank. The domestic one is a chemical system. Both have hand basins. The domestic area also has a shower unit. The fittings are basic but operational.

8 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps

Electric windlass
3 anchors
(Stockless)
The windlass is not connected. Its operation is not known.

Nav Equipment

Stereo
Navigation lights

Broker's Comments

Here is a unique opportunity to purchase a floating business and home all in one. The vessel has been converted into a successful cafe with a licence for 36 covers inside and a further 24 outside on deck. It also has a music licence to midnight and a Liquor Licence with meals. The vessel comes complete with everything required to operate commercially including espresso machine, coffee ginder, soup kettle, filter coffee machine, tea urn, wine cooler, crockery, cutlery, glassware, cash register and much more. The galley and bar are also fully equipped. The commercial area is tastefully decorated with an obvious nautical theme. Solid timber tables and bench seating provide character. There is a large wood burning stove in the cafe to keep the area warm in winter. Currently trading upto £500 per day and with the opportunity to cater for private functions, celebrations, weddings etc.

The onboard private accommodation is basic but could be further improved to make a very comfortable home. It is usable as it is.

The midships deck area is enormous and is currently not utilised but has a working 3 ton crane.
There are vast amounts of dry storage areas under the foredeck, down below the main saloon and living quarters. The former bridge areas are used as a workshop, paint store and rope store.

The current mooring has a very modest monthly charge and this may be available by arrangement with the local authorities, or the vessel could be towed to a new location.

This vessel could appeal to those looking for a "sea change", as a live aboard, as a commercial venture, as a project to futher improve or as a going concern. Most of the hard work has been done so please contact the broker to arrange a personal inspection which is strictly by appointment only.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Floating Cafe Steel Barge Live Aboard & Income has been personally photographed and viewed by Stephen Grimshaw of Boatshed Plymouth. Click here for contact details.
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Not built in 1940 ! Was completed 15th December 1958. Also , was never built as a Seamanship Training Vessel. She was one of five, Royal Navy Aircraft Lighters. This one is no.54, based in Portsmouth. She was withdrawn from service in the late 70’s , but hung around being used as a dock barrier through the 80’s. On Saturday 27th January 1990 under tow from Devonport tug Robust, the tow parted in a storm and she beached on Southsea Castle promenade, losing her front ramp in the process. Eventually making it to Devonport, being placed in 4 Dock, to then be converted into a Seamanship Training vessel , renamed Hindustan .The conversion took a year, done by DML. Extra rooms were added. Her props and shafts removed, blanking plates welded in. She was then placed in 1 Basin in February 1991 receiving finishing touches. Then towed to Dartmouth for a new venture at BRNC for nearly two decades. Put up for sale. Presently a floating cafe at Bideford 2021.

Jonathan C2021-05-04 21:31:53
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