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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

Belgian Tanker Barge Houseboat Cruising Houseboat

Undergoing refurbishment
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  313441
  • LOA  ·  18.20m
  • Year  ·  1917
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 127hp, Gardner 6LX Twin Disc Gearbox ()
  • Lying  ·  River Orwell
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Nicholas Crook
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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
Belgian Tanker Barge Houseboat Cruising Houseboat
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Extra Details

Builder Belgian Yard
Lying River Orwell
Fuel capacity 500.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 500.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 127hp
Engine make and model Gardner 6LX Twin Disc Gearbox ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Engine spares

Engine, Starter, and Alternator were all recently serviced in May 2022

Dimensions

LOA 18.20m
Beam 3.50m
Draft Min 1.00m
Storage In water

Rig

Gaff rigged Wood spars (1990) with galvanised standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - ()
Headsail - ()

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 2
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)
Additional Information

Accommodation

Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Davits
Swim Ladder
Cockpit Enclosure

1 halyard winches
1 sheet winches
Dutch Type windlass
2 anchors
(Plough)
(Inflatable)
Chain and Warp not measured

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

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Following a change of plans, the current owner is selling this unique conversion of this former tanker barge

Designed and built in Belgium, she originally supplied freshwater to other boats or canal side locations between Bruges and Brussels. She is suitable for some of the narrower continental canals.

She has been professionally converted to a liveaboard by a Belgian yard in the 1970s and is being refreshed by the current owner. Mechanically she has the benefit of a recently overhauled Gardener 6LB engine which provides plenty of silky power. The vessel also has been converted to sail, gently, with a Gaff Rig.

It has been refreshed and will include a full exterior repaint before the sale. Down below there is the opportunity to continue with the refresh or alter it to the new owner's requirements.

This unique and attractive practical liveaboard vessel represents a rare opportunity for somebody to continue working on her then to cruise both the coastal waters and canal system

She can be moored at her current location for the completion of any work required.

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

This Belgian Tanker Barge Houseboat Cruising Houseboat has been personally photographed and viewed by Nicholas Crook of Boatshed Suffolk. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 ( Previous owner 27 yrs)

Why are you selling her?

Change of Plans

Where have you sailed her?

River Orwell

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