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57ft x 12ft 3in Historic Former Dutch Sailing Barge

£59,995

Boat Finder Ref Number 090011

57’ x 12’ 3” Historic former Dutch sailing barge. Riveted steel hull which js currently under going a repaint with a traditional wooden tiller. Characterful fit-out offering 4 berth accommodation.

Powered by a DAF 165, 150hp marine diesel engine with a Velvetdrive gearbox. Original Friesland Tjalk built in Sneek, Holland in 1909. Built as a sailing cargo barge and converted around the 1950’s to a comfortable home. Fitted with lots of good old fashioned character. Moorings available at Roydon marina by separate negotiation. It comes with a good survey from 2002

BSSC to 2014.

Guided Tour
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The Interior Boat Plan
From the Bow
Generic fixtures and fittings
Forward bedroom/Cuddy cabin 6’ 5” deep x 10’6” wide
Bathroom 7’
Saloon & Galley 18’ 1”
Galley
Rear deck & Stern 13’
Specifications

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Arranging a viewing
If you would like to inspect the boat, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a viewing. Call us on 01270 760799, or alternatively fill in the viewing request form

The Interior Boat Plan

From the Bow

From the bow which has the fo’c’sle containing the water tank and chain locker there is large front deck. Beneath the front deck is a large storage hold with large access hatch.

Generic fixtures and fittings

The ceilings are lined with painted tongue and groove. Cabin sides are lined with pine tongue and groove. Hull sides are lined with plywood which has been painted. All the interior wood has been varnished to a gloss finish. Flooring throughout the boat is solid oak except to the front cuddy cabin. There are roller blinds to all windows.

Forward bedroom/Cuddy cabin 6’ 5” deep x 10’6” wide

Furniture: Double mattress.

Lighting: Large glazed roof hatch.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator

Flooring: Carpet.

Please note there is reduced access height and headroom in the cuddy cabin.

Bathroom 7’

The walk through bathroom has a white suite comprising:

Suite: Full size bath with ceramic tiled splash-back and a chrome shower attachment with mixer taps. Large vanity unit with inset basin, chrome mixer tap and 4 large cupboards beneath. Porta-Potti toilet.

Lighting: 2 x brass portholes with top hopper openings, 2 x fixed 3’ x 10” windows. 1 x 12v, ceiling light. 1 x 12v, wall light.

Appliances: Morco gas fired water heater.

Saloon & Galley 18’ 1”

Large open plan living space.

Fixed Furniture: Large under gunwale shelf.

Loose Furniture: Large sofa which converts into a double berth. Pine armchair. Small pine chest of drawers. Large pine chest of drawers.

Other Features: Bamboo bar with 2 bar stools.

Lighting: 2 x fixed windows. 1 x large glazed roof hatch. 3 x 12v, wall lights.

Heating: Morso solid fuel stove with back boiler set on a stone hearth.

Power: 4 x 240v sockets.

Galley

The galley has custom built cabinets with painted wooden doors and solid wood worktops.

Base Units: 5 x large cupboards. 1 x cupboard that extends into the corner. Fridge housing. Full height wet locker.

Appliances: Two burner gas hob and grill. 240v, fridge with icebox. Large microwave. Inset stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap.

Lighting: 4 x fixed windows. 2 x brass portholes with top hopper openings. 1 x 12v, ceiling light. 2 x 12v, wall lights.

Power: 1 x 240v socket.

Rear deck & Stern 13’

Hardwood, fully glazed rear doors with lift up hatch lead from the galley to the rear deck. The engine is housed under the rear deck and has large lift up access panels.

There are steel gas and storage locker/seats to either side of the rear doors. There is a hardwood table to the centre of the deck.

Controls: The single lever engine control, is located at the stern by the tiller.

Specifications

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1909
Dutch Sailing Barge
Riveted Steel

BUILDER
Original Friesland Tjalk built in Sneek Holland. Converted in the 1950’s.

INSULATION
Rockwool and Polystyrene insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
None.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 57’
Cabin Length: 32’ 6”
Width: 12’ 3”
Interior Headroom: 6’ 2”
Front Deck: 13’ 6”
Rear Deck: 13’
Draught: 2’ 9”
Air Draught: 7’

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x fixed windows. 2 x brass portholes with top hopper openings.
Starboard side: 4 x fixed windows. 2 x brass portholes with top hopper openings.
Rear: Hardwood fully glazed rear doors with lift up hatch.
Roof: 2 x large glazed roof hatches.

GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the stern locker provide gas to the hob, grill and the gas fired water heater.

WATER
The 1000 litre steel water tank is located in the bow. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Water is heated by the Morco gas fired water heater in the bathroom.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Morso solid fuel stove in the saloon. The solid fuel stove has a back boiler running 1 radiator.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
1 x 12v, engine driven alternator.
2 x 12v, engine start batteries.
2 x 12v, deep cycle leisure batteries.

FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat is in the process of being repainted. The boat was last docked for blacking in 2011 and is protected by 4 anodes.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF INVENTORY
The boat comes equipped with a normal cruising inventory including a full set of ropes and fenders. Any additional items not listed must be negotiated separately with the owner.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a DAF 165, 150 hp, 6 cylinder, marine diesel engine coupled to a Velvetdrive gearbox, turning the propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out from under the side deck. The engine powers an alternator to charge the start batteries and the 2 leisure batteries.

MOORING INFORMATION
There are moorings for this boat, available by separate negotiation.

PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this brochure is based on our own inspection and information provided by the owner and is intended as a sales aid only to assist you to decide whether you would like to move to the next stage and view the boat for yourself. Measurements can only be taken as approximate. Nothing contained herein constitutes a contract or offer. This is not a survey. We always recommend that a full survey is carried out prior to purchase.