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

Dutch Barge 98

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  56724
  • LOA  ·  29.87m
  • Year  ·  1960
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  24
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 66hp, Galvins K3 (1960)
  • Lying  ·  Isle Of Wight
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 Richard Dunston
Builder Richard Dunston Ltd
Lying Isle Of Wight
Fuel capacity 6,363.6 ltr (1,400.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 20,454.6 ltr (4,500.0 G) Total - 3 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 66hp
Engine make and model Galvins K3 (1960)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 x Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 10 knots

The engines are run up every two weeks and look and sound as good as they did when they were installed.

Dimensions

LOA 29.87m
LWL 28.04m
Beam 6.10m
Draft Max 1.40m
Displacement 34,014kg (75,000.0lbs)
Headroom 1.98m
Storage On mooring

Rig

Gaff rigged Harry Spencer Wood spars (1988) with galvanised standing rigging (1988)

Sails

Mainsail Ratsey & Lapthorn - Roller boom (1988)
Headsail - Other (1988)
Other sails Missen (1988)

The masts and sails were added in 1988 and give this boat a further dimension, thesails have hardly been used at all.

Electrical Systems

240 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

This Steel constructed Dutch Type Barge was initially built in 1960 for general cargo and was in full commercial use until 1981 when it was bought by the present owner and converted, a survey was carried out approx 3 yrs ago and gave it a clean bill of health.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 24
No. of double berths 10
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 10
Handbasin 7
Shower 4
Heads 3 heads (Electric)

The vast accomodation is split into a forward cabin with four single bunk berths with their own en-suite, followed by ten other cabins with doubles and or single in.
The galley is huge with an AGA and a gas cooker and plenty of seating.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers
Bar Sink
Microwave

The vast accomodation is split into a forward cabin with four single bunk berths with their own en-suite, followed by ten other cabins with doubles and or single in.
The galley is huge with an AGA and a gas cooker and plenty of seating.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits

windlass
2 anchors
(Fishermans & Plough)
45.72m of chain
There are huge Davits fitted, and the anchor has a hydraulic winch.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
VHF
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights

The navigation equipment on this boat is somewhat basic and does need updating.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Petrol Detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Both a 10 man and a 4 man liferaft are included as well as 30 Lifejackets.

Broker's Comments

This Dutch type Barge is like a tardis and as such has a variety of uses, whether for use as a 'live a board' or as a training ship or as a summer holiday let, you cant get away from the amount of space this boat has, the engines work fine, a recent survey and 10 cabins plus crew quarters, you have to see this boat to believe it.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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