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 Tjalk Tranquil South Brittany Mooring

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  203375
  • Length  ·  55'9"
  • Year  ·  1900
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 113hp, VOLVO PENTA MD67A 6 cylinders ()
  • Lying  ·  south Brittany
Boatshed St Malo
Boatshed St Malo
Graham 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

Lying south Brittany
Fuel capacity 55.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 158.4 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 15/06/2013

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 113hp
Engine make and model VOLVO PENTA MD67A 6 cylinders ()
Engine Hours engine1= 1533
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade prop
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.1 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 12 knots

new propeller in 2015

Dimensions

Length 55'9"
Beam 12'6"
Draft Min 2'11"
Draft Max 2'11"
Airdraft 6'7"
Displacement 48,510.0lbs
Headroom 5'11"
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

Dutch barge of riveted iron construction. Originally constructed to carry coal she has been tastefully converted to a residential barge and has retained beautiful lines that attract admiring looks from the passers-by. Her spacious aft deck covered with a new canopy is ideal for entertaining in all weathers. The original tiller steering is well-balanced and surprisingly light. Although modernised and updated she has retained her lines. Fitted with a new propeller 2015 she is ready to cruise and would make an ideal live-aboard.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

The cabin forward has two bed-settees currently in situ giving a double and a single berth. There are brass portholes fitted and a glazed hatch for light
The access to the shower and a wc is from this cabin. The gas water heater is fitted above the hand basin and provides hot water both here and the galley area.
Moving aft into the open plan saloon again currently fitted with a bed-settee giving two more berths the beautiful curved timber ceiling and new hardwood floor draw the eye. The galley area is spacious with a four burner hob and a fridge. The headroom is over 6’ throughout the living area of the vessel.
From the galley area steps up through a traditional glazed door lead to the large seating/entertaining area. This was originally outside space however the current owner has had a professionally fitted hood made to cover this large area which with the various zips can be opened up in the good weather or closed up in the not so good to make a weather proof but light and airy room.

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

The cabin forward has two bed-settees currently in situ giving a double and a single berth. There are brass portholes fitted and a glazed hatch for light
The access to the shower and a wc is from this cabin. The gas water heater is fitted above the hand basin and provides hot water both here and the galley area.
Moving aft into the open plan saloon again currently fitted with a bed-settee giving two more berths the beautiful curved timber ceiling and new hardwood floor draw the eye. The galley area is spacious with a four burner hob and a fridge. The headroom is over 6’ throughout the living area of the vessel.
From the galley area steps up through a traditional glazed door lead to the large seating/entertaining area. This was originally outside space however the current owner has had a professionally fitted hood made to cover this large area which with the various zips can be opened up in the good weather or closed up in the not so good to make a weather proof but light and airy room.

4 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure

Manual windlass
3 anchors
(SAND anchors)

Nav Equipment

Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Video
DVD

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn
Swim ladder

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

Live aboard Dutch barge for sale in Brittany . Boatshed St.Malo are pleased to offer this residential Tjalk barge for sale in France, currently based on the French canals of Brittany. A tiller steered Tjalk barge that has kept beautiful traditional lines that recently won her the Brittany canals, ‘prettiest boat on the waterways’ award. The saloon galley and forward cabin are all on one level and the vessel has a light and airy feel. The spacious cockpit is ideal for entertaining on those balmy summer evenings and with it’s full cockpit tent makes a great three seasons lounge. For further information and appointments to view, please contact Graham WHARMBY your broker at Boatshed St Malo.

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