£55,000 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Exempt |
Location: |
Braunston Warwickshire UK [View Map] |
For Sale
40ft by 8ft Tulip barge.
Hull originally built 1880.
Converted to a live on board in the 1970s
Professionally over plated (date unknown: hull survey sings its praises)
Recently plated above waterline to under the gunnel by P&S marina.
Boat is solid and would last another 100yrs if looked after.
Mercedes OM 636 engine. New head gasket 2020. Engine fully serviced. Starts every time. On the first go. TWO new batters one for starter motor and the other for the bow thruster
Blacked July 2021 and March 2022 - with 4 new anodes (also by P&S marina)
BSS (Boat Safety scheme) until September 2027
New shower
New room sealed boiler fitted by CB boats
120L water tank
50L 12v fridge with small freezer
Techimpex with Hob and Oven
Victron electrical system
1 double bedroom, loads of storage under the bed. Full length Wardrobe and built in large storage cabinet.
3 sofa sections to be made into a 2nd bed for guests etc.. the sofa can be manipulated into multiple shapes for different purposes.
Fold away desk if you need to make an office area.
Moral squirrel multi fule burner. Makes the boat HOT! With very little effort.
Bathroom consists of an avocado porcelain shower tray with shower and a composting toilet.
Wheelhouse: is large and has a seating area at the back. Great place to hang out on the warmer days. New canopy bespoke make and fitted August 2022 which can be fully removed or just roll up the sides. It is a pram cover.
Also has a bow thruster for easy handling. Which has just had a new battery.
Shes currently near Daventry
Vessel type: | Dutch ‘Tulip’ barge |
Builder: | Dutch |
Model: | Tulip |
Constructed: | 1900 |
Berths: | 3 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Mercedes OM 636 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Paddle wheel |
Length over all: | 40' |
Beam: | 8' 2" |
Maximum draft: | 2' |
Hull material: | Steel |
Hull type: | D shape |
Hull colour: | Black |
Fuel capacity: | 80 Litres |
Water capacity: | 120 Litres |
Large Wheelhouse with seating
Stepping into the L shape kitchen
Living room which is multi changeable - for large seating area, to signal bed, to office, to dinging table. So many combinations!
Bathroom on the right with a new shower and composting toilet
Storage left of the shower and next to that is a full length wardrobe which also houses the brand new room sealed boiler.
At the bow is a full size double bed which opens out to a lovey decking area. Ample of storage under the bed.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.