Originally built around 1928, Tissum is a beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated Motortjalk-style Dutch barge, measuring 40ft by 10ft. Crafted with a solid steel hull and V-bottom design, she combines traditional maritime character with practical modern upgrades, making her an ideal live-aboard home or cruising vessel. A standout feature is the custom-built wooden wheelhouse, which not only adds extra living and steering space but also brings warmth and charm, while large bus-style windows flood the interior with natural light. Inside, you’ll find wooden flooring, ply cabin sides... read more

OFFERS INVITED. Full details and specification. Beautifully appointed, wonderful Dutch Barge available to move onboard immediately on her coveted, fully transferable, residential mooring at Aquavista's award winning Poplar Marina next to Canary Wharf.... read more

Launched in 1988 Anna is one of the last sailing barges to be built in Amsterdam, by the shipyard owner Simon Beffers and named after his wife. This beautiful Dutch barge is an exceptionally well-built vessel that would cost in excess of £400,000 to build nowadays; she attracts much admiration everywhere she goes. She still has her original drop-down mast and all sailing gear. The boat is modern enough to be in excellent condition but follows the traditional lines of a Friesland Skutsje. She has a full and good hull survey valid for 10 years from August 2025, her hull is as thick as t... read more

Alfa & Omega has been thoroughly stripped back to her steel framework and rebuilt with meticulous attention to detail. High-quality fixtures and numerous upgrades have been installed throughout, while the aft and forward cabins, as well as the head, have been reconfigured and enlarged to maximise the available space. A comprehensive record of maintenance and upgrades is available. The cosy aft cabin features a solid oak bed frame that can be configured as a single or double berth, with additional storage thoughtfully incorporated. The wheelhouse is both functional and versatile, feat... read more

Branta is a traditional style Dutch Tjalk Barge, based on a project engineered by Euroship BV in the Netherlands. (euroshipservices.nl). Construction of Branta started in 2009, launched in August 2011, and commissioned in 2012.  Built under survey and inspection with EU Construction certificate and tank pressure test certificates. Category C Certificate for navigation in coastal waters up to force 6 bf wind and 2 meter sea. Channel crossing is possible. Perfect live-aboard, or cruising canals (UK and Europe), rivers and coastal waters. Steel plates for hull, internal structures  and t... read more

Sunflower, also known as De Freule, is a stunning boat with a long and fascinating history! Built in Sneek, northern Holland in 1905, commissioned as a small sailing cargo Tjalk, delivering fresh fish and vegetables to the inland seas and tidal lake communities around northern Holland. She would have had an open hull, with the original Boatmans Cabin now the main bedroom at the front. Four men would have slept and worked on her, built then as the M.S Denning. The original ships bell is still on board, mounted in the wheelhouse. She would have had a 35ft sailing mast and traditional red sail... read more

Moored in one of West London’s most scenic stretches of the Thames, this three bedroom beautifully modernised 74 ft. by 16 ft. Dutch Barge offers unique waterside living with sweeping views towards Hammersmith Bridge and the St Paul’s playing fields. Positioned at Dove Pier with a secure residential mooring, combines traditional charm with thoughtful contemporary design. The top deck features a spacious seating area, built-in BBQ, and all navigational equipment - perfect for enjoying the river and entertaining outdoors. Inside, a split-level open-plan layout creates natural z... read more

Specifications: Year: 1907 LOA: 19.9 m Beam: 4.3 m Draft: 1.0 m Construction: Cast Steel Hull / Keel: Displacement HIN: SSR 134573 Engine(s) & Electrical: Ford 2723, 109hp diesel. Serial no: 926F7EDA. Last serviced: March 2017. Engine hours: 348. Maximum speed: 15 knots. Drive type: diesel to velvet drive (2:9 trans). Fuel capacity: 800 litres. Fuel consumption: 3-4 litres per hour. 3 banks of 12V batteries charged from the engine via 60 amp alternator. 240v battery charger. 8kw Kaboda generator. Shor... read more