Description

Turning heads everywhere she goes, Oldtimer is a comfortable, easily handled and efficient converted Dutch barge the perfect size for cruising the French canals. Excellent visibility from the inside helm position makes navigation easy. There is also an outside steering station with complete controls. The always reliable DAF main engine is supplemented by a powerful 6 kw bow thruster. Unique hollow cooling pipes under the hull make engine cooling trouble free.
With large water and fuel tanks under the main salon and a newer solar charging system, she is perfectly set up for independent cruising. The engine in the stern is accessible from a hatch on the back deck making for quieter cruising and easier maintenance.
The galley features a four burner gas hob, electric oven, 220v refrigerator and washing machine.
A Victron Compact Multiplus with a remote panel provides 220v throughout the barge as well as charging both house and engine starting battery banks when on shore power though an automatic switch over. A Victron Smart Solar MPPT with bluetooth handles charging from the solar panels and a Victron BMV battery monitor provides information on state of charge.
A Maritime booster diesel jet provides hot water and radiator heating by thermostat. A wood stove in the galley provides heat and atmosphere for those colder times.
Large opening windows in the main salon, as well as opening windows in the galley and cabins provide good ventilation.
A large aft terrace is the perfect place for dining and relaxing with a complete set of deck furniture.
She is being sold fully equipped; tools, spares, a nearly complete set of charts for France, Belgium and the Netherlands, full galley equipment and staples, linens, 2 bicycles, etc. Bring your clothes, make a trip to the grocery store and you can be off.
A complete survey was done in 2019 and is available on request.
Hull thickness survey, new bottom paint and anodes May 2024.

Specifications

Accommodation

2 cabins sleep 4.

Galley

Galley

Galley

Helm station

Wheelhouse seating

Guest cabin

Main cabin

Main cabin storage

Head

Douche

Interior plan

Engine(s)

DAF 475, six cylinder, 80 hp. Dry exhaust.

DAF 475

Engine room access from back deck

Solar control and Inverter

Maritime Booster

220v distribution box

340 ah battery storage

24v charging distribution

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