Description

We have owned this barge for 6 years using it as a summer home in the South of France but have now reluctantly decided it is time to sell up and buy a camper home to explore further afield. During our ownership it has been extensively renovated with a change of layout offering a high standard of comfort. Recent purchases include a new kitchen (with large fridge/freezer, washing machine, gas cooker and hob), 48 new lead acid fork truck batteries, four 330 watt panasonic solar panels , victron inverter, 2 victron moppet controllers all new 2020, water filtration system . Rinnai gas instant hot water heater is used as a back up if required. there is a hot water system on the wheelhouse roof circulated by a pump which heats the hot water tank on sunny days there is ample free hot water. The barge is now totally self sufficient with electricity, hot water and water supply as the water is taken from the canal and passed through the filtration system and the ultraviolet light (no need to go searching for water).
Height is 5’4 in engine room so is possible to walk around for any maintenance. It has power steering and hydraulic bow thruster .


Accommodation consists of:-

Bedroom 1 - 10’10 (max) x 10’4 (max)
Walk round 4’6 double bed with water tank and water filtration system underneath plus some storage. Double hanging wardrobe with shelf above plus single shelved wardrobe.
Additional shelved cupboard for linen storage. Two radiators and TV point. Opening window hatch above bed with mosquito net.

Bedroom 2 - 8’1 x 6’5
4’6 double bed with second water tank underneath and plenty of storage. Single deep wardrobe with shelf, extra shelving above and beside bed.

Bathroom - 7’ x 5’ (max)
Large tiled shower (inside measurements 2’5 x 3’9 max) with large inset basin on bathroom unit (large storage area underneath). Electric toilet/macerator. Heated towel rail and ample shelving above. Extractor fan.

Hall - 10’11 x 2’2 (extending to 3’11 one end).

Saloon - 11’ x 10’10
Large L shaped sofa (2 years old), sits 6 comfortably, Effel green enamel diesel heater.
TV unit with Panasonic television, DVD recorder and Camos self tracking aerial (Please note that this will not receive signal in the South of France) 1.2 satellite dish . Smoke, gas and carbon monoxide detectors. Coffee table and small cabinet. Wooden blinds throughout. Hardwood, double glazed skylight for extra light (4’11 x 2’9). Access to Hoover Dynamic Economy 7kg, A+++ rating washing machine cupboard. Washing machine very efficient, only uses water required.

Galley - 10’ 9 (max) x 6’9
New Magnet kitchen soft close units plus wall units, also built-in cupboard. Pull out towel rail.

Large amount of storage. Fridgemaster large fridge/feezer, propane gas oven and Candy hob. Panasonic Microwave and Rinnai gas water heater.
Steps to wheelhouse with storage underneath.

Wheelhouse
2 x raised Bench seats (4’7 x 2’3) with sprung cushioning (very comfortable). Storage underneath. Solid wood dining table which lowers and converts to a double bed.
One radiator. All round curtain track with curtains.
Canvas surround for winter protection from elements.

Back deck - 7’4 )max) x 11’8 (max)
Rear covered terrace area with carpet, also has canvas sides which provides extra winter storage if required. Weber gas BBQ.

Large front wooden decked terrace 10’ x 9’4 with large storage box (7’2 x 5’6) which doubles as extra seating/deck space.

Barge is carpeted throughout except for cushion flooring in galley.


Radiators are fitted in the main bedroom and wheelhouse but are not used as the fire heats the whole barge adequately.
Smoke, Gas and Carbon Monoxide detectors fitted.



Life jackets.



Year - 2005
18.3m long and 4.0m wide
Maximum draft - 1m
Bridge clearance - 2.8m
Hull - Steel
Hull type - V-bottom
Displacement - 40 tons

Base plate 38mm and 10mm chines
Engine - Gardner 6LXB
Gearbox - PRM1000 1.5 ratio with PTO which drives 25hp hydraulic bow truster and also anchor winch.
Deep sea seal /Auto Lubrication
New Victron inverter charger 24v-3kw -100 amps.
Diesel tanks 3 - white 1000 litre, red 1700 Litre
Black sewer tank - 1000 Litre
Grey waste tank - 1000 Litre
Water tanks 2 x 460 Litre
Steering hydraulic
Generator - 10 kva 3 cyl diesel
Batteries - 48 deep cycle
Victron BMV712 smart battery monitor.
Camos dome satellite system (in Motion)
VHF radio

Solar panels - 4 x New Panasonic 330 watt photovoltaic module
with 2 x victron 30amp solar charge controllers operating as two separate systems.

Emergency lighting 24v
2 x fire extinguishers

Stainless steel mast.

10 x Zig Zag fenders and 11 round fenders (8 new).

Recently re-painted with two pack paint. - 2019
Gunnels freshly painted June 2019.
Wheelhouse rubbed down June 2019 and had 3 coats of Danish Oil.
All windows also have been treated with Danish Oil.
Taken out of the water 8.7.19, some new anodes fitted and hull re-painted.
Salon windows and sky light double glazed units renewed sept 2021

Specifications

Accommodation

Wheelhouse

Galley

Galley

Galley

Salon

Salon

Bathroom

Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Master bedroom

2nd Bedroom

Rear deck

Construction

12mm steel plate hull

New anodes 2019

Painted hull 2019

Equipment

Four new Panasonic Solar panels

10kva generator

Deep cycle batteries

Engine(s)

Gardner engine

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