Welcome to Bowcrest Marine Ltd. the UK's oldest established Dutch Barge Brokerage. We are a family run business unique in the Dutch Barge world as we are the only Specialist Dutch Barge Brokerage based in the UK that offers:

Comprehensive Dutch Barge Brokerage service for both Vendor & Purchaser - We have our own Dutch Agents (De Elburger Scheepsbemiddeling B.V.) in Holland who work on your behalf to find vessels, liaise with vendors, accompany purchasers on viewings and assist with every aspect of the sale and purchase process in Holland. This helps ensure a trouble free purchase if buying, and a smooth efficient sale if selling. We also have very close co-operation arrangements with a number of other Brokerages in Holland. Bowcrest Marine travel extensively throughout Holland, Belgium and France to view barges and list them and are happy to come to you if you have a vessel to sell even if it is in the South of France.

New Build Dutch Barges & Restoration Barges - Bowcrest Marine Ltd together with De Elburger Scheepsbemiddeling B.V. offer New Build Barges from 15m to 30m+. These beautiful vessels are not look-alikes but the real thing! These vessels are built in Holland in one of the very few yards able to do such work these days. Please see our New Build & Restoration Barges Section. If you would like to discuss any aspect of purchasing a new barge or the possibility having an old barge restored then we will be happy to talk to you to discuss what can be done.

Bowcrest Marine Ltd. Can also advise prospective purchasers on all other aspects of purchase such as Insurance, Finance, Mooring and Living Afloat etc.  For vendors, we produce high quality brochure details of every barge listed with us, will advertise the vessel extensively for you, deal with all aspects of sale and title transfer and ensure that the sale of the vessel proceeds as smoothly as possible.

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Latest Vessels & Price Reductions
DUTCH BARGE “SD 080806” -  21.69m x 4.47m - €235,000 (£185,650) This beautiful Steilsteven has cruised extensively in France for the past 6 years. Due to recent poor health he owner has returned to Holland with the vessel and consequently has to sell the vessel. Volvo diesel 92 Hp engine, Lister Petter 17.5Kva genset, Vetsu Bowthruster, GPS, 2x cabins 6 berths. ADDED 27/08/2008

LUXEMOTOR "MS FREISLAND" – 24.00m x 4.30m - €98,000 (£77,420) MS Freisland is a quality vessel ideal for livaboard with a beautiful interior and plenty of space. She is a perfect example of her kind and looks stunning. Bolinder 52 Hp engine, Lister generator, 3x cabins 6 berths. A must see. ADDED 21/08/2008

TJALK "LYTSE FAMKE" – 21.74m x 4.21m - €150,000 (£118,500) Lytse Famke is a beautiful example of a classic Tjalk which is ideal for cruising the European canal system. Mann 150 Hp engine, 2x cabins 3 berths. This vessel has all the accommodation for a perfect livaboard. With an external repaint she would look absolutely stunning. A must see.  ADDED 19/08/2008

BIJOU - ENGLAND CRUISER - 27.15m x 5.45m - €450,000 (£351,000)  2715  Unique & very luxurious cruiser  for the Waterways of Northern Europe. Beautifully appointed accommodation with  Galley, Laundry, Engine room, Generator room, Forepeak, Lazerette, Bathroom,  Saloon, Owner cabin, 2 guest cabins, W/house, Fly bridge,  Sun deck, swimming platform etc. etc. UPDATED BROCHURE 11/08/2008

LA CODA – MOTORTJALK - 15.55m x 3.55m -  €250,000 (£167,897) REDUCED TO €230,000 (£181,000) Beautiful barge in excellent condition with superb accommodation in quality materials. Volvo Penta 146 hp eng. 7 KVA genset. Hull was doubled in 2001. 2 cabins, saloon in wheelhouse, sun deck etc. This really is a super barge offering very charming and useful layout ideal as a cruising barge for France. ADDED 29/07/2008

OP HOOP VAN ZEGEN – IJSSELAAK - 15.24m x 3.63m -  £67,000 (€85,000) or very near offer. This little barge is a real cutie and offers a surprising amount of space for her size. Considerable work completed since then, including raising the roof of the forecabin to create a bedroom and fitting of a new bathroom and kitchen. Some minor works to complete but they are cosmetic. Nice aft deck ideal for entertaining & absolutely ideal for a couple or single person who wants to liveaboard. Perkins 60 hp eng. LPG genset, 1800 w inverter. Superb residential mooring in a beautiful part of East Anglia where the ship lies afloat all the time. An excellent barge, with perfect lines and offered at a very realistic price as the vendors are keen sellers and are looking for a quick sale. Current survey available to serious buyers. ADDED 29/07/2008

SKUTJE "TWEE GEBRODERS" - 15.71m x 3.55m - €105,000 (£82,834) This vessel is a perfect example of a quality Skϋtje with perfect lines. She is luxurious and well maintained, panelled with teak and mahogany and oozes class. She also has a large cockpit and is easily handled with its mast lowering system. The interior is bright and spacious with quality fittings throughout. DAF 475 Diesel 85 Hp engine, 24v Bowthruster, full sailing equipment in perfect condition, 2x berths sleeps up to 6. A must see and very well priced. ADDED 29/07/2008

SAILING TJALK “SD 080601” – 20.30m x 3.81m -  €140,000 (£110,446) A perfect example of a sailing tjalk which still sails and is easy to handle with an electric mast winch. She has undergone a recent refurbishment to bring her back to her former glory days. Volvo Diesel 135 Hp engine, Hydraulic 12-15 Hp Bowthruster, 5.2 Kva genset, VHF, GPS, 4X Cabins, 11 berths, 1x shower. Very well priced. ADDED 28/07/2008

SKUTSJE “SD080707” – 15.95m x 3.53m - €39,750 (£31,358) This beautiful Skutsje is ready for a project minded owner. She has perfect lines and has a lot of potential. Ideal for those who wish to put their stamp on a classic vessel. Well priced ADDED 28/07/2008

VAYA CON DIOS – NEW BUILD LUXEMOTOR - 21.00m x 5.00m -  €300,000 (£ 203,665) REDUCED TO €220,000 (£174,944) is a very spacious and lovely Luxemotor. The ship will partly have to be finished, she ship is insulated, and the lay-out is there. Galley is placed but the wheelhouse needs finishing touchs as well as the bathroom and toilet. Due to circumstances the ship hasn’t been finished but there are a lot of materials on board to finish the vessel such as tiles, engine, woodwork etc. The hull has been built in 10mm under the water line, decks in 8 mm and superstructure in 6mm. AMENDED 22/07/2008


MARIA ELIZABETH – LUXEMOTOR - 27.35m x 4.50m - €165,000 (£130,350) REDUCED TO €147,500 (£116,525) Maria Elisabeth is a beautiful example of a luxemotor and has been brilliantly converted to an outstanding liveaboard. Volvo 90 Hp engine, 3x cabins sleeps 5, 2x toilets 1x shower. She is a must for those who are looking for a good quality all year round liveaboard at a very realistic price. AMENDED 22/07/2008

“GOEDE VERWACHTING" - PAVILION TJALK –  20.00m x 4.00m - €55,000 (£44,077) Built in 1927, Perkins engine, last hull survey 2006, Goede Verwachting is a beautiful example of a Pavilion Tjalk, with perfect lines and classic shape. This vessel is ready to be lovingly restored and converted. She is perfect for those who enjoy a project. Well Priced ADDED 14/07/2008

ZEELAND – HOTEL SHIP - 28.09m x 5.87m - €360,000 (£285,192) Very Nice looking and well maintained Hotel barge. Zeeland is under Scheepsvaart Inspectie  (Dutch shipping inspection regulations certificate) until 2010. She has a large owner’s cabin and 10 nicely furnished guest cabins each with their own shower, toilet and sink. Besides the guest, owner and crew’s showers, toilets and sink are an additional toilet and shower. She has a big sundeck on board with tent for shade / rain. Volvo Penta 300 Hp engine, Hatz 25Kva genset, John Deere 27 Kva genset and top spec navigations. ADDED 07/07/2008

Bowcrest Marine give notice that: these particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract: they are for the guidance only of prospective purchasers and must not be relied upon as statements of fact: the descriptions provided herein represent the opinions of the author and whilst given in good faith  should not be construed as statements of fact: nothing in these particulars shall be deemed a statement that the vessels are in good condition or otherwise nor that any installations or equipment or component parts thereof are in good working order. All prospective purchasers are strongly advised to engage the services of a Qualified Marine Surveyor experienced in the particular type of vessel you are interested in.

If you would like to know more about our services then please gives a call and speak to a member of the team.

Tony Charman Debbie Holden Rob Parsons James Parsons
Managing Director Director Development & Operations Manager IT & Web Consultant
Tel: 07711 006766   Tel: 07794 401550  

 

To Contact Us:

Write to: Tony Charman, Unit 9 North Meadow, Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1BP

Tel/Fax: 0044 (0) 2392 526166 / 0044 (0) 2392 584750 

Mobile: 07711 006766

E-mail: ships@bowcrest.com

Office Hours are:- Mon-Fri 10:00am - 5:30pm

Closed: Sat - Sun & Bank Holidays

We act as brokers for the vessels listed and vessels are not kept on site