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
SE 65361 - DUTCH TJALK - 17.58m x 3.72m x 0.80m- €68,000 – This barge is beautiful, and the perfect dimensions for cruising France. Owned by the same family who did the original conversion in 1974, she has been enjoyed and maintained well over the years. Most recently in 2004 and 2006 lots of work was done on the hull, superstructure and mechanical systems, double plating was added, new windows/frames and main deck doors amongst other things. DAF 475M 85 hp 6 cylinder engine, Geyser hotwater, hydrafoor water pressure system, Oil heating to main saloon, galley with fridge and 4 ring hob, Shower /toilet and sleeping for 7!! With a little clean up and a repaint she will be an absolute corker!! Ideal for a couple who want to sail and entertain friends and family. Recommended ADDED 08/02/2010

SD 090705 – LUXEMOTOR 31.54m x 5.87m x 1.20m –PRICE REDUCTION, NOW JUST €97,500!!  WAS €134,500 (£115,670). This beautiful vessel has gained Museum Status in Holland and is stunning. She is an original cargo vessel with an open sterring and classic aft cabin, the hold is empty and ready to convert into a quality homes. She also boats a classic 1920 Kromhout engine, which is in good running order! AMMENDED 08/02/2010

AMAZING GRACE – EX. DUTCH PASSENGER VESSEL- 16.62m x 4.22m x 0.95m x 3.0m – NEW REDUCED PRICE NOW ONLY £40,000!! Was £60,000- A super little vessel for cruising the French canals. Good condition with good Kromhout Gardner 60 hp eng. 16 hp Bowthruster. Offers very comfortable space with a lot of outside deck area ideal for cruising and living aboard. Maintained in very nice clean condition this lovely practical and well planned vessel is ready to go and has the benefit of a transferrable residential mooring in France. 2 cabins, large saloon, very spacious wheelhouse. Ideal for a couple who are looking for a low cost vessel that will do everything it needs to do and is very reasonably priced. ADDED 04/02/2010

BMR 0141- New “Piper Built” Luxemotor Replica – 18.31m x 3.81m £235,000- EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR MONEY !!!!! Piper have done a fantastic job producing a fine replication of a traditional Dutch Luxemotor has been finished to exceptionally high standards- her owners have really done her justice, fitting her out with only the very best quality fixtures and fittings (see brochure). Fittings inside include Kabola heating, Johnson water pressure system, hydraulic steering, Vetus bowthruster, Victron inverter and charger, powder coated double glazed windows, Travertine Marble bathroom tiling, Italian bathroom basin and sanitaryware, lots of Iroko hardwood inside, collapsible wheelhouse, Perkins diesel engine, the list is endless! Bowcrest Marine Very highly recommend viewing this ship!!!! ADDED 02/02/2010

BMR 144 – Spits – 38.77m x 5.07m x 2.53m - €140,000 – A great quality 1951 spits which is still working and has a CVD certificate valid till 2015. 350 Hp Cat engine built in 1999, DAF bowthruster, 2x cabins, 4x berths. Ideal for continual trade or for converting into a great livaboard ADDED 01/02/2010

BMR 143 KEMPENAAR - 49.07m x 6.62m- £135,000. She is a big beasty!! Bowcrest Marine are pleased to be able to offer a large fully operable working barge. She is certificated to work in the E.U. until 2015. A capacious hold capable of carrying several hundred tonnes of cargo and offered for sale in absolutely A1 condition. Her current owner, a professional ships engineer, is keeping her meticulous maintenance schedule up to date. Complete with a Volvo Penta 6 cylinder diesel 376hp engine, DAF bow Thruster, Hydraulic steering, 2 generators, Victron inverter, Mastervolt charger, 2 ton crane, lots of navigation equipment, a very spacious living accommodation including a double cabin, large open plan kitchen-saloon/dining area, office, shower room/ toilet and crew accommodation in the forward cabin. Bowcrest Marine highly recommend this vessel. ADDED 01/02/2010

BMR 142- KEMPENAAR 42.97m x 6.32m- £105,000. This is a very good example of a Dutch Kempenaar – she has only been out of use for a couple of years and is presented in very good condition. Completely unconverted she has ample accommodation for a couple or small family to live aboard and convert. A little imagination would see her transformed into a very spacious and characterful home. This vessel could also be pressed back into service should her new owners wish to do so. BMR 142 has a Scania 240hp engine, hydraulic steering, bow Thruster, a car crane, Kabola heating system, generator, inverter and charger, 4 berths in 2 double cabins a spacious saloon and lots of navigation equipment.  ADDED 01/02/2010

BREEZAND -  BOOTER YACHT - 13.60m x 4.24m - £35,000 (€46,690) MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION TO £17,500 (€19,652) She is an absolute beauty!!!  This is an exceptionally rare example of this particular type of vessel. She is built of massive Oak on Oak construction and is immensely strong. 3 cabins, lovely saloon with galley, loads of original features. Perkins 4108 50 hp eng. Full of character this vessel is virtually original in every respect and will appeal to anyone who yearns to sail a classic boat from a bygone era. She is presented in mint condition, with a full set of sails and has been loved and well cared for by her present owner for some years. A change of personal circumstances forces the sale. She is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AMENDED 13/01/2009

SD 080605 - STEILSTEVEN- 22.92m x 4.15 x 1.00m- €99,500= £88,384. A great ship for the money, nicely converted and ideal in dimensions for cruising around Europe especially France. Plenty of accommodation for couples who would like to roam the canal networks with an additional cabin to put up the occasional guest or two. This barge has had a lot of work done on her in recent years not to mention a nearly complete new 6mm bottom in 2002 and then repainted in 2004. Equipped with a Volvo Penta engine, 20 Kva Mitsubishi generator, 24 and 220 volt electric systems, Ketelbinkie hot water and heating system, hydraulic steering and an aluminium dinghy with outboard motor. A comfortable cruiser. ADDED 11/01/2010


LUXEMOTOR CHARTER BARGE SD 090703 -31,30m x 4,85m- €439,500= (£404,323) Further price reduction for a quick sale €374,500= (£336,374) Very nicely converted and well presented Luxemotor barge. This vessel is great for a short charter business along some of the european canal networks or ideal as a family live aboard. The interior is very light and bright, with white painted ceilings and walls with Oak woodwork and architraves. Spacious inside with accommodation comprising of 3 double en-suite cabins, fully fitted galley, saloon/ wheelhouse and lots of outside deck area.  Scania 296hp diesel, 13.5 Kva Mitsubishi Generator, 2 x Victron Inverters, Hydrofoor water pressure system, 20 hp bowthruster.  Offered at significantly less than the cost to convert her. AMENDED 11/01/2009

SD 091205 - MOTORSPITS - 38.97m x 5.07m x 0.80m- €89,500 (£79,433) A rare example of this type of vessel- virtually completely original from the day she went into service in the 50’s. This Motorspits may even have museum status soon due to her originality. The rear cabin is panelled with luscious varnished teak with teak floors- the forward hold space is largely used as a workshop with simplistic accommodation. General Motors 165 HP Diesel, 6 berth’s 2 x 1 bed and 2 x double bed, Speck Water pressure system, Hatz 3.5 kva generator, Victron 850 watt inverter, Kabola Heating system and basic nav equipment. Viewing is highly recommended- an absolute steal at this price.  ADDED 04/01/2010

SD 090408 - LUXEMOTOR -28.07m x 4.94m x 1.40 m- €398,500 V.A.T. exempt = £354,898 A Very nice example of a Luxemotor barge- top quality fit out, this is a great opportunity to run your own charter business. Converted in 1996 to accommodate up to 8 people in comfort, this includes 5 ensuite cabins, a fitted galley, seating area and dining area, wheelhouse and lots of outside deckspace. Her dimensions mean she can cruise the canals in Europe with ease. 138 HP DAF Diesel, electric clutch, 12,24 and 230 volt electric, 11 kva vetus generator, diesel central heating, Vetus inverter, central fire alarm system, solid hardwood interior, lots of navigation equipment inc Sailor VHF with Atis, Garmin Handheld GPS, and electronic compass. Too many extra’s to list fully- for further details, please download the brochure ADDED 21/12/2009

TIDEWAY – REPLICA DUTCH BARGE  18.3m x 4.12m x 1.1m x 2.65m – PRICE SLASH !!! Tideway was £270,000 (€312,930) now only £239,000= €263,924. This superb vessel has been meticulously crafted by professionals to create a luxurious and competent cruising barge which has drawn on all the best design concepts within the industry. By doing this the owners have been able to tick many of the boxes that go to creating the ideal live-aboard cruising barge. i.e. two large en-suite cabins separated by the length of the vessel, full size en-suites which a normal person can use with ease, a comfortable and useable Saloon, full domestic galley, nice cruising wheelhouse and outside sun deck all in an 18m ship. The ship is unused due to circumstances as mentioned above and is presented in As New condition as the photos in this brochure testify to. It is exceptionally rare for a vessel which offers all the benefits that this barge has to come onto the market. This is due to the fact that this configuration has only been built in the last three or so years after popular demand from the public. So anyone who is looking for this type of layout in a barge should give Tideway very serious consideration. Perkins Sabre 130 hp eng. Mastervolt Whisper silent genset, Vetus hydr. Bowtrhsuter and much more. ADDED 08/12/2009

ESB 334 EUREKA – Katwijker - 22.09m x 4.11m x 1.10m x 3.25m - €78,000 (£70,780) This is a superb low cost barge offering good size accommodation and ideal for comfortable living aboard. Good DAF 80 hp eng. 14 KW genset, 2 cabins and outside deck space. ADDED 03/12/2009

 

SE 26604- PAVILJOENTJALK- 17,65 m x 3,70 m- € 73,000= £ 66,395 Built in 1907 originally as a sailing barge, converted to engine power in the 1940’s and rescued from scrap in 1987. The current owners spent about 4 years getting her into a liveable condition. Since then she has had some modifications done, and should her new owners feel it necessary she could be extended with a full wheelhouse to provide extra accommodation. Daf 575 100hp Diesel, Webasto heating and hot water, Hydrophor water pressure system, 60 amp charger, 1 double cabin one additional with no beds, well fitted out galley with stove and electric/gas refrigerator, beautiful oak rudder and tiller. Gorgeous to look at, her conversion has complimented the original craftsmanship of her hull. ADDED 28/11/2009

SE 46113- Ex Steam Steilsteven 22.81 x 4.30 m- €85,000 (£77,173)- Built in 1902 as a steam barge trading between Enkhuizen and Stavoren and then used as a bunker barge. Originally converted in 1990 since then she has undergone a refit and is now a comfortable live aboard cruiser. DAF 120hp Diesel, Hydraulic steering, 12,24 and 220 volt electrics, well fitted galley, one double cabin forward and one single under the wheelhouse, Victron charger 120a and 1200 watt Atlas converter, Lister Generator. A historic, traditional looking barge. ADDED 28/11/2009

ROMAR – REPLICA DUTCH BARGE. 15.24m x 3.9m. €175,000 /£158,471.  “Romar” was the first Replica Dutch Barge built by the Sea Otter company. This lovely vessel offers very well planned and spacious accommodation ideal for a couple who wish to cruise the French Waterways as she is set up entirely for comfortable cruising and living aboard. The vessel is surprisingly spacious (which is not immediately apparent from the included photos) and allows plenty of space in the areas where it matters. The engine is well planned out and in simply pristine condition. The saloon is huge and features a gorgeous “Bubble” diesel stove which burns the traditional “Barge” blue flame and provides massive heat with virtually no maintenance and no power requirement. Perhaps her most unique feature is the wheelhouse top which can be raised and lowered by the operation of a single lever activating an air pressure system which operates four rams which raise and lower the top with ease. ADDED 28/11/2009

NIDD – Leeds & Liverpool Short Boat. 18.6m x 4.2m x 1.3m x 2.7m. £90,000 €81,818 Nicely converted barge, which offers good quality, no frills accom. Rare vessel. Bedford 106 hp eng. Kubota 3.5Kva gen. Low airdraft ideal for France. Nice condition and ready to liveaboard. Good Value!  ADDED 26/11/2009

JANNA CORNELIA- KLIPPERAAK - 22.5m x 4.95m- €290,000 (£247,440).- Janna Cornelia is a beautiful ship with a well thought out and well maintained interior. Presented in tip top condition with some fantastic woodwork inside, her owners have really looked after her as this has been their main residence. Well equipped for extensive cruising, she comes with a Perkins 100 hp Diesel, 12,24 and 220 volt systems along with 230V shorepower, 5KVA Mitsubishi Generator, Victron Charger/ Inverter, Hydraulic steering, VHF, GPS, Speck Water pressure and three cabins with berths for 5 people. She will be a lovely comfortable home for her next owners. Viewing is highly recommended. ADDED 23/11/2009

DE HOOP DOET LEVEN - LUXEMOTOR 15.85m x 3.0m x 0.9m x 3.20m (2.59m) £135,000  (€156,040) MASSIVE REDUCTION!!! NOW ONLY  £115,000 (€129,424) Originally sold out of Holland to present owner by Bowcrest Marine Ltd. when the vessel was unconverted this beautiful little barge is utterly unique. Restored by a dedicated and enthusiastic owner this barge just oozes character the like of which simply cannot be replicated by modern look alike New Builds. This ship is the real thing and is admired everywhere she goes. Quality materials have been used throughout and she is presented in an extremely tidy condition. All the installations have been put together in a no nonsense and practical manner making her simple and easy to use. Volvo 100 hp eng. Inverter/charger, good tanks, including black water, lots of nice features including 2 solid fuel stoves. She offers amazing space for her size and will appeal to anyone, particularly a couple,  looking  for a charming and attractive barge in which to cruise the Waterways of Europe.  Small enough to be able to moor in any of the marinas on the French canal system she will be able to take her new owners pretty much anywhere they want to go with a barge in France, Belgium and Holland as well as many parts of the UK. HIGHLY RECOMENDED ADDED 18/11/2009

SD 090905 MOTORTJALK - 20.05m x 4.20m- €229,500 (£205,373) – A very nice example of this historic type of barge. She has been very nicely converted and is kept in exceptional condition both inside and out. A spacious owners cabin with separate toilet and shower and a large wheel house, make her ideal for couples wanting to cruise. Offered with a Gardner 6 cylinder diesel engine, a lister generator, victron and mastervolt chargers, hydraulic steering, bowthruster and your basic navigation equipment.  Beautiful shape unspoilt by conversion ADDED 16/11/2009

AUDACIOUS – REPLICA DUTCH BARGE 18.0m x 3.08m x 1.0m x 3.0m - £235,000 €262,025 Superb UK built tough and robust vessel capable of extended cruising/living aboard. AS NEW and designed for the owners who had her built, she offers very spacious well planned accommodation which has had considerable thought given to making it easy to live with and be user friendly. The ships galley is beautifully fitted with pride of place going to the gorgeous Rayburn Stove surrounded by solid marble worktops. In the Saloon is fabulous wood burning stove providing a focal point to the space. Without doubt the centre piece of this vessel in terms of her installations is her absolutely magnificent Gardner 5 LW (the finest small ships engines ever made). This engine is in truly AS NEW condition and is a tribute to her owner who lavishes love and care on it preserving a fine piece of British Maritime Engineering Heritage. Anyone who knows their engines will fall in love with this powerful beauty. The engine compartment is immaculate and also houses the silent genset which has virtually no hours recoded on it. The vessel also boasts good quality Navigation systems useful for extended coastal cruising which she is very capable of being built to Cat “C” RCD. Beta 8.5 KVA silent genset, Victron electrics, good tankage. This outstanding barge is a must see for anyone looking for a quality cruising barge ready to navigate the Canals and Inland Waters of the Europe.  ADDED 13/11/2009

SEBASTIAN – KLIPPER – 28.25m x 5.07m x 3.37m - €210,000 (£186,900)  Price is now €195,000 (£174,330) Sebastian is a beautiful example of a Dutch Klipper, with fine lines and great accommodation. She is perfect for those people looking for a big cruiser with plenty of space and is a perfect liveaboard.  She also has a stunning classic Gardner engine and a quality bowthruster. 3x cabins, sleeps 6, 2x toilets, 1x shower, Lister 14.9 Kva genset, Studer combi with inverter, GPS, Tender.  ADDED 12/11/2009

ANTONIA - LUXEMOTOR - 36.11m x 4.99m - €385,000 Ex 19% BTW (£264,060 +19% VAT) Price is now €295,000 + 19% VAT = £263,730 + 19% VAT Very Luxuriously converted barge which operates as a hotel barge. Beautiful interior with many luxury features. Professional conversion to the highest standards with lovely timberwork. Full Scheepvaart Inspectie Class. Stainless steel galley, fabulous saloon, 5 cabins sleeping 12 people,  very spacious sun deck. New DAF 1160 186 hp eng. installed 2005, New Gearbox installed 2005, 26 & 15 KVA gensets, DAF 615 120 hp 360Ί bowthruster, Very large tank capacities, Diesel C.H. 5 x toilets 5 x showers. AN OUTSTANDING VESSEL. ADDED 11/11/2009

SE 83837 - LUXEMOTOR-35,03M x 5,45M x 1,20M - €189,000 (£ 169,834) Depending upon Exchange rates. This vessel offers a lot of space and plenty of accommodation for young expanding families or for use as guest cabins. It is obvious that she has been well converted and has been looked after ever since a rigorous 3 year out of water maintenance schedule has been applied since her current owners purchased her in the early 1990’s. Complete with 4 cabins, workshop and studio, open galley, bathroom, DAF 200 hp 6 cylinder engine, Lister generator, Deca Charger, Bowthruster and lots of other essentials. Still traditional looking from the outside, Bowcrest Marine recommends viewing. ADDED 10/11/2009

SD 090901- Ex Cargo Vessel- 16.60 m x 2.94 m x 0.80 m €49,500 (£44,368) A fantastic alternative and cheap accommodation for those looking for something a bit different. She has been thoughfully converted into a spacious twin cabin live aboard. With a few additions and some alterations she is ideal as a starter home, or for a couple looking to do some cruising abroad and want something that can get under low bridges and is easy to handle. Equipped with a strong engine and most main systems i.e Shorepower, generator, water pressure system, invertor etc there really isn’t much you would need to do to update her. Very highly maintained by her current owners, owning her should be a pleasure. ADDED 10/11/2009

RIVAL - Friesian Barge - 33m x 5.5m x 1.25m - £ 99,500 (€108,245) This barge has obviously originally been converted by a skilled wood worker, with interior wood features being of very good quality. She would benefit vastly from renewing all main systems inside and a general update of the kitchen, bathroom and decorations. Rival offers lots of room including a large master cabin, good size double and a spacious third twin cabin. Lots of head room and big windows make her light and bright inside. 144hp Volvo diesel engine, Victron inverter/ charger, 24/240 volt sytems, her size makes her ideal for a family to live aboard. Priced to sell quickly. ADDED 02/11/2009

LUXEMOTOR- DRAGONFLY 19.33m x 3.63m x 1.2m £135,000 (€148,730). SHE'S TOO GORGEOUS!!!!! Dragonfly is a very rare example of a Luxemotor, you just don’t find them this size and especially not in this condition. Her current owners have spared no expense keeping her in tip top condition, having her regularly painted and maintained. Dragonfly is well equipped, with all you need to use her as a comfortable live aboard or as a regular cruiser. She has a lovely old Detroit 3 cylinder Diesel Engine, 24/240 volt power, generator, inverter, charger and alternator, Speck pumpmeister water pressure system, Nav equipment includes a radar, GPS, autopilot, and gauges for all main systems and engine. The internal layout is finished in teak and consists of 2 double cabins forward, single aft cabin, galley and seating area finished in sumptuous teak wood.  Bowcrest Marine highly recommends viewing this vessel- Chequebooks at the ready!!   ADDED 27/10/2009

SD 091001 – LUXEMOTOR - 23.15m x 4.66m x 1.20m x 3.70m - €298,500 (£272,602)   Whse up (2.80m Down) This is a stunning and really beautiful Luxemotor and without doubt one of the best on the market. The vessel is in top condition and is fully certificated for Europe. She has the perfect dimensions and can navigate almost all the European Waterways. Her hull is particularly fine with superb lines forward and aft and she also boasts excellent technical installations making her very easy to handle. John Deere 122 hp eng. Kubota silent pack 12 KVA genset, hydr. Steering, 16hp elec. Bowthruster. Luxemotors of this quality are rare finds and with her virtually new John Deere engine she represents outstanding value for money.  ADDED 21/10/2009

SE 0956223 – BEURTSCHIP - 18.70m x 3.70m - €93,000 (£67,115) REDUCED TO €69,000 VAT PAID (£60,686 VAT PAID) A Beautiful ship with a very classical interior. The vessel has a very practical layout of which all the furniture is included. She is a very suitable to sail the European inland water ways. Kromhout engine, Lister genset, 2 berth cabin, shower and bath. An opportunity to buy a Classic ship built in 1907. AMENDED 21/10/2009

EVA MAARTJE - DUTCH URK KOTTER - 14 m x 3.2 m MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION!!!  £68,500 (€79,307)  reduced to £55,000= €60,334 O.N.O.  OUTSTANDING VALUE!! Beautifully and thoughtfully converted from an ex fishing Kotter into a spacious cruiser. Scania 4 cylinder diesel, Mastervolt charger, hydraulic steering, pilgrim gas stove, new valiant water heater. Eva is offered with Ketch rigging, fibreglass tender lots of equipment and a full boat safety certificate valid until 2012. Surveyed in 2008, new cooling pipe fitted. Very neat and well presented, viewing is highly recommended. ADDED 16/10/2009

SD 060805 - Ex Harbour Vessel - 16m x 3.2m x 1.1m  €34,500 (£31,410) Very very cute!! Beautifully finished inside and kept in tidy condition. Built nearly 100 years ago she was once used as a harbour authority ship in Groningen, and fortunately after retirement was rescued and has been gradually converted for recreation, great for a pleasure cruising and short breaks away from home. This vessel is equipped with a 71 hp Gardner engine, hydraulic steering, 12 and 220 volt electrics, shore power connection, small galley including fridge, toilet and a forepeak workshop/ locker. Viewing is highly recommended ADDED 04/10/2009

SCARLET ROSE - KATWIJKER - 20.65m x 4m x 1m- €115,000 (£105,118) Scarlet Rose has been converted well, with a steel super structure complimenting her existing shape. Very comfortable inside, offers good sized accommodation and nice and cosy inside. She has been well maintained and looked after, comprehensively equipped including 80hp Ford diesel engine, Lombardini generator, Velvet gearbox, Spudpaal anchoring system, Oil heating, Hydrofoor water pressure system and a very nicely fitted shower room. Great for a young family or those wishing to take long cruises on the continent. ADDED 04/10/2009

VERTROUWEN - 24.77m x 4.97m x 1.0m x 3.40m - €169,000 (£154,197) Beautifully well maintained vessel used as a quality live-aboard, but is also ready and well stocked for cruising. This is an exceptional barge being both very attractive and fully set up for extended living aboard and the present owners who are retiring are very keen to pass on their cruising knowledge to the new owners. DAF 90 hp eng. Mitsubishi, Deutz & Hatz gensets, electric 20 hp bowthruster, Hydraulic car crane, electric/hydraulic steering, Bottom doubles 2001 and epoxy paint treatment renewed every 2 yrs. Barges of this quality are rare and this one is offered at an extremely realistic price.    ADDED 28/09/2009

KLIPPER SE 98332 - 24.32m x 4.95m x 1.20m- €230,000 (£210, 917) A stylish conversion of a classic sailing barge, dating back to the late 1800’s. Well presented with lots of space, a good size workshop and berths for up to 10 people. Meticulously looked after by her current owners with a professional Engine room, 4 cabins, electrical steering system, Lister 3 cyl diesel generator, Mastervolt whisper genset, Hydrofoor water pressure system, 220/380 V electrics, usual navigation equipment and a wood burning stove for those cosy winter evenings. This Vessel also has a low flat forward deck with a car crane (max capacity 1500kg) so you can be mobile as you cruise. Viewing is highly recommended. ADDED 28/09/2009

PASTIS - 19.29m x 4.10m x 0.85. x 2.75m - €295,000 (£258,318) Exceptionally good looking barge which is able to navigate just about everywhere in France. Low air-draft of only 2.75m and the perfect dimensions of being under 20m length and 4m wide. Maintained in absolutely mint condition by her present owners who are now retiring from barging. Surveyed 2008 all recommendations carried out. Very spacious and well planned accommodation allowing her to sleep eight persons in comfort with the benefit of two full en-suite cabins which is extremely rare in barges. Huge wheelhouse with massive picture windows & superb aft cockpit with cushioned seating and sun awning providing super outside entertaining space ideal for life on the water in the warmer climes of Central & Southern France. Volvo Penta 109 hp eng. 8.4 Kw Mitsubishi genset, Hydraulic bowthruster.   ADDED 28/09/2009

ILKA – TJALK - 27.0m x 5.20m x 1.0m - £90,000 (€100,350) An extremely spacious traditional looking barge offering massive well planned accommodation which is ready to move into. Ilka’s accommodation is able to provide a family with a number of cabins but should the new owners want to change the layout to make the saloon larger this would be a simple and easily managed job. She boasts a huge galley and separate dinging and saloon areas both with solid fuel stoves fitted. Outside the vessel retains her original looks and is in really good clean condition. She is in full operating condition and can be moved to any location should that be required. Merc. 90 hp eng. Isuzu / Stanford 8.4Kw Genset., Grey & Black water tanks. 3 cabins + possibility for more or less accordingly.  ADDED 28/09/2009

SE 17700 – Tjalk – 22.85m x 5.00m x 1.00m - €180,000 (£154,800) Nice lined sturdy Tjalk, built by Van Goor in Zwartsluis, Netherlands. Perfect for living on board, ready to go. The good looking interior offers lots of light and space. Marble tiled bathroom and good galley. A double berth in owner’s cabin and 2 single berths in the aft ship, DAF 105 Hp engine and silent pack genset. Between 2006 and 2009: new benches in salon, 2 x boiler, tarpaulin with skylight, all windows replaced for double glazing, day tank for diesel main engine and in1999 a new galley was fitted. Bow sprit, leeboards are at the moment in covered winter storage. ADDED 28/09/2009


JOLIE COEUR – DUTCH TJALK -  23.50m x 4.87m - €240,000 (£189,432) REDUCED TO €210,000 (£189,359) Jolie Coeur is an exceptional example of a Dutch Tjalk. She has perfect lines and has been beautifully converted by her original owner about 20 years ago.Jolie Coeur interior oozes quality and has a French elegancy about it with its antique French country furniture and large teak wheel house. Jolie Coeur also has the added advantage of a unique “back porch” aft of the wheelhouse, perfect for those lazy afternoons and evenings. DAF 575 130 Hp engine, Hansaloyd 360° 60Hp Bowthruster, Vetus 6.5 Kva Genset, 2x double cabins sleeps 4 persons, Large saloon, well fitted galley and sun deck with awning. JOLIE COEUR COMES WITH BOWCREST MARINE'S HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION AMENDED 28/09/2009

SD 081013 - Ex passengers ferry/motortug- 18.35m x 3.85m : €79.500,-- VAT exempt- £68,825 REDUCED TO €64,500 (£57,405) Depending upon Exchange rates. A beautiful historic little tug which has been converted into a cosy liveaboard. She has a Daf 165hp Diesel, GRP Dingy, 23KW Webasto heating and hot water system, brand new Lister generator, 2 berths, toilet, shower and good size accommodation. AMENDED 21/09/2009

ESB 82 – ESB 337 – SAILING TJALK 9.75m x 2.80m x 0.50m - €37,500 (£32,837)  This is a great little Tjalk ideal for fun cruising or very low cost liveaboard. Lovely condition. Merc. 43 hp eng. Full sailing rig. ADDED 16/09/2009

LUXEMOTOR CHARTER BARGE SD 090703 -31,30m x 4,85m- €474,500 (£409,129) Very nicely converted and well presented Luxemotor barge. This vessel is great for a short charter business along some of the european canal networks or ideal as a family live aboard. The interior is very light and bright, with white painted ceilings and walls with Oak woodwork and architraves. Spacious inside with accommodation comprising of 3 double en-suite cabins, fully fitted galley, saloon/ wheelhouse and lots of outside deck area.  Scania 296hp diesel, 13.5 Kva Mitsubishi Generator, 2 x Victron Inverters, Hydrofoor water pressure system, 20 hp bowthruster.  Offered at significantly less than the cost to convert her. ADDED 20/08/2009

AMSTERDAM BARGE SD 090709 - 19.8m x 4.6m x 1m x 3.3m - €174,500 (£150,108) Nice looking ex cargo motor barge which has been converted into a charming and comfortable live aboard. Very well maintained by her current owners this vessel is presented in very good condition, and is spacious inside with 3 cabins, toilet and shower facilities, galley wheel house all finished in beautiful Teak by Drinkwaard yacht Carpenters. Ideal for a couple want to cruise through Europe, with ability to accommodate guests. DAF 194 hp 6 cylinder, 8 KVA Multipower Generator, 10 KVA generator on Bow thruster engine, Hydraulic steering. Viewing highly recommended. ADDED 17/08/2009

LENA - KATWIJKER  23.0m x 4.0m  x 1.0m x 2.0m - £85,000 (€98,940) Attractive and rare barge. Like many Katwijker’s she has a horizontal wheel giving her exceptionally low air-draft allowing her to pas under low fixed bridges. Converted 1989 and sailed to South of France. Permanently lived on by present owner, now selling due to health issues. Ideally suited to life in the South of France she has a expansive aft sun deck ideal for the hot days of summer. She is a basic and low cost barge in good shape but requires some relatively minor tlc. DAF 100 hp eng. 2 x gensets. She would make a superb purchase for a couple looking to re-locate to the South of France and wish to do a bit of DIY to bring her up to date.   ADDED 17/08/2009


KAAT MOSSEL (ESB 335) - SAILING KLIPPER - 28.10m x 5.40m - €260,000 (£223,367) Stunningly beautiful this barge is in full operating and sailing condition. Immaculate cond. Throughout, the ship and is ready to work or be transformed into lovely liveaboard barge. DAF 100 hp eng. Mitsubishi 7.5 KVA genset, Victron/Mastervolt elec’s. 8 cabins. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a vessel of this quality for the money.  ADDED 17/08/2009

“WOLGAST”- EX EAST BERLIN PASSENGER VESSEL - 24m x 5.5m - £65,000 (€76,671) – “CLOSE TO LONDON UNDERGROUND DISTRICT LINE- OFFERED ON A RESIDENTIAL MOORING”- Built in Germany in the early 60’s Wolgast was used as a passenger vessel on the Spree river in East Berlin. Very sturdy construction she offers masses of space inside, solid wood flooring throughout, separate toilet and shower, one double cabin and one single, 200hp GDR Diesel 6 Cylinder, brand new Kabola water heater and central heating system, very light and bright inside. Hauled out and painted last year, new anodes fitted, superstructure painted March this year. ADDED 07/08/2009


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