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

BMR 146 DUTCH MOTORTJALK- 21.5m x 4.39m- £165,000 MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION TO £120,000 NEW LISTING!!! What a lovely ship! Updated inside to include a new kitchen and bathroom. Her current owner has invested a lot of time and money bringing her up to a very impressive standard. A well thought out open plan interior gives a real feeling of space, this combined with large picture windows makes her very light and bright. Interior features include a good sized open galley saloon, a large main cabin, secondary smaller double, separate bathroom and toilet and large wheelhouse. 4 Cylinder Kromhout Diesel, shore flow water pressure system, Kabola heating, Master volt and Victron Chargers, bow thruster, digital tank monitoring, shore power on RCD breaker. This is perfect for cruising and would make a very comfortable home. Viewing is highly recommended.   AMENDED 05/03/2010


APOLONIA – LUXEMOTOR - 22.07m x 4.41m x 1.09m x 3.41m (2.56m w/hse down) - MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION !!!!  WAS £150,000 now only £110,000. A Very attractive Luxemotor barge with masses of charm and nicely laid out accommodation. Vessel surveyed July 08 all recommendations carried out. 3 Double cabins, 1 single cabin, open Galley/ saloon, raised dining area, main bathroom and en-suite shower room. Kromhout Gardner 5LW 100 hp eng. 7KVA genset, electric bowthruster and lots of the usual barging equipment. This vessel would benefit from a good clean, repaint and freshen up inside. Beautiful liveaboard / cruising barge ideal for France. Priced to sell quickly. AMENDED 05/03/2010

 

BMR 145 LUXEMOTOR WOONSCHIP 22m x 4.17m €130,000 A fine and traditional looking example of a Luxemotor, that has been lovingly looked after by her present owners. Well presented throughout with 3 cabins capable of sleeping 6 people, good size open galley/saloon area, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 main bathroom. Equipment on board includes a new heating and hot water boiler, Kalkman electric bow thruster, Mercedes 90 hp diesel engine, 12,220 and 380 volt power, double rudder steering and a beautiful wood burning stove for cosy nights in. VERY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY! ADDED 28/02/2010

BMR 146 DUTCH MOTORTJALK- 21.5m x 4.39m- £165,000- NEW LISTING!!! What a lovely ship! Updated inside to include a new kitchen and bathroom. Her current owner has invested a lot of time and money bringing her up to a very impressive standard. A well thought out open plan interior gives a real feeling of space, this combined with large picture windows makes her very light and bright. Interior features include a good sized open galley saloon, a large main cabin, secondary smaller double, separate bathroom and toilet and large wheelhouse. 4 Cylinder Kromhout Diesel, shore flow water pressure system, Kabola heating, Master volt and Victron Chargers, bow thruster, digital tank monitoring, shore power on RCD breaker. This is perfect for cruising and would make a very comfortable home. Viewing is highly recommended.   ADDED 25/02/2010


SE 46273 - LUXEMOTOR 31.50m x 5.37m- €150,000- An authentic Luxemotor from 1929 with much of the original rigging and cargo handling equipment in working order.Built by Alphen aan den Rijn this vessel has got fantastic Luxemotor lines and has been converted with this in mind. Large spacious accommodation including a separate kitchen/diner and saloon, rear aft owners cabin and forward crew cabin. This vessel comes well equipped with a 3 cylinder diesel engine, bow thruster, Hydrophor water pressure system, 2 cabins = 4 berths, 2 showers/toilets, large saloon, well equipped galley including oven/ hob, 2 fridges etc. This is an absolutely ideal live aboard for people wanting a lot of space for the money. ADDED 17/02/2010


DUTCH BARGE “SD 081101” – 16.15m x 4.22m x 1.10m - €89,500 (£78,760) REDUCED TO €79,500 (£70,596) FURTHER REDUCTION NOW ONLY €69,500 This former river Rhine food supply vessel was converted in 2004 to a beautiful liveaboard vessel. She is perfect for cruising and is capable of cruising the French canals. DAD diesel 240 Hp engine, Mastervolt Dakar Combi, Radar, 2x VHF, 1x cabins, 2x berths. This vessel has the option of turning the study and games rooms into additional bedrooms. AMENDED 15/02/2010

SD 090503 - MOTOR TUG - 13.58m x 3.35m x1.63m - €49,500 (£41,580) REDUCED TO €44,500 This pretty little tug has been lovingly restored and made into a cruiser for the enthusiast. She has a 150 HP Volvo Penta Diesel engine, Hydrofoor water system, Webasto central heating system, nicely fitted out double cabin, shower and toilet. AMENDED 15/02/2010

 

SE 18905 - DUTCH SKUTJE TJALK - 17.12m x 3.55m x 0.60m - €59,000- A real cute classic looking Skutje Tjalk in excellent condition with light and bright interior and great aft seating area. Bundles of character, a full mast, and rigging including main sail, stay sail and jib. 76 hp Perkins diesel engine, Hydraulic gearbox, Webasto Heating system new 2007, Mastervolt charger, Sailtron VHF, 1 main cabin and second room office/hobby room. She was painted above the water line in 2009 she is ready to go to her new home. ADDED 10/02/2010

EBEN HAEZER ESB 275 – MOTORTJALK - 29.00m x 4.95m - €250,000 (£169,952) A MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION!!! NOW PRICED AT €165,000 A real beauty! Very traditional in style both outside and inside  she is a classic barge retaining many of her original features. Inside she just oozes character and features a twin stove installations providing two entirely independent heat sources. Daimler Benz 90 hp eng. 12 KVA Genset, Victron electrics. This vessel is very much one that will appeal to the traditionalist as she preserves her Dutch heritage in every aspect including her colour scheme. Good sized accommodation which has plenty of headroom throughout. The vessel is in lovely condition and has had a survey in 2005. AMENDED 09/02/2010

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! AMENDED 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

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

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.

 

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

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