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

ABERCROMBIE - DUTCH BUILT MOTOR SPITS - 38.16m x 5.02m- €150,000 T.V.A Paid (£122,226 inc V.A.T) Offering extremely spacious accommodation on two decks, has a  fully fitted professional galley and very large sundeck area forward. She is fully air conditioned throughout the passenger areas. This vessel is rare in that she has twin main engines providing 250 hp combined and both engines are virtually new both having only around 2,300 hrs running on them. This is a superb vessel offered at what is an exceptionally realistic price in the current market and therefore she is an excellent prospect for someone wishing to get into the hotel barge market with low capital investment or would make an absolutely stunning liveaboard. Currently lying southern France ADDED 26/06/2009

SD 090503 - MOTOR TUG - 13.58m x 3.35m x1.63m - €49,500 (£41,580) 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. ADDED 26/06/2009

 
SD 090505 - LUXEMOTOR - 19.95m x 4.85m x1.25m- €825,000 (£693,000) Just a year old, this has been completed to a very high specification, incorporating traditional Dutch barge lines with the latest in modern technologies. “BOKITO” is kitted out with a powerful 360 HP Iveco Aifo diesel, 44 KVA genset, 2x Victron Phoenix inverters, GPS, Autopilot, Electric compass, Automatic fire extinguishers to the engine room. Cruisair Marine Aircon. ADDED 26/06/2009

HASSELTER AAK "BESTEVAER" – 14.75m x 3.70m -  £95,000 (€117,800)  PRICE REDUCED TO £75,000 (€87,000) Bestevaer is a perfect example of a Hasselter Aak with beautiful lines. This aak has been lovingly restored and is an ideal vessel for those wishing to cruise the European canals or British broadbeam waterways. Over the years Bestevaer has navigated across the Channel several times without any problems and has currently returned to the UK where she can be viewed. DAF 575 120 Hp engine, Bowthruster, Fischer Panda genset, 2x cabins 4x berths, bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Bestevaer is truly a delightful vessel and perfect for the first time buyer or for lovers of the classic Aak. She is very well priced and well worth a visit and has just gained a new boat safety certificate. AMENDED 26/06/2009

RHINE RIVER CRUISER “SPY BOAT” - 13.5m x 3.5m - £55,000 ( €64,750) This is one of the best looking cruisers we have seen of this type, built early last century she has beautiful lines with a steel superstructure that compliments. Originally used as a Kiosk on the Rhine, “Spyboat” is a nice size pleasure cruiser in classic style, ideal for journey’s up and down the U.K’s river systems. (Currently lying London). ADDED 26/06/2009

 
HOTEL SHIP "CLAIRE DE LUNE" - 30.48m x 5.06m- €320,000 (£271,485)   Claire de Lune is an exceptional hotel barge, kept in excellent condition for holiday guests. There is a fully fitted galley, spacious accommodation including, 10 berths in 7 cabins,  a saloon area, 4 toilet and shower facilities and spacious deck area with a hot tub.  DAF 160 HP Diesel, 20 and 30 KVA Gensets, inverter, charger and Air conditioning. Currently working in Southern France. ADDED 26/06/2009
STEILSTEVEN  “Le Clochard” 23.9m x 4.70m - €200,000 (£169, 635) A very spacious barge of this size, offered with 2 large cabins, 5 berths, a spacious saloon and aft deck. DAF 162 HP diesel, well fitted galley, 1 Lister 7 KVA genset, 1 Lister 15 KVA genset, an inverter and bowthruster. This barge offers turnkey convenience cruising and is very well looked after by her current owners. Currently lying in northern France. ADDED 26/06/2009
LUXEMOTOR "MARIA" - 30m x 5.06m - £155,000 (€182,340) This is a very nicely converted Luxemotor barge, lovingly cared for by her British owners. Scania 137 hp 8-litre 6 cylinder diesel engine, Hydraulic steering and Teak collapsible wheelhouse. This really is a must see for those looking for a well presented, practical live aboard barge. Maria’s classic barge lines are left un-spoilt by the conversion work, a  beautiful example. ADDED 26/06/2009
SD 080110 – BOOT LUXEMOTOR - 28.29m x 4.93m - €298,500 (£223,322) REDUCED TO €274,500 (£231,952) This is the Rolls Royce of Luxemotors! Great ship with beautiful lines and a good quality interior. The vessel also boasts a very high tech engine room and technical spec. 163 Hp DAF diesel engine, 25 Hp Bowthruster, 37 Kva Perkins genset, 2x cabins with 4 berths 2 bathrooms one with shower. AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTY! AMENDED 22/06/2009
SD 060501 – GAFFCUTTER - 14.94m x 3.30m - €69,500 (£55,162) REDUCED TO €49,000 (£41,405) A beautiful ex fishing vessel which has been loving converted. She has exceptional navigation equipment and quality electrical installations. Deutz Marine 116 Hp engine, 8 Hp Hatz, 1x cabin 2x berths.Very well priced. AMENDED 22/06/2009
LUXEMOTOR “SLYDREGT” - 24.87m x 4.77m - €485,000 (£437,033) REDUCED TO €450,000 (£369,000) “Slydregt” is a very well build replica Luxemotor constructed in Holland and faithful to the original lines of a traditional Luxemotor barge. The vessel is very well equipped and ready to cruise and offers everything anyone could ever want in terms of liveaboard/cruising specification & inventory. Built in 2001 the vessel is as new and has had very little use. She is immensely powerful having  a superb Caterpillar 210 hp engine providing massive power to navigate fast flowing waterways.Mitsubishi 10 Kva genset, Kalkmann 16 Hp Bowthruster, GPS, Zodiac inflatable with Honda motor, 4x cabins 8x berths. She is able to navigate all the major canals of France with ease and has the added benefit of having a dedicated car parking space on board with hydraulic crane. AMENDED 22/06/2009
LA VANCELLE – LUXEMOTOR – 23.40m x 4.22m x 1.00m - €225,000 (172,000) This is truly an outstanding Luxemotor with ample room with 4 cabins and 4 en suite bathrooms all in original wood with a beautiful aft cabin with quality finishing’s.  A traditional Luxemotor with a large flat deck perfect for evenings and bbqs. A bit of modernization, required and this vessel would be come a very saleable asset.Perkins 130Hp Engin, Bowthruster, 20 Kva genset. Very well priced. ADDED 09/06/2009
ZEELAND – HOTEL SHIP - 28.09m x 5.87m - €360,000 (£285,192) REDUCED TO €300,000 (£258,000) 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. AMENDED 09/06/2009
THE GOLDEN CROW – SKUTSJE – 17.07m x 3.23m x 0.61m - £P.O.A  Golden Crow is a delightful Skutsje ready for converting into a liveaboard. She is ideally suited for those who are looking for a project and with a good fit out will be a beautiful example. She has her original Leeboards ready to be put back in place.  Iveco Aifo 80 Hp engine from 2002. The owner has already purchased many items such as plugs, sockets, wiring, radiators inventory on request. ADDED 07/06/2009

EUREKA – KATWIJKER – 22.09m x 4.11m x 1.10m - €80,000 (£69,600) Eureka is a sublime example of a Katwijker, with 2 cabins in the bow and a large salon in a separate area in the aft. A great opportunity to purchase a good quality liveaboard at a very realistic price. DAF 80 Hp engine, Lister 14 Kw genset, 2x cabins sleeps 4.       

 

SD 080204 – HOTEL LUXEMOTOR - 34.15m x 5.06m - €295,000 (£231,749) REDUCED TO €219,500 (£190,965)  This vessel is a great example of a Luxemotor Hotel barge. The vessel currently does very well with holiday charters through Holland, Belgium and France and is booked up for most of the summer 2008. Volvo Penta Marine 195 Hp engine, 12.5 Kva Hatz genset, 27Kva Perkins genset, GPS, 12 cabins all en-suite (includes crew cabins). Fantastically priced Hotel barge AMENDED 27/05/2009

SD 071202 – EXPEDITION  VESSEL - 28.80m x 6.70m - €745,000 (£554,008) REDUCED TO €650,000 (£565,500) A very well maintained ocean going motor vessel. Originally built for the Finnish Government, but has been completely converted in 1997 into an expedition vessel. The ship cruises at 10 knots with a consumption of 45 litres per hour. 450 Hp Caterpillar engine, 380v 45 Hp Kalkman Bowthruster, 2x Perkins 55Kva 380v Diesel gensets, 7 cabins with 14 berths, 3 bathrooms. A great ship with a realistic price tag. AMENDED 27/05/2009

LUXEMOTOR “MARIA” – 24.00m x 4.50m x 1.20m - €339,000 (£311,294) New price €299,000 (£260,130) Maria is a superb vessel with perfect dimension to cruise France. She has been expertly refurbished and has the luxury of 2 en-suite cabins. DAF 1160 200Hp engine, Electric Bowthruster, 13.5 Kva Mitsubishi genset, Voltmaster inverter/charger. A truly quality vessel with great outside space for those beautiful warm summer months. AMENDED 27/05/2009
SELBY MARGARET – HUMBER KEEL – 29.87m x 5.49m x 1.22m - £120,000 (€133,200) - Selby Margaret is a beautiful example of a Humber keel and has been well designed to fit in 3 double bedrooms and a huge lounge with open plan kitchen. She is a superb vessel perfect for those wishing to live on water and very realistically priced for a quick sale. Quality Gardner Engine, 3x double bedrooms, 1x en-suite, 1x bathroom, Raeburn cooker in kitchen, superb quality. Some internal modifications needed for those DIY enthusiastics. ADDED 18/05/2009
HAKVOORT KOTTER- SAILING / MOTOR YACHT - 14.6m x 4.1m x 1.55 m- £ 98,000 (€ 109,000).  This is a beautiful, traditional and spacious Dutch Kotter yacht. She is presented in excellent condition both inside and out, very well equipped with virtually everything you would need to operate her easily for sailing or cruising trips. Very minor finishes to be done to bring her into A class condition. Currently lying In Ipswich England. ADDED 18/05/2009

“Nova Cura”- HAGENAAR- 21.0m x 3.8m x 0.77m- £110,000 ono- (€124,410). Nova Cura is an exceptionally rare sight on the UK’s Waterways as she is a rare Hagenaar style and there are only a handful of these vessels in this country. This is a particularly nice one and has the added benefit of being fitted with a magnificent Vintage Lister engine which is just superb. Her accommodation is very well laid out and offers plenty of space and masses of character. The centre piece is of course the saloon which boasts a lovely solid fuel stove and offers a very charming and comfortable space. The old original skippers accommodation remains virtually intact and in a vessel of this type is now again a rarity in itself. She is well equipped for cruising and only needs very minor cosmetic attention should the new owners wish to do it.  ADDED 18/05/2009
“SD 090407” – SAILING TJALK – 23.38m x 4.21m x 0.95m - €129,500 - Former sailing inland navigation freighter, in 1923 extended to present dimensions. Beautiful shaped vessel with an efficient layout and superb lines. For sale due to the age of the owner.120 Pk Ford Lehman Engine, Ruggerini 1 cylinder genset, 2x cabins, sleep 3. ADDED 11/05/2009
"VROUWE JANTIENA" – SAILING SKUTJE TJALK – 15.50m x 3.35m x 0.50m - £65,000 (€72,800) – Vrouwe Jantiena is simply gorgeous! This beautiful little sailing Skutje is just a joy being a superb example of these lovely sailing barges. She is in absolutely outstanding condition with only one or two small items of maintenance work to do. She has beautiful decorative carved wood work around her aft accommodation entrance and on the tiller as well as masses of highly varnished teak in the cockpit. 37 Hp Perkins Engine, Vetus Electric Bowthruster, Honda Genset, 2x cabins sllep 4 plus 2 in the saloon.  The vessel is ideal for recreational sailing and cruising and will appeal to anyone discerning purchaser looking to own a truly rare and unique piece of Dutch Maritime heritage.  ADDED 05/05/2009
“GOEDE VERWACHTING" - PAVILION TJALK –  20.00m x 4.00m - €55,000 (£44,077) REDUCED TO €32,480 (£29,000) 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 AMENDED 05/05/2009
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 

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E-mail: ships@bowcrest.com

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