Bowcrest Marine - Steilsteven

GRONINGANA – STEILSTEVEN - 21.08m x 4.36m - €165,000 (£131,539) Groningana has been used as a permanent live aboard for the last 8 years and has been using shore connection for this time. Her engine is in a good condition and with some alteration she can easily be turned back into a cruising vessel. Mercedes 85Hp engine, 2x cabins 4 berths. Right now she makes a perfect live aboard and has all the space and more that you could wish for.

L’ONDINE - STEILSTEVEN - 21.5m x 4.05m - £110,000 (€122,870) Really a one off and oozing character. She will appeal to anyone who is looking for a unique barge converted using natural woods which have been re-claimed or re-cycled. Very rustic in appearance inside and very well maintained by her present very enthusiastic owner. This is good looking barge with very attractive lines, offers a lot of space and can easily cruise back to France should the new owners wish. Currently on a fully residential berth in one of the UK’s oldest sea ports, we understand that this mooring is probably transferrable to the new owner subject to approval. DAF 125 hp eng. New genset onboard but not installed, re-wired 2005, Mikuni CH boiler 2005. 2 cabins, gorgeous French style bathroom, large saloon, massive wheelhouse /galley. Its very rare that a package like this becomes available on the market whereby you have the opportunity to purchase a really unique and individual barge which also has the benefit of a beautiful residential mooring.

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.

“LA LAVANDE” - STEILSTEVEN - 23.00m x 4.20m x 0.90m - $525,000 (£ 362,250) Designed and built by an American couple with long experience on the canals it is the compilation of what they learned a barge should incorporate. Built new from the hull up in 2004 she offers maximum interior volume, excellent maneuverability, ease of mooring, perfect exterior dimensions (23m x 4.2m x 0.95), and an easily demounted wheelhouse for clearing those low bridges. The shallow draft and low air clearance (3.4m with the wheelhouse up and 2.4m with the wheelhouse down) make it possible to cruise virtually all the canals of France and Europe. (A note on the dimensions: Under 24m length enables captaining with a normal French PP license and 4.2 width makes for easy entrance to the 5 meter wide Freycinet locks). Making life a domestic pleasure LaLavande has center-line Queen size beds in the three en-suite cabins, air conditioning and a full size American-style kitchen. Gracious entertaining can be around the large teak table in the salon or on the large (7m x 4m) astro-turfed terrace.

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.

QUO PATET ORBIS – STEILSTEVEN - 33.04m x 5.05m - €125,000 (£84,860) This barge beyond a well maintained vessel which is preserved in line oil!! Her previous owner was an expert in maintaining such vessels and engines, and you can see this the minute you get on board. In the early 60’s she was lengthened to her current 33m. DAF 615 120 hp eng. Lister-Petter gensets. If you are looking for a well cared for vessel in an authentic style and condition with room enough to convert to your own wishes you should without a doubt visit the Quo Patet Orbis! This vessel is an exceptioanlly rare find and is a must for the traditionalist. A REAL BEAUTY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED