Unique opportunity to acquire an extremely historic piece Dutch Maritime history and business operating as fully functioning floating Hotel within Den Helder Netherlands. This is something very special and for a discerning purchaser looking to change life style and run a small bespoke hotel with ongoing business.
Built by Hellmans of Boom, Belgium who are regarded as the finest of the Belgian Barge Builders due to their quality and the beautiful lines they managed to get into their ships “De Hoop” is a superb example of their craft. She has been totally re-built and now has the benefit of a wonderful Gardner engine which is probably the best small ships engine ever built. This barge has been re-built professionally and offers only the very best quality both technically and aesthetically. Her superb accommodation is designed for extended cruising & living aboard with every comfort and matched with her level of technical installations she really is in a Class of her own. A ship for the discerning owner who appreciates quality.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Vast price reduction for quick sale!
Outstanding value for such a ship
Magnificent original looking Luxemotor Barge in super condition and ideal to liveaboard. Offering spacious and characterful accommodation she is a real beauty. Not many barges like this and for anyone looking for a traditional Luxemotor this is a definite must see.
A very original and rare Biesboschaak which retains her working barge appearance. This vessel is one for the enthusiast and a piece of Dutch Maritime History to be loved and preserved. A real Beauty.
This is a very rare Klipper barge with super dimensions. She is a project barge for someone who has the skills to turn into something special. Loads of potential for the right buyer.
This is a seriously spacious barge with her 6.12m beam hence she offering unrivalled space in a barge of 30m length. In fantastic condition throughout she really is something special for anyone looking for a comfortable liveaboard barge. Bowcrest Marine can supply photographs of her mooring in Holland if required.
Massive price reduction for a quick sale. Fantastic value for money
Super Big Barge for anyone looking to acquire a large vessel to liveaboard. Plenty of outside space and further space to convert below. Beautiful vintage Bronz engine.
This is a super spacious barge which has just had a large investment into her and is now fully classed with her CVO (TRIWV – ES-TRIN) Cert. A lovely looking barge which has retained her original working barge lines she has a beautiful full ships Marine diesel engine which is remarkably economic and in excellent working condition. Technically this ship is very much as she was when a working barge including her 360⁰ Bowthruster. Being 6m wide she offers great space for a live-aboard vessel.
This is a very well fitted barge which with some investment could be transformed into a full cruising barge. Alternatively she can remain as she is as a static houseboat. Ideal for anyone looking for a good base vessel to create a really super barge.
This is a big barge offering really spacious accommodation and boasting what is generally regarded as the finest small ship diesel ever made. This is a super barge presented in top condition having had a lot of money spent on her recently. Anyone looking for a large live-aboard Luxemotor Barge should give her very serious consideration.
This is a very spacious barge due to its generous beam and provides enormous potential for anyone wishing to build a comfortable interior. She has a beautiful ships marine diesel engine which is quite a rarity these days. Masses of potential for someone to create something special.
A barge with super dimensions and fitted out in quality hardwoods making her a very characterful barge and quite unique. Great barge for living-aboard.
Extremely spacious live-aboard barge which is an ideal family home. Very traditional lines and in good conition this is a lot of barge for the money.
This is a super live-aboard for anyone wanting a lot of space in a short length. Technically also this is a real ship with powerful 360⁰ bowthruster and also very desirable outside deckspace.
This is an exceptional quality barge which retains her original aft Skippers quarters with the main ship conversion being only from 2008. In top condition throughout this ships would make a super cruising /liveaboard barge for the serious purchaser.
This is a very nicely converted Spits Barge offering a massive amount of space which would be ideal for a family with children. Very modern and contemporary inside with beautiful bathrooms and a fantastic galley with all the trimmings.
Viewing is recommended.