Dutch 70'

12 volt, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator Onan Marine

Steel construction with Full-displacement underwater profile, paint finish

The hull is shallow and "v" bottomed and has been shot blasted and epoxy coated and is guaranteed. Steel work is 10mm bottom, 6mm hull sides and 5mm cabin sides and deck.

Modifications were made to the bow to allow the fitment of a forward storage hold and a raised roof to allow standing headroom this also gives a useful deck area above.

The propellor was specially designed for maximum prop walk on tickover this with the addition of the two stage bowthruster allows for easy berthing by one person.

Double glazing is fitted to all of the windows throughout. This includes the wheelhouse. This takes only fifteen minutes to fold down for entry under low bridges.

The very useful anchor-winch which is original was imported from Holland. A satellite dish provides for three onboard televisions and folds down flat. The two stainless steel chimneys and cowells detach to reduce airdraft when necessary.

Two attractive dog box roof vents are installed which give good natural light and ventilation. These are large enough to allow large furniture items to be loaded below decks.
Tanks
Fuel tank is integral, the water tank is made of stainless steel and black and grey water tanks are made of plastic.
Full certification including safety and RCD and manuals.

The Wheelhouse
Is very spacious and has lots of natural light and air and is easily collapsible to reduce the airdraft for low bridges and tunnels. The windows are fitted with double glazed units.

There is a comfortable "L" shaped couch finished in a high quality upholstery cloth.
Underneath this are ample cupboards for storage which also house the on-board battery's.

Flooring is solid oak tongue and groove reclaimed from an old church. The navigation centre is fitted with an antique ships wheel,radio/cd player, Vhf radio,Garmin GPS, Echo sounder and usual engine indicators.

The companionway
stairs lead from the Wheelhouse down to the Galley are also floored in oak with a solid brass handrail on the starboard side.

The Galley
Is fitted with an Integral stainless steel full sized gas oven with separate grill that can be used independently.
The four burner 'Neff' hob looks superb set against the black granite work tops.
and the hand made kitchen units are finished with solid oak doors and antique style handles.

The floor is also reclaimed oak and has an inspection hatch to the bilges below which is a useful storage area.

A large radiator is fitted to one side of the galley next to the dining area with table and chairs.
Gunnel 'mood' ceiling down lighters are installed and an old charm style shelf with brass fender is above the cooker/hob area.

The Saloon
Is open plan to the galley the whole area is extremely light and airy due to large double glazed windows and large opening double glazed roof hatch.
The eye catching centre piece is the Petite Godin diesel stove with oak fireplace surround with victorian inlaid tiles.
The hearth has a brass fender mounted on a sapelle surround. Above is an arched shaped wall mounted mirror which sets of this centre piece.
To one side, there are fitted oak and sapelle trimmed cupboards with leaded light glass and illuminated shelves for drinking glasses,
A Satellite television point and plug sockets for hi-fi etc are fitted here.

On the saloon side of the galley work top are further cupboards (at present behind sofa). Ceiling beams and trim are in sapelle wood and fitted with ceiling down lighters. There are ample brass plug sockets. There is an Axminster carpet floor covering.

The Master Cabin
Is forward from the saloon via a hand made sapelle door with a larger than average ensuite shower room.
There are two full length hanging wardrobes - both with small radiators to keep the clothes aired. Fitted cupboards run the full length of the cabin and there are bedside cupboards on either side of the 5 foot size bed.
In the starboard corner is an additional small diesel stove set into a feature brass fire surround and trimmed in sapelle with ornate brass fender. This is Ideal for overnight heating when the main central heating is not being used.

There is a wall mounted television with satellite controls housed in a cupboard. Two radiators are fitted.

A feature shelf with arch above in 'Old Charm' style is above the door leading to the hold.

The Hold
is very spacious with double sized radiator and provides valuable storage and could be converted into a third cabin.
The ceiling is fitted with downlighters and the light switch and plug sockets are in brass.

There is a walled mounted 'day' tank to transfer heating oil from tank underneath floor which supplies fuel to the diesel stoves in the saloon and master cabin.
Access here to the anchor locker and bow thruster. A workbench and storage shelves are fitted.

Utility Room
is situated aft of the Galley and contains a Full-sized washer/dryer,12v refrigerator and storage cupboards. A door to the engine room leads off the utility area the Main control panel is mounted on the bulkhead. Again there is under gunnel mood lighting and reclaimed oak flooring with an inspection hatch.

Guest Cabin
Another hand made sapelle door leads from the utility area up two feature steps to the guest suite.
This has a 4' 6" double bed with easy access from each side and has fitted oak cupboards under the gunnels.
There is ample storage under the bed and access to the weed hatch.

There is a 'keyhole' dressing table area, and pull-out shelves which house the computer equipment and an area for the DVD player. Scart leads are internally fitted to the wall mounted Satellite television. Behind the sapelle drop down headboard is additional storage.
Radiators are fitted to the airing Axminster carpet on the floor.
The cabin also has an en-suite shower room fitted with a flush toilet,vanity sink and heated towel rail.

6 berths with 2 doubles and 2 singles in 3 cabin(s) 4 burner cooker

manual Dutch Barge Original windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
50.00m (164'1") of chain

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)

Current safety certificate