Unique
"Unique" waiting to be lifted into the canal on 20 July 2006. Everything went like a dream without any problems whatsoever

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
7th August 2006. The top coats have been applied. International Interzone 954 modified epoxy for below the waterline which has an excellent cathodic disbondment resistance.

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
The Perkins M92b with PRM 500d hydraulic gearbox fitted. This is a 4.23 litre engine which is raw water cooled also has twin alternators.

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
Heating system has been fitted. we have chosen the Webasto 90s unit which is udeal for everyday use, infinitely variable temperature control, high heat output, compact design, service-friendly technology and extremely low noise levels. output, compact

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
Here is view of the fresh watertank and the black water holding tank situated at the bow of the craft

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
Sprayfoam insulation carried out by Websters Insulation.

"Alchemy"
February 07. New 60 ft x 11ft 6" dutch barge outside our workshop built to sailaway stage to be taken by low-loader to Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire for customer completion. Eventually to be based on the River Thames.

"Alchemy"
Another view of "Alchemy" leaving wokshop

Muddy Waters
"Muddy Waters" 58 ft x 11 ft 6" built by us in 2004 to sailaway stage for customer completion. Shown here on her maiden voyage 11 August 2007

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
This is a picture of the Wheelhouse area, the helm is constructed in cherry wood, with teak flooring this Dutch Barge is For Sale.

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
Cabinets just being fitted in main cabin, along one side of boat.

NEW 54ft x 11ft 6" DUTCH BARGE
This is the Dutch Barge that is For Sale.

"MITZI"
Pictured here is a 57ft x 11ft 6" Dutch Barge under construction, with a fixed wheelhouse, which was requested by the customers, we have reduced the height of the wheelhouse a little, the air draught on this boat will be 8ft 3" this boat is sold as a sailaway for customers to complete.

MITZI
Pictured here is MITZI a 57ft x 11ft 6" Dutch Barge, exiting our workshops in November 2007, notice this Dutch Barge has a fixed wheelhouse, unlike the usual collapsible iroka wheelhouse, as we accommodate all customers requirements to build the vessel exactly how you want it.

FOR SALE £190,000
AVAILIABLE NOW! This 54ft x 11ft 6", M92 Perkins engine, Vetus 6.5 Kva gen set, Webasto central heating system, Mastervolt 24/2500 Inverter charger, Ring for full spec.

LAUNCH CEREMONY
15th March 2008 The launch ceremony, a proper christening and the accompanying ceremony ensures good fortune to the lady and all who sail in her, throughout the life of the vessel.

MITZI
15th March 2008 the launch day of MITZI a 57ft x 11ft 6" Dutch Barge.

New 54ft Launch

MITZI
MITZI pictured here on her maidan voyage on the 15th March 2008, on the Aire and Calder navigation near Whitley lock North Yorkshire, everything went well.

AVAILABLE NOW FOR SALE
New build 54ft x 11ft 6", moored up outside our unit, this Dutch Barge is currently up for sale at £190,000
Spec:

Specifications:

Length: 54ft
Beam: 11ft 6”
Draught: 2ft 6”
Air Draught: 8ft 6”
Air Draught: (wheelhouse collapsed) 6ft 4”

Interior dimensions:

Wheelhouse 8ft x 8ft
Kitchen 10ft x 7ft
Lounge 10ft x 11ft
Bathroom 7ft x 5ft 6”
Bedroom 10ft x 9ft
Headroom throughout vessel 6ft 10”

Propulsion: Perkins M92 4.23litre 89Bhp 1800rpm, PRM 500d 2 ½ to 1 ratio gearbox
Through 1” ¾ Stainless steel shaft with PSS drip less gland to 24” 3 blade prop
Bow Thruster: BCS 10Hp 24volt electric thrusters
Steering System: Vetus MTC 72 hydraulic steering system with emergency system


Electrical System:

Generator: Vetus GLS 6.5 Kva single phase, in acoustic case, 1500rpm
Inverter: Mastervolt 24Volt 2500Watt with mass inverter charger control
Mastervolt Masterswitch 240volt automatic changeover
Mastervolt Masterlink MICC Monitoring system
Domestic Batteries: 6 x 120Ah Battery Bank with temp Control
Safeshore Marine Galvanic isolator with status monitor
MWC001 240 Volt Microwave & Convection oven & grill
Diplomat ADP 3650 240 Volt Oven
Country Leisure HB14000 Propane Hob with FF device
24 Volt wiring throughout boat, (Lighting/pumps/nav lights/horn)


Heating/Water Network:

Webasto thermo 90 24 volt Diesel Heating system 9.1 kW
200 Gallon polyurethane fresh water tank
100 Gallon Black water tank
Sure-cal 55 litres twin coil Calorifier with 1kW immersion heater
Webasto windscreen blower
Johnson Aqua jet uno WPS 5.0 24 Volt fresh water pump
Jabsco 50890 24 volt waste pump
Tecma silence plus 24 Volt macerating toilet

LAYOUT OF AVAILABLE DUTCH BARGE FOR SALE
LAYOUT

BOAT TEST
Canal & Rivers magazine have in this months edition (December 2008) a boat test and article on the 54ft x 11ft 6" Dutch Barge which is up for sale at this present time

"GWANDRYAS"
GWANDRYAS is a 60ft x 13ft Dutch Barge, the shell has just been completed, it has a Vetus 114hp engine, and Vetus bow thruster

"GWANDRYAS"
The Iroka wheelhouse has just started to take shape the wheelhouse size is 10ft x 10ft, which is fully collapsible, with centre openers to bow and stern.

"GWANDRYAS"
The latest edition at DB Marine it is the largest beam we have built at 13ft

"GWANDRYAS"
The paintwork is complete, and with the portholes, windows and wheelhouse complete, it will be pulled out of the workshop early next week.

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