Dutch Barge Union
Well planned fit out in this superb replica barge equipped for long term cruising on broad beam waterways and also as a live aboard boat. The 11ft 3in beam offers fantastic living space with a massive 23ft 4in x 10ft 7in saloon and open plan galley area. Comfortable bedroom with 5ft wide double and en suite bathroom, separate wc cabin. Collapsible wheelhouse offers panoramic views with upholstered seating and removable dining table. High equipment specification means that the boat is happily independent of mains services when out cruising. Central heating and a solid fuel stove feeding bedroom radiators independently ensure comfort throughout. Classed as category ‘C’ the boat is also designed to handle estuary and coastal waters in appropriate conditions.
Wharf 2
Dutch Barge Union
Wharf 2
Style: Replica Dutch Barge • Length: 58ft x 11ft 3in • Shell: MG Fabrications • Fit out: Union Wharf • Steelwork: 10/6/4 • Headroom: 6ft 5in Berths: 2 + 2* Built: 2006 • Reg No N/A • CIN No: GB-UWC002E506 RCD: 2010
Bedroom: 8’ 2” x 10’ 7” • 6’ 6” x 5’ 0” permanent double • Storage drawers line cabin sides • Storage beneath bed
En suite bathroom: 6’ 0” • Full size shower cubicle & separate 4’ 10” bath • Storage shelves • Ceramic wash basin set in stand with cupboard
WC/Utility room: Sealand combined pump out/sea toilet • Full size washing machine
Wheelhouse: 8’ 11” x 8’ 8”• Collapsible hardwood (sapele frame with 360º glazing • 2 seater settee • Demountable table on Desmo legs • Wheel steering. • Transverse mounted Beta B3800 90hp diesel below deck powers hydraulic drive to prop and 15hp bow thruster
Galley: 8’ 2” x 10’ 7” • 5 burner Neff gas hob incl wok burner • Combined oven & grill • 800W Hinari microwave • Inlander 12v fridge • Single bowl s/steel sink & drainer corner unit • Extensive cupboard and drawer space • Demountable table on Desmo legs
Saloon: 15’ 1” x 10’ 7” • Large living area • Aarrow solid fuel stove with back boiler • Flat screen TV & hi-fi with built in speakers • Bookshelves and lockers • Built in cupboards with hanging rail forward Fore deck: Stainless steel water tank under deck • hatch to gas locker below deck
Interior linings: Hull sides in painted ply • Cabin sides in saloon and galley in oak t&g • Ceiling in painted plank effect routed ply • Carpet tiles throughout except galley and bathroom with vinyl tile effect floor • Galley worktops in laminate • Cupboards and galley units all custom made • Spray foam insulation Electrical supply: Twin alternators charge 1 x 110Ah engine battery, 1 x 110Ah Eberspacher diesel boiler battery, 5 x 110Ah domestic batteries • 240V ring main supplied by land line, Mastervolt 4kW inverter/charger
Cold & hot water supply: Stainless steel water tank • Calorifier heated by engine, central heating & 240V immersion Maintenance: Engine new - 37 hours • Hull last blacked at launch • Hull fitted with 4 anodes Cruising inventory: Warps, mooring spikes, mallet, bow fender, navigation lights
Electrical fittings: Halogen recessed ceiling lights throughout • 2 x chrome rimmed circular wall mounted lights in wheel house • 240V ring main Windows & doors: 4 arch topped aluminium framed windows with drop back hoppers • 8 opening portholes • Large opening skylight over saloon/ galley • Hardwood wheelhouse stable double doors with glazed upper panels, set in hardwood frame wheelhouse
External: Traditional Dutch cream cabin sides & cabin top • Maroon hull sides above top strake and maroon forward bulwark • Varnished natural wood wheelhouse Heating: Eberspacher diesel boiler runs 2 rads • Aarrow solid fuel stove with back boiler runs second bedroom rad.
Important Notice: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars their correctness is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.
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