Dutch Barge 22M Luxemotor

Fitted for life aboard
149,000.00 Reduced
  • Boat REF#  ·  323724
  • LOA  ·  22.00m
  • Year  ·  1924
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 120hp, BEDFORD 6 Cylinder ()
  • Lying  ·  Canal du Midi
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Graham Wharmby

Extra Details

Builder Foxhold/Hoogezand (NL)
Lying Canal du Midi
Fuel capacity 1,000.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 1,500.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 350.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 11/09/2019

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 120hp
Engine make and model BEDFORD 6 Cylinder ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 3.5 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Generator output 12KVA
Water-maker

Mecanical :
Bedford 120hp 6cylinder cooled by keel cooling driving a three blade bronze propeller through a Borg Warner box.
All lighting 24v LED

Electrical :
There is a pack of 12 (2V) batteries AGM of 300Ah each for the services for a total of 3600 Ah !
4 Solar Panels of 360W each new in 2019
220v power from shore power or 12 Kva Lister Peter generator (new in 2006) or from 3Kw sine wave inverter.

Dimensions

LOA 22.00m
Beam 4.12m
Draft Min 1.00m
Draft Max 1.10m
Airdraft 2.75m
Displacement 80,000kg
Headroom 1.95m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 / 24 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 12 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Bitumen finish

Last hull painting in 03/2024. The propeller was straightened duringthis dry dock.
ESTRIN available to the 15/10/2030.
New hull 6.5mm steel (not over-plated) 2012
Galvanic isolator (2012)
Anodes replaced in2019
Hull repainted in 2019
Unusual, practical and pretty superstructure complements the Luxemotor lines and cruises even the Canal du Midi wheelhouse up!!
Really autonomous live aboard with stainless steel water tank and +/- 1000 lts/hr water maker, 12Kva electric generator. Modern equipment in a classic ambiance.
The barge is also capable of being off grid for extended periods.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Air conditioning 1 Air conditioning Units
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

This Dutch barge is a true floating home, fully equipped for a comfortable life on board. Satellite TV, air conditioning, central heating with radiators, and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen-lounge area provide all the necessary amenities. There is also a washing/dryer machine and a water filtration system for canal water (with 4 filters and UV sterilisation) that can produce approximately 1000 litres per hour for domestic use (toilet, etc.). For drinking water, there is a "PurePro" reverse osmosis water purifier connected to the freshwater tank. The kitchen is well-equipped with a 220V fridge/freezer, Gas oven with electric fan, microwave, dishwasher, sink, 5 gas burners, and a spacious worktop.
The barge features a spacious wheelhouse and a large outdoor terrace accessible through a staircase at the bow of the boat. Ample storage space is available, with deep cupboards extending from the kitchen-lounge area to the bow of the boat. The upper wooden part of the wheelhouse is hinged and can be dismantled in order to pass under very low air draft passages.
Numerous glazed deck hatches bring in plenty of natural light to the forward section of the barge while ensuring privacy. The fixed windows are double glazed, as well as the two wooden glazed deck hatch, which contribute to its insulation.
Hot water and heating for the radiators are provided by a Kabola B17 diesel boiler (19.7KW). Hot water is also available from Immersion heater via Solar/Generator/Shore power.
Additionally, the headroom in this boat is remarkable. Even though I'am 1.85m tall, I felt comfortable everywhere, as if in a real house. The wheelhouse-lounge area has a headroom of 1.96m, while the highest point in the aft cabin reaches 1.87m, and the lowest point is 1.60m. In this aft cabin the bed size 160cm x 200cm. Moving towards the bow after the wheelhouse, there is a spacious, fully equipped kitchen-lounge area with a headroom of 2.02m, as well as the corridor leading to the forwards cabins. The first cabin on the port side offers a headroom of 2.06m, just like the shower located right after it. In this cabin the two bunk beds size 90cm x 190cm.
Finally, the owner's cabin at the bow has its own dedicated Daikin air conditioning unit and a headroom of 2.08m and a large wardrobe. In this cabin, the size of the bed is 150cm x 200cm. The sell also include two bicycles.

5 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Air conditioning
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing Machine

This Dutch barge is a true floating home, fully equipped for a comfortable life on board. Satellite TV, air conditioning, central heating with radiators, and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen-lounge area provide all the necessary amenities. There is also a washing/dryer machine and a water filtration system for canal water (with 4 filters and UV sterilisation) that can produce approximately 1000 litres per hour for domestic use (toilet, etc.). For drinking water, there is a "PurePro" reverse osmosis water purifier connected to the freshwater tank. The kitchen is well-equipped with a 220V fridge/freezer, Gas oven with electric fan, microwave, dishwasher, sink, 5 gas burners, and a spacious worktop.
The barge features a spacious wheelhouse and a large outdoor terrace accessible through a staircase at the bow of the boat. Ample storage space is available, with deep cupboards extending from the kitchen-lounge area to the bow of the boat. The upper wooden part of the wheelhouse is hinged and can be dismantled in order to pass under very low air draft passages.
Numerous glazed deck hatches bring in plenty of natural light to the forward section of the barge while ensuring privacy. The fixed windows are double glazed, as well as the two wooden glazed deck hatch, which contribute to its insulation.
Hot water and heating for the radiators are provided by a Kabola B17 diesel boiler (19.7KW). Hot water is also available from Immersion heater via Solar/Generator/Shore power.
Additionally, the headroom in this boat is remarkable. Even though I'am 1.85m tall, I felt comfortable everywhere, as if in a real house. The wheelhouse-lounge area has a headroom of 1.96m, while the highest point in the aft cabin reaches 1.87m, and the lowest point is 1.60m. In this aft cabin the bed size 160cm x 200cm. Moving towards the bow after the wheelhouse, there is a spacious, fully equipped kitchen-lounge area with a headroom of 2.02m, as well as the corridor leading to the forwards cabins. The first cabin on the port side offers a headroom of 2.06m, just like the shower located right after it. In this cabin the two bunk beds size 90cm x 190cm.
Finally, the owner's cabin at the bow has its own dedicated Daikin air conditioning unit and a headroom of 2.08m and a large wardrobe. In this cabin, the size of the bed is 150cm x 200cm. The sell also include two bicycles.

5 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Passerelle

Manual windlass
2 anchors

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
GPS
TV
Echo sounder

"PC Navigo" & ASUS laptop.

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Dutch barge Luxemotor style available for sale! Boatshed Midi Canals has the pleasure to present to you this 22 meter Dutch barge luxmotor style live aboard barge for sale.

This floating home is designed for comfortable life aboard and has quality equipment and fittings. ideal for a family, a unique guesthouse, or simply for a couple seeking space, this boat will make a comfortable all-year-round cruising home.

Satellite TV, air conditioning, central heating and a wood-burning stove, it offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and cozy charm.

The fully-equipped kitchen boasts a 220V fridge/freezer, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, and 5 gas burners, making it a chef's dream. Enjoy ample storage space throughout the boat, including deep cupboards and cabinets.

Step into the spacious wheelhouse, flooded with natural light through 360° windows - this is ideal for entertaining or relaxing whilst cruising or moored. Plenty of double glazed windows and deck hatches give a similar bright, airy feel to the forward accommodation.

Easy access to the large outdoor terrace for outdoor entertaining and breathtaking views. The upper wooden part of the wheelhouse is cleverly hinged, allowing for easy passage under low bridges, though this will not normally be necessary. She passed even the dreaded Capestang bridge with wheelhouse up.

The double-glazed windows and wooden glazed deck hatches also provide excellent insulation and ensure privacy in the forward part of the boat.

Mechanically, this barge looks well cared for and has sensible and efficient systems. The Bedford 120hp 6-cylinder engine, cooled by keel cooling, drives a three-blade bronze propeller through a Borg Warner box.

The boat features a pack of 12 AGM batteries for the services, totalling an impressive 3600Ah. Additionally, solar panels were installed in 2019 for sustainable energy production.

With the ESTRIN certificate valid until 15/10/2030, a new 6.5mm steel bottom (not over-plated) in 2012 this barge looks in nice condition.

Experience true autonomy with a huge stainless steel water tank and a water maker for domestic use capable of producing approximately 1000 litres per hour. The boat also features a 12Kva electric generator for added convenience in navigation.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique floating home. Whether cruising the canals or enjoying life at the marina or on a mooring, this barge offers a modern living experience within a classic ambiance.

Mooring already plaid until december 2024. The mooring can be transfer upon request and validation of the capitaincy, the annual cost is 2807€.

For more information or to organise a visit, please contact Graham, your local broker at Boatshed Midi Canals.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

Since september 2019

Why are you selling her?

New plans of life

Where have you sailed her?

Canal du Midi and canal latéral à la Garonne

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