The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Dutch Barge Steilsteven Cert. Co. Valid 2025

ex B&B Barge
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  273416
  • LOA  ·  23.95m
  • Year  ·  1930
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 105hp, DAF 575 ()
  • Lying  ·  Brittany
Boatshed St Malo
Boatshed St Malo
Graham Wharmby

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder SAPERMEER FRIESLAND NLD
Lying Brittany
Fuel capacity 2,000.0 ltr (440.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 3,000.0 ltr (660.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 500.0 ltr (110.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 18/04/2015

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 105hp
Engine make and model DAF 575 ()
Engine Hours engine1= 2500
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blades bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 3.5 ltr (0.8 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Generator output 10KVA
Generator Hours 2200
Engine spares
Water-maker

10 KVA Generator
600 Ah x 12 Batteries (2V )
VICTRON 13A (isolator)
VICTRON 5KW QUATTRO (5000/140A Inverter & charger)

SOLAR PANELS
8 solar panels regulated by a VICTRON 102/50:
6x 150 W (on wheelhouse roof)
2x 330 W LG on saloon roof

Dimensions

LOA 23.95m
Beam 4.30m
Draft Min 0.95m
Airdraft 3.15m
Headroom 2.04m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

220 volt battery, 12 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Last dry dock March 2015: hull pain, 10 new anodes were changed and hull blackened, rudder extended

Accommodation

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

Aft cabin (boatman's cabin) with 2 single berth (1.76x1.21) and headroom is between 1.80 to 1.90 (curved ceiling)
Side cabin:
single berth (sofa bed) 2x0.80 and convert into a double 2x1.60 headroom is 2.02/2.04
forward cabin with central berth (2X1.60) and headroom between 2.03 to 2.09

Hot water and central heating (BUDERUS boiler) radiators throughout barge
extra heating: MORSO Squirrel woodburner

5 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Freezer
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Washing Machine
Dryer

Aft cabin (boatman's cabin) with 2 single berth (1.76x1.21) and headroom is between 1.80 to 1.90 (curved ceiling)
Side cabin:
single berth (sofa bed) 2x0.80 and convert into a double 2x1.60 headroom is 2.02/2.04
forward cabin with central berth (2X1.60) and headroom between 2.03 to 2.09

Hot water and central heating (BUDERUS boiler) radiators throughout barge
extra heating: MORSO Squirrel woodburner

5 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook

Manual windlass
1 anchors

Nav Equipment

VHF
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Video
DVD

new bow thruster installed in 2015

plenty spares on board:
spare Sanidouche pump for showers
spare Sanivite pump for back cabin sink, shower and galley sink.
spare large pump for engine room for black water pump or deckwash.
spare starter motor
second set of multiplait ropes
large quantity of paints.
spare filters for generator ,main engine and hydraulic oil.
Gasket and seal set for bowthruster.
large range of spares for the electric toilets

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn
Boarding ladder

4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 3 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Live aboard barge for sale in Britanny. Boatshed St Malo is happy to offer this well maintained ex hotel barge for sale. Used as a successful Hotel barge for many years, this Steilsteven is now used as our vendors private cruising home. Her 30m mooring in a quiet Brittany town can be transferred to new owners and has 30amp electric connection, garden & wood shed included (annual cost is 550 euros).
Well maintained with Certificat Communautaire (TRIVW) valid until April 2025.
For more information or to organise a visit, please contact, Graham or Magali from Boatshed St Malo.

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?

13 years

Why are you selling her?

retired from hotel barge business

Where have you sailed her?

Hamburg-Friesland-Belgium-Ardennes-Vosges-Rhône-Midi-Bordeaux-St Nazaire-Britanny

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