Humber Keel Sheffield Class Barge
Turn Key- Superb Construction
- Boat REF# · 276325
- LOA · 18.59m
- Year · 1938
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 76hp, Lister HRW 6 (1980)
- Lying · Kent, UK
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Extra Details
| Builder | Richard Dunston |
|---|---|
| Lying | Kent, UK |
| Fuel capacity | 2,800.0 ltr (616.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 1,600.0 ltr (352.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 400.0 ltr (88.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 05/12/2017 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 76hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Lister HRW 6 (1980) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 7.6 ltr (1.7 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Generator output | 5.5KVA |
Engine serviced 2019 and gearbox oil changed.
200w solar power.
Dimensions
| LOA | 18.59m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.72m |
| Draft Min | 1.22m |
| Draft Max | 1.22m |
| Airdraft | 3.35m |
| Displacement | 55,000kg (121,275.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.88m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Favourable survey and jobs carried out. Blacked - 3 coats of 2 pack epoxy 2017. Anodes Changed.
Boat safety Certificate to 23rd August 2022
is a Humber Keel built by Richard Dunston at Thorne in 1938. She was built for Henry Scarr Ltd 1938, for whom she worked for a number of years. She worked on the River Trent as a commercial barge up to 1975. She was then converted to a house boat, still with her engine. She is now in full commission and is subject to regular survey. She was steamed down from Grimsby to the Medway during summer 2019.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
Fantastic accommodation with a very cosy feel and lots of light floods through. Theres 2 double bedrooms and you could also sleep some extra people in the saloon if needs be. There is a dining area, lovely floors and a relatively large bathroom with full size bath in it. The wheel house makes for a lovely galley too. There is also a fabulous workshop room.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave | |
| Dishwasher | |
| Washing Machine | |
| Dryer |
Fantastic accommodation with a very cosy feel and lots of light floods through. Theres 2 double bedrooms and you could also sleep some extra people in the saloon if needs be. There is a dining area, lovely floors and a relatively large bathroom with full size bath in it. The wheel house makes for a lovely galley too. There is also a fabulous workshop room.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps |
|---|
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(60kg)
30.00m of chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV |
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Life jackets | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Security Alarm |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
Lovely Humber Barge, on an excellent transferable residential mooring in Faversham . Last survey, new anodes and blacked 2018. Super solid build quality and ready to go for the next owner. Original blue registery document. Galley wheelhouse, down to lounge and dining area. Two double bedrooms, full size bathroom and a workshop. Central heating plus stove. Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. Lister 6 cylinderengine - sounds great. 2000w solar. In full commission. Lovely home and fully functional cruising barge.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
4 and a half years
Why are you selling her?
Emmigrating
Where have you sailed her?
East Coast, Sheffield to Kent