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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

Passenger Vessel Trip Boat Class 4 Waters Certificat Zone 4 21/11/27

Available end October 2024
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  313100
  • LOA  ·  14.90m
  • Year  ·  1994
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 140hp, PERKINS 135 Range 4 ()
  • Lying  ·  midi canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Graham Wharmby
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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
Passenger Vessel Trip Boat Class 4 Waters Certificat Zone 4 21/11/27
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Extra Details

Lying midi canals

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 140hp
Engine make and model PERKINS 135 Range 4 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 3 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

140 hp PERKINS diesel engine
4 batteries (2 start 2 service) charged by main engine
12v electric circuit renewed December 2022

Dimensions

LOA 14.90m
Beam 3.80m
Draft Min 0.90m
Draft Max 0.90m
Airdraft 2.90m
Displacement 11,000kg (24,255.0lbs)
Storage On mooring

Sails

Mast and rigging is for decoration only

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Constructed for the French TV series "La Riviere d'Esperance" in 1995 and based on the traditional Gabarre de la Dordogne the vessel was sold after shooting and has been used as a passenger vessel ever since. Built on oak frames and maintained to passenger carrying standards (Class 4 waterways). NOTE! Simple passenger vessel with no WC on board ideal for short excursions (max. 1h30).
December 2022: new shaft gland installed, the shaft has been restored too.
new electric cables installed and all the circuit brakers changed.

Additional Information

Deck Gear

Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Passerelle

1 anchors
(fisherman)

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn

4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 3 Electric)

All equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, bilge pumps) to certification requirements

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Broker's Comments

Unusual passenger vessel for sale in France. Traditional Gabarre replica built for a French TV series in 1995 "LA RIVIERE ESPERANCE". Since transformed in a passenger vessel for 50 passengers and currently running short trips on the Canal du Midi. Conscientiously maintained in class she will be available at the end of the 2023 season.
For more information or organise a visit, please contact, Graham, your local broker at Boatshed Midicanals.

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?

4 yaers

Why are you selling her?

Change of business plan

Where have you sailed her?

canal du midi

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