Description

Beautifully converted traditional Dutch Tjalk with large living space accommodation, providing a very comfortable and spacious live-aboard set up.

The barge was originally converted in 1992, but substantial works have been undertaken by the current owners. They have invested heavily in updating after buying her in 2017 with extensive out-of-water works, including an entirely new steel over-plated hull with epoxy coating completed by the highly skilled MSO Marine shipyard in Brentford London to provide a comfortable live-aboard barge for (as their 2019 surveyor mentioned in a report) “…decades to come…” In addition, they have upgraded her to a modern remote controlled central heating and hot water system powered by a new Heritage Range style cooker / diesel boiler. This has been serviced annually since it’s 2018 installation, along with a premium Clearview wood-burning stove and double-glazed windows throughout the forward cabin.

The current owners invested heavily to make her their future-proofed home which they have enjoyed with their two children. They are only now selling due to relocating for work where the barge is unable to accompany them. They have loved living aboard her and hope someone else can enjoy her as much as they have.

The 2nd cabin is being shown in its original set up with a double bed, she currently has two single toddler beds, but the book shelves in this image are staying, so the double bed image is the most representative of her space.


MAIN
Boat Name: Howling Gale
Type: Converted Dutch Barge Tjalk
Year: Approx 1888 / 1992 original conversion / 2018 upgrade / 2019 entire hull over plating
VAT Status : Exempt
Location: River Thames, near Reading UK

ACCOMODATION
Accommodation: Very well-maintained large living space
Headroom 1.9m (6’-4) in forward cabins
Potential 6 x Berths (2 x double / twin cabins + Sofa bed space in the saloon)
Double-glazed windows (Installed by Channel Glaze in 2019) in forward cabins
External seating on top of after cabin
2 x Double bed cabins
1 x Galley (in after cabin)
1 x Saloon (additional berths if a sofa bed is used)
1 x Bathroom Cabin
1 x Wheelhouse
1 x Store room in forward fo’c'sle / chain locker (including 1 x Tumble Dryer)
1 x Engine room
2 x Toilets (1 x new 2023 macerator + 1 x Porta-Potty)
1 x Large roll top bath including shower
1 x Clearview Wood-burning Stove (installed 2018 with new flue)


MAIN DIMENSIONS
Length over all: 22.7m
Length excluding rudder: 21.9m
Beam: 4.41 m
Draft: 1.4 m
Air draft 2.7m (9'-0
Hull Construction: Riveted iron with full hull steel over plating in 2019
Hull Coating: Epoxy Coating 2019
Ballast: Concrete

TECHNICAL
Engine: DAF 575 - 120Hp in good working order
Gear box: Borg Warner velvet drive
Engine HP: 120
Cruising speed: 4 knots
Max speed: 6 knots
Bow Thruster: Yes - Vetus - Electric
Charger: Yes - Victron Amp/hr
Inverter: Yes 3.0 Kw
Bilge Pump: In Engine Room
Steering: Wheel - Hydraulic
Batteries: 6 x 110 A/Hr Domestic + 2 x Starter Batteries + 2 x Bow Thruster Batteries and individual charger
Alternator: Yes
Engine Cooling: Raw water
Central Heating: Radiators (via Heritage Compact 40 Diesel Stove controlled to Nest Thermostat) + Wood burning stove
Hot Water: Via Heritage Compact 40 Diesel Stove (installed 2018 and serviced annually. Engineer commented on what good working order she was still in, most recent service February 2023)
Voltage 24v + 240v
No Gas necessary on board

TANKS CAPACITY
Red diesel 1900 ltr. (est. based on original purchase listing - we haven't re-measured)
Fresh water: 1000 ltr. (est. based on original purchase listing - we haven't re-measured)
Black water 1000 ltr. (est. based on original purchase listing - we haven't re-measured)

SURVEY DETAILS
Last dry dock July 2019
Full Hull Overplating 2019
2 Pack Epoxy hull coating 2019
New anodes June 2019

EQUIPMENT
2 x VHF
1 x Compass
1 x Handheld Garmin GPS
1 x Anchor
1 x Anchor Winch
4 x Mooring lines (if not a few more)
10 x Fenders (black inflatable one, new from 2021/22 hardly used)
Approx 4 x hard barge style fenders
Canvas dodgers around the after-sun deck (not shown in pictures as they've been taken off and safely stored)


GALLEY EQUIPMENT:
1 x Heritage Compact 40 Duo Range Cooker + Diesel Jet boiler system for central heating and hot water
1 x Fridge
1 x Freezer
1 x Washing machine
1 x Tumble Dryer (in forward fo’c'sle)
1 x Microwave
1 x Island preparation area
1 x Dining table that will seat 12 persons
6 x Dining chairs

FURNITURE INCLUDED:
1 x Large set of chest of draws bespoke made for the corridor
1 x Large set of bookshelves (sitting next to chest of draws in the corridor)
1 x Chest of draws in the forward cabin
1 x Built-in wardrobe in the forward cabin
2 x Smaller bookshelves designed for the middle cabin

Specifications

Construction

Iron riveted original hull with 2019 complete high pressure wash striping back, to check any potential defects, all previous over plating was removed and brand new complete hull overplating was put on including new of bow and aft bruising bars, and bow bollards. All work was completed by the excellent workmanship of MSO Marine Brentford. Known to be one of the best shipyards in the country according to our BSS inspector (surveyor / Dutch barge specialist) Stefan Fritz.

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