Description

De Drie Gebroeders is a unique dutch barge with a living history and a bright future on the waterways!

Previously moored and restored at Springfield Marina, since her conversion from a cargo vessel to an estuary sailing barge she is the perfect length for life as a constant cruiser or on a leisure mooring.

Full of warm natural light and gorgeous mahogany woodwork, she is perfect for a single cruiser or a couple to live aboard on the inland waterways, and even has the capacity for seagoing adventures in the future. She has a single cabin spare room, endless storage options and all the adaptations you need for a life off-grid and on the water.

Most recently surveyed by Collin Mallard-South in Summer 2023, the hull was found to be in excellent condition and has had all her extensive woodwork re-varnished and oiled in 2025.

The old dutch inboard engine from the 1960s is currently being replaced with a newly reconditioned 45hp four cylinder and can be adapted to the buyers needs and specifications.

Please contact us for a viewing in her current location in East London cruising the river Lea and to learn more about this historic craft and see whether she’s right for you.

Fit out: Mahogany has been used throughout for door frames, floor panelling, countertops, cupboards and trim. Portholes are solid brass with spun liners. The forward Cabin has an en-suite, comprising a stand alone copper bath. Two ceiling hatches and two skylights allow for maximum daylight in every room.

Heating: With two solid fuel stoves and high quality lambs-wool insulation, the boat has ample heating options all year round.

Water: De Drie Gebroeders has a 500L capacity, with an 80L calorifier and a unique copper bath along with ensuite bathroom in between both cabins.

Galley: The kitchen has two hobs, a 12V fridge/freezer and a stove oven, with excellent storage for home cooking and making. Easy access hatches to hull throughout the boat for storage and inspection.

Electricity: 4 sealed Lead-Acid batteries with 2kw Victron inverter with app connection. Stereo system installed for radio, bluetooth and charging. 240v plugs in every room. Original Ajmera antique Japanese brass light fittings are found throughout, as well as LED reading spot-lights in both cabins.


Length: 15.24

Beam: 3m

Draft: 0.91m

Craft type: Dutch Tjalk Liveaboard

Hull type: Clinker-Built Steel

Base: 7-5mmmm
Hull: 7-5mm
Cabin: 5mm

Engine: Aries Marine (To be replaced)

Drive type: Shaft drive

Year of construction: 1907

Last Boat survey: 2023, report available

Boat Safety Certificate valid until May 2027

Specifications

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