Description

Description

Turning heads everywhere she passes by! But After many interesting years with trips throug several European countries, we are selling our KLENKES for health reasons and with a heavy heart.
The KLENKES is a converted Dutch Barge, whit lots of character and even more history. Tis Ship makes a brilliant „pied-a-terrethe“ or a cruising Ship with perfect size for the European Waterways.
With the two Steering stations (in- and outside) makes navigation easy.
You can walk on the “Gangway” around, without worrying to fell into water.
A large aft terrace (flying Bridge) protected by bimini (tarpaulin) is the perfect place for eating/drinking and relaxing with a complete set of deck furniture.
The engine room in the stern is accessible by a big hatch on the back deck for easier maintenance.
A spacious storage space in the bow (for Bicycles/Ropes/Cables/Tools a.s.o.) is accessible from outside by a Hatch.
The actual mooring (5 Min. from main train Station) may be available by the new owner. Shore power/fresh water, showers, washing machine/Tumbler and Parking available.
The KLENKES is ready to go any distance and for any project!
Registered, actually in Switzerland, valid until 09/06/2024
Insured, actually in Switzerland, valid until 01/07/2027
Further more, the Ship is fully equipped with spares/tools complete set of charts for France, Belgium, Netherland, Germany and Flags for those Country's.

Specifications

Vessel Name: KLENKES
Type: Dutch Barge (original)
Model: Rotterdammer Aak
Builder: unknown
Constructed: 1920
Registered/Reg. Nr.: Switzerland (international Registration)/K1551
Insured: Switzerland (International insured)
Engine(s) 2 Mitsubishi Marine Diesel S4S Total 130 HP (actually 970 hours)
Transmission: Mechanical, ZF (Hurt) 25M
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Length over all: 16.27m
Beam: 3.85m
Maximum draft: 0.85m
Bridge clearance: 3.45m
Hull material: Steel
Hull type: Flat bottom
Displacement: 25 tons
Fuel capacity: 680 Litres (average consumption, 5 to 6 Ltr. per hour with 2 Engines)
Water capacity: 860 Litres
Bow Propulsion: Kalkman 8 HP 24 Volt
Anchor: mechanical winch, additional „throw anchor“
Power supply: General, 12 V., additional 24 V, for bow thruster, 6 Batt. 240AH each
Heating: Wallas Diesel heater
Boiler: Vetus „Dual-Type“ 45 Litres, 220 Volt or Engine heated.
Gas Supply: 2x11 Kg. in separate Store in the Bow
Fridge: 115 Ltr. Compressor type, 12 Volt
Stove: Gas, 3 flames, Microwave 220 Volt
Lay-out (schematic)



Equipment

Marine radio, searchlight, battery charger, TV, with satellite antenna, various fire extinguishers, ropes, cables, adapters, bathing ladder, 2 x gangways (landing stages), 2 folding bicycles, lifebuoys, life jackets, chairs with seat cushions and table for the "terrace". “ , spare parts, tools etc. .......

History & Construction

This Dutch Barge was built in 1920 by a unknown Rotterdammer Shipyard for a Farmer family, to transport their Products to the Market. No engine, manually Tiller for the Rudder.
Her “second life” was destined to be a floating family home next to a dredger.
In the early 50's, begins her “third life”, a German took over the barge and transformed her in a charter boat to offer tours in the north of Holland.
After the death of her owner, -at the end of the 70s,- her "fourth life" came. Through the takeover by a Dutch family, who first used the ship for its intended purpose and sailed to southern Europe, but later used it mainly as a floating weekend home.
01/05/2009 we bought the KLENKES and that's when her “bright 5th. life" began. With the takeover, an expensive/extensive conversion and repair phase began where the two engines/gears and drive units were replaced, the rudder system was converted to double rudder with electro- hydraulic control (joystick), bow thruster was installed and the hull over-plated.
Diesel- and water tanks, boiler/pumps all Batteries (each 240 AH) have been replaced,
The entire electrical installation was also brought up to date and a new kitchen/stove and refrigerator were installed.

Accommodation

Interior; typically "marine", with solid teak wood and lots of antique accessories.
2 separate cabins, each one bow and stern, in the saloon sofa bed for 2 people. A total of 6 beds.
"Wheelhouse" with Steering position and 2 doors to the outside, designed as a lounge/dining room.
Living room with pull-out couch, small table and well-equipped kitchen with 3 Flame Gas stove, Chrome steel sink, shelf and lots of crockery/cutlery drawers
Furthermore, separate shower and separate toilet with manual flushing.
Radio/satellite TV
Exterior; wide "gangway" 2nd Steering position and spacious "terrace" (flying bridge), protected with bimini top (tarpaulin) against sun/wind/weather. Exceptionally service-friendly design with large/comfortable access (hatch) to the engines in the rear, as well as spacious storage space in the bow, accessible from outside.
The buyer takes over a ready-to-operate ship, he will be on the cruise WITHOUT WORRY!

Specifications

Accommodation

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Engine(s)

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