Dutch Barga Open Water Cruiser

This Original River Barge was built in 1915 and when retired but soon discovered in her scrap- yard by present owner Mr V.S Gilbert ( Belgian ), adventurer and perhaps one of best engineers and architects in this field.

İt took more or less 4 years from 1972 to 1978 to rebuild the entire hull, replace all steel plates, and more over to add keel and anti-wobbling blades. The rig designed by Mr Gilbert matches her style and is refurbished by all means providing most comfortable life onboard for him and his wife moreover easy to handle only by 2 of them with all electric winches.

Please note that she is insured 5.000.000 Euro in Holland By Schaderverzekeringen N.V

Now we are looking for another adventurer to continue this Viking C saga / or even keep her as a commercial day sailor as she is The One Head-turner in every location she is anchoring.

Specifications

• Built-in year; 1915 original / 1972 Covertion
• Builder; Present Owner Mr Gilbert
• Model; Classic Dutch River Barge Converted to Sailing Yacht
• Size: 22.00 m x 5.00 m x 2.10 m
• Net Ton: 90 ton / Ballast 3 ton

Engine & Machinery & Electronics

• Cummins NT855 / M / 300 HP (224 kW) – 1650 hrs in 2023 – installed 1987
• 5 knots cruising speed
• Shaft drive
• 2 diesel generator 1 cylinder as emergency and 4 cylinder
• Victron Charger and İnvertor ( 2023 )
• Keel weld in 1972 / Steel Hull checked regularly, Side plates 7 mm bottom plates 8 mm found
• Teak deck from 2023
• 3250 litre diesel & 4000 litre water & 400 litre toilet tanks.
• One Master cabin with double berth in middle
• One Cabin with single bunks

Open Water cruiser converted from Dutch River Barge

Cutter Rig, Two headsails, all winches electrical and manual and controlled with steel wires

Vessel designed to sail by two people

Wooden spars

4 Dacron sails ( one 90 sqm light headsail )

Average sailing speed 7 knots

Asking Price 1.100.000 Euro