English
Dutch Barge (Rietaak Model) Originally built for shipping the end product of Reed & Willow. This shallow drafted Barge has been converted & now provides a very comfortable liveaboard or Cruising home. Her large wheelhouse roof is sectional & lowers to give a lower air draught. Rear double doors to the stern. Large open plan saloon / galley. Wet room to the master bedroom. “Josette” is offered for sale complete with a Residential Marina mooring subject to application to the Marina operators. Full marina facilities including electric hook up, parking, showers & WC as well as laundry facilities. Excellent access to Bus & railway links nationwide from Bristol Temple meads station only 15 minutes walk away. M5 & M4 corridor within 15 minutes potentially.
Construction, Dimensions & Engine
Riveted Iron round bilge/flat bottom hull, Steel superstructure & wooden removable /sectional glazed wheelhouse. Aft engine room & stern hung Teak rudder operated by chain & Universal joints. It is believed that Over plating has been carried out below the waterline.
Please note that all dimensions / measurements are approximate & no guarantee can be given.
Length: 49’3″ / 15m Length at Waterline: 44’4″
Beam: 13’2″ / 4m
Draft: 2′ / 0.6m
Single Volvo Penta MD47B / 6 cylinder approx 125hp Inboard Diesel engine. Naturally aspirated & shaft drive. Believed to have been Re-engined during the 1970s.
Paragon T33 Hydraulic 2:1 reduction gearbox. 22″ x 15″ 3 blade Bronze propeller.
Engine cooling is raw water cooled & with Vetus type water strainer with gate valve/ seacock.
Portside steel fuel tank supplies diesel to heating boiler fitted within the saloon. approx dimensions & capacity
Starboard steel fuel tank supplies the engine & approx dimensions & capacity
Stainless steel Freshwater tank with approx dimensions & capacity
General Layout, Galley, Saloon & Heads
Entrance door to starboard side stern with small porthole window, secured with mortice lock. Immediately to port is the Galley, Heads to starboard. Wood burner / Stove between Galley & Saloon / Dinette / Berths. Solid painted wooden floor throughout along with wooden superstructure with painted interior. Dinette offers either 2x Single or 1x Double berth. Removable dining table (Red) & storage beneath berths. Glazed bow doors to well deck & gas locker containing 2x 13Kg Propane Bottles. Lots of natural light through 4x UPVC Glazed windows (Which due to opening so wide can also act as a means of escape!). Flexible water tank below deck.
1x Parker I2H G20 Gas Oven & 2 Burner Hob
1x Russel Hobbs Mains Fridge / 24Hr Freezer Box – SN: RHTTLF1
1x Valiant Remora Fan
1x Paloma Instantaneous Water Heater Model: PH-5-3F
1x Freestanding Retro Drawer Unit
Various Shelving
1x Retro Geometric Freestanding Chair
1x Roller Blind
1x Removable Red Table
Grey Upholstered Cushions To Seating Berths
Storage Beneath Galley
1x Curtain As Fitted
1x Thetford Casette W.C & Shower With Hot & Cold Supply
Fully Waterproofed Panels To Cubicle
Mains Electrics, 12V, On Deck & Safety
Located within engine room & to the forward bulkhead.
1x Wylex R.C.D Unit
2x L.E.D 12V Reading Lamps To Saloon Seating / Single / Double Bed
4x L.E.D 12V Cabin Lights (Individually Switched)
Glazed Bow Doors
1x 15Kg Approx Danforth Anchor & 3/8 Chain (Length Not Measured) To Gas Locker
2x 13Kg Propane Bottles
2x 1Kg Powder Extinguishers
1x Fire Blanket
Brokers Remarks:
Paintwork is in need of attention along with the engine bay I.e. Attention to rust!