2011 Euroship Tjalk Barge Replica for sale.
Length overall 15.78m, Beam 3.5m, Draft 0.8m
Branta is a traditional style Dutch Tjalk Barge, based on a project engineered by Euroship BV in the Netherlands. (www.euroshipservices.nl)
Construction of Branta started in 2009, launched in August 2011, and commissioned in 2012.
Built under survey and inspection with EU Construction certificate and tank pressure test certificates. Category C Certificate for navigation in coastal waters up to force 6 bf wind and 2 meter sea. Channel crossing is possible.
Perfect live-aboard, or cruising canals (UK and Europe), rivers and coastal waters.
Steel plates for hull, internal structures and topsides were supplied cut and profiled by Euroship BV with construction by Sirius Yachts Ltd, Stourport. Outfitting was by Sirius Marine Services, Stourport. The result is a professionally engineered, robust, high quality, seaworthy vessel.
The hull was coated with 2-pack epoxy and a further three coats of 2-pack Hempadur applied to hull in September 2017. A full survey, including hull was completed on 20th September 2017 and all recommendations of the survey have been completed.
Exterior
- Large open aft cockpit with built-in seating over 3 lockers, connected to higher walkway decks leading to bow deck with two seat/locker
- 12 Barge type double-glazed windows to saloon and snug
- 6 double-glazed portlights to forward cabin and toilets
- 2 Pigeon hatches (double glazed) to saloon and fore cabin
- Full cover canopy to aft cockpit on stainless steel frame. Dismountable side panels and fully collapsible.
Interior
- Spacious, high-quality, open plan interior that is highly reconfigurable.
- Large fully equipped galley with ample storage.
- Drop leaf oak dining table and L-shaped cushioned divan. Divan converts into king size double bed, or can sleep 2 children (or 1 adult) without conversion. Ample storage under divan and behind back cushions. 2 movable cushioned seats. Dining table can be relocated to cockpit.
- Snug / TV room/ study with large divan. Can be reconfigured as guest cabin with queen sized bed using sliding partitions and door. Ample storage under divan and in study drawers.
- Guest toilet (Tecma) and wet room with hand basin and hand held shower opposite Snug/TV room/study.
- Master cabin with king size double bed and own private en-suite head with toilet (Tecma), sink and shower unit at fore end. 1 full size wardrobe and 2 mid-size wardrobes.
- Fully outfitted in oak wall panelling and trim (except heads) with solid oak doors throughout. White painted boarded ceiling with oak trimmed bulkhead details and brackets. Oak wood flooring throughout (Composite engineered wood bonded to marine ply for dimensional stability)
Boat Systems
- Main Engine: John Deere (4045 DMF) 80 HP. 800 hours use from new. 2:1 reduction gearbox.
- Fresh water cooling by closed circuit keel cooling. (Avoids cooling water blockage by weed, which is now increasingly common)
- Generator: Northern Lights 7kW, 240v (M773LW3) diesel generator. 250 hrs use from new.
- Drains: 3 collection tanks with 24v pump discharge above water line installed in bilge for all showers, washbasins and galley sink.
- 24v Bow Thruster
- Fresh Water Tanks: 3 interconnecting tanks with total capacity: 1300L
- Fuel tank: 1 built in with 1000L capacity
- Holding tank: 1 stainless steel with 220L capacity
- No gas systems used proving increased safety
- Heating: Eberspacher Hydronic-10 diesel heater (24v) for central heating with six radiators and heated towel rail throughout.
Navigation
- Manual hydraulic steering (Vetus hydraulic pump and ram).
- Diesel tank level indicator.
- Garmin GPS and depth gauge indicator (connected by socket).
- Anchor windlass controller (plus remote from foredeck).
- VHF radio in entrance doorway. Hull-mounted antenna
- Vetus bow thruster 95 kgf Ø 185mm (24V, batteries adjacent) with controller at driving position.
- Engine instrumentation: John Deere control panel supplied with engine plus engine speed/gearbox control lever.
- Navigation, steaming, anchor lights, wired to mast where appropriate
- Electric windlass for anchor: Vetus Alexander III
Galley
- Stainless steel work tops
- Storage carousel and cupboards with drawers
- Separate Fridge: Siemens model KU15RA50GB
- Separate Freezer: Siemens model GU15DA40GB
- Washer/Dryer: Hotpoint model BHWD129
- Oven: Siemens model HB13AB521B
- Induction Hob: Siemens model EH645TE11E
- Microwave: Morphy Richards
- Good range of cooking pots and pans for induction hob.
- 4 “Branta” mugs
Deck Equipment
- Vetus Alexander III electric anchor windlass with remote, connected to Halls Pattern Anchor 75 kg with 50 metres galvanized chain in chain storage compartment.
- Rear deck bulkhead light plus separate wired socket for removable lamp.
- Spot light on foredeck.
- TV antenna on cabin roof connected to TV inside boat.
- VHF antenna included and connected by socket on cabin roof to VHF radio at door entrance.
- Gangplank and boat hook.
- Full Canopy enclosure with removable panels which covers cockpit
- Sunbrella covers to 2 pigeon hatches
- Number of fenders: 6 Sausage fenders, 4 rubber pipe fenders, 2 balloon fenders and 4 rope woven fenders.
- Number of mooring lines: 4. Stakes and mallet for river mooring
Steel Specification, Upholstery & Curtains
- Type of wood flooring: 3cm Oak floorboards (engineered variety bonded to plywood sole for better stability)
- Steel thicknesses: Baseplate 8mm, Hull sides 6mm, Cabin sides and roof 4mm.
- Insulation: Sprayed foam insulation on entire steel structure.
- Upholstery colours: Blue
- Curtain colours: Blue and off-white
Electrical Information
- Northern Lights 7kW (M773LW3) diesel generator (50 Hz 230v 1PH) with 12 volt standard ground electrical system, wet exhaust. Only 250 hours use.
- Main John Deere engine fitted with 600 amp (1.2kw) 24v alternator charging engine batteries and service batteries. Priority splitter installed.
- 5 kW Victron Quattro Sine wave multi plus Inverter/charger provides 5kw at 240V and 24v battery charger up from float to 120 amp bulk charge.
- 24 volt DC low voltage system throughout boat for lighting, toilet fans, water and drain pumps, bilge pumps, central heating. A few low power items (VHF radio, Garmin GPS/depth) on 12V (via DC-DC converter).
- Two 240v ring mains with overload protection provide power for Hobs, Oven, fridge, freezer, TV and electrical sockets.
- Six Victron batteries AGM deep cycle 200AH for domestic power.
- Two 12V 110AH main engine starter batteries (new Aug 2024)
- One 12V 55AH generator starter battery (new Aug 2024)
- Two 12V 110AH bow thruster batteries. (2020)
- Two TECMA fresh water flushing macerator toilets. Black waste tank. Deck pump out and under hull discharge.
- Calorifier heats water from main engine and from electrical immersion heater.
Service Information
- Last Survey September 2017
- Last Engine Service September 2023
- Last Generator Service September 2022
- Last Heater Service 2022
- Last Antifoul/Anodes August 2022. 2 coats of 2 pack epoxy and 1 coat of antifoul applied August 2022. Anodes checked and satisfactory
- Boat Safety Certificate to January 2028.
Owners Notes
Note from the Owner
I purchased Branta in 2020 and have cruised her on the upper Thames to Oxford and the Tideway to St Katherines Dock. Branta handles well, even in close quarters. She is ballasted and stable. Her engine has plenty of thrust and the large rudder turns her easily.
Branta has a quality pedigree from the design and cut steel plates by Euroship Services BV in the Netherlands through to construction by Sirius Yachts and fit out by Sirius Marine Services.. All paperwork and certificates are provided.
She is safe, with hull penetrations minimized. In fact, the only penetrations being the main prop shaft fitted with a spare ceramic seal on the shaft, and the secondary sewage tank pump out fitted with safety diaphragm (intact).
There is no gas onboard, and cooking is all electric with induction hobs and electric oven. A 7kw generator allows full use of these when the shore line is not available.
The deck has a full walk round, step free access, with high upstands and full handrails giving confidence to move fore and aft even in a seaway.
Branta has flexible accommodation and a sociable layout. The saloon table can seat 6, or more, and the large galley is adjacent so no up and down stairs to serve food. The table can, however be relocated to the cockpit in summer,
The flexible cockpit canopy is in several removable panels to allow full protection or various stages of partial protection or complete folding.
The main cabin has a King Size bed with a comfortable mattress and good size en-suite bathroom. I find the snug/TV room/office convertible to private cabin with queen size bed and door really useful, especially with a second bathroom with shower whilst full saloon seating is still maintained for eating.
Branta constantly receives compliments from passing boat owners and lock keepers alike.
Brief History of Branta
Brought to Shepperton Marina by the first owner, Remained in Shepperton or the Thames And Kennet Marina until now. Used on the non tidal Thames, with two trips to St Katherines Dock.
Branta has no known faults!
Items not included in the sale of Branta
- crockery and non induction pots and pans (induction pots and pans will be left unless not wanted)
- Kitchen knife set
- drinking glasses
- kettle and toaster
- cutlery and utensils
- dehumidifier
- all portable heaters (4)
- tool box
- any clothes still on board
- all bedding linen and duvet and towels (except Branta logo towels if wanted)
- all books and silver plated dishes (3)
- painting of yacht
- HP printer
- Harman Kardon radio
- lifejackets
- bicycles and equipment
Shepperton Marina Mooring Offer
We are pleased to be able to offer discounted moorings for the first year at Shepperton Marina for all boats purchased through our Boat Showrooms brokerage office.
For this boat, an annual (non-residential) mooring if paid in advance would be £7008.88 including VAT and a 10% discount, (applies for the first year only)..
Power (240v) is via a pre-payment card for the electric pod if required.