1902 Tjalk 17m Dutch Motor Sailing Barge

17m Tjalk Dutch barge with Nanni 4330 115hp diesel engine - a fully equipped motor sailor which is ready to sail the coastlines and cruise the rivers. Offers a life of adventure with cosy and practical accommodation - 6 berths, plus one additional possible berth. Heating, large galley and sea toilet compartment / wet room. Lots of documentation including previous owners / service and travel history - plus books / charts and historic photos. Several unique attractions including antique wall clock, barometer. Dutch coffee grinder and oil lamps! A rare Tjalk barge with full sails and recent diesel engine in excellent condition with many improvements and updates by current owner - all ready for her next adventure!



Deck: Steel hull with fibreglass roof. Ballast - approx 70 lead ingots - approx 3,500kg. 2x leeboards - providing a draft of less than a metre. Main sail (white), jib (plus spare tall jib) and foresail. Tool chest with lots hand tools and power tools. Boat hook and poles. 5x anchors - 1x Fortress, 1x Grappling, 1x Fishermans, 2x Kedge - with chain and mooring lines. 40ft counter balanced mast which can be easily lowered for bridges.



Cabin: Spacious and comfortable accommodation consisting of saloon, galley, head, shower compartment / wet room and 2 cabins. The saloon features a dinette area (seating for 6) which converts to double berth. Plus a settee berth and a chaise longue. Convenient storage and shelves throughout. The galley has an 8ft work area comprising of twin stainless steel sinks, 1,100w microwave, 4 burner stove, plenty of storage, 240v fridge, toaster and kettle. 2 private cabins are forward of the saloon. 1 berth in single cabin with a large wash basin, plus 2 berths at right angles in double cabin. The head compartment / wet room is forward of the galley with wash basin and shower plus sea toilet with holding tank. 6ft 5in headroom in all living areas. Cabin roof ventilation hatches. Easy access under floorboards for maintenance etc. Plenty of storage space below decks in the bow.



Cockpit: Nanni instrument panel - RPM, amps, volts, temperature, engine hours and warning lights. Cockpit cover. Tiller steering. Propane BBQ. Battery Compartment.



Electronics: VHF radio + 5w / 25w Scout antenna. Lowrance GPS. Aiwa stereo. TV + VCR. Full suite of interior and reading lights. Navigation lights, steaming light and stern light. 4x 110ah marine batteries. Dolphin smart battery charger. 12v / 220v wiring.



Machinery: Nanni 4330 TDI - 115hp Turbo diesel inboard engine. Nanni instrument panel. 60L engine calorifier. 3x bilge pumps. Fresh water pump. Very easy access to engine room, for servicing etc. Diesel burning stove for central heating to both cabins. 240v oil filled movable heater and 4x fan heaters Fuel: 2x 200L - stainless steel tanks. Fuel transfer pump. Fresh water tank: 620L. Holding tank: 280L. Automatic fire suppression system in engine compartment.