The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Barge Humber Keel 60' Sheffield Class Houseboat

Mooring, Bow Thruster, SpaBath
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  261266
  • LOA  ·  18.28m
  • Year  ·  1924
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 65hp, Gardner 4LW ()
  • Lying  ·  Plymouth, Devon, UK (Viewing by appointment only)
Boatshed Plymouth
Boatshed Plymouth

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Richard Dunston Ltd of Thorne, Humberside, Yorks.
Lying Plymouth, Devon, UK (Viewing by appointment only)
Fuel capacity 2,120.0 ltr (466.4 G) Total - 3 Tanks
Water capacity 1,400.0 ltr (308.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 65hp
Engine make and model Gardner 4LW ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 6.5 knots
Generator output 6.5KVA
Generator Hours 165

2010 engine installed (fully reconditioned in 1999)
Engine use since 2010: approx 20 hours
Engine keel cooled
Generator Dynamica 6.5 KVA diesel with dedicated starting battery

Strudder inverter
2 x 110 AmpH engine starting batteries

Dimensions

LOA 18.28m
Beam 4.45m
Draft Min 1.00m
Draft Max 1.00m
Displacement 65,000kg (143,325.0lbs)
Headroom 1.90m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 14 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

2010 Vessel re-launched after rebuild & refit
2010 Hull base over-plated in 8mm steel
Doors, galley & some floors constructed in solid light oak. Oak laminate & oak plywood used elsewhere
Coachroof / wheelhouse: GRP sheathed marine grade plywood with steel framework

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Corner spa bath
Central heating by Webasto diesel system or large multi-fuel heater situated in saloon
Separate Dickenson diesel heater in coachroof / wheelhouse
Diesel powered Wallace twin hob
Diesel powered oven with hot plate on top
Samsung microwave/convection oven
Bosch fridge / freezer
Wine / bottle cooler
Utility room with washing machine and dryer
Porthole covers for privacy
Wooden blinds on coachroof / wheelhouse windows
Wall mounted fish tank

2 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Dryer

Corner spa bath
Central heating by Webasto diesel system or large multi-fuel heater situated in saloon
Separate Dickenson diesel heater in coachroof / wheelhouse
Diesel powered Wallace twin hob
Diesel powered oven with hot plate on top
Samsung microwave/convection oven
Bosch fridge / freezer
Wine / bottle cooler
Utility room with washing machine and dryer
Porthole covers for privacy
Wooden blinds on coachroof / wheelhouse windows
Wall mounted fish tank

2 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure
Bow Thruster

2010 Sleipner bow thruster
Full cockpit enclosure for aft deck area

Nav Equipment

Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD

2 x wall mounted TV's

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector

5 bilge pumps (1 manual / 4 Electric)

Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Carbon monoxide gas detector
Smoke detector

Broker's Comments

This strong, sturdy Sheffield class barge has been professionally converted into a cracking full time live aboard or holiday home. It is currently situated on a sheltered, peaceful, riverside mooring in a much desired area of Plymouth, Devon but it is fitted with a fully reconditioned Gardiner engine & bow thruster, should you wish to move to another location of your choice.

Beautifully presented and spacious, this enormous barge has full central heating with modern radiators throughout, powered by a choice of diesel or multi fuel system.

The large living area includes a double aft cabin / bedroom to stern with en suite shower room and a further master double forward cabin / bedroom with en suite bathroom, featuring a whirlpool spa bath.

There is a large, well equipped, fully fitted open plan kitchen / diner / saloon, a further large reception room above in the coachroof / wheelhouse (currently laid out as a dining / lounge / office area) and a covered aft deck / veranda for alfresco entertaining, relaxing or simply taking in the views / local wildlife / nature (there is a canvas enclosure for inclement weather).

Attractively finished with decorative stain glassed port holes / companionway doors, the accommodation feels very light and airy with polished floors below foot and high ceilings throughout. On a practical level, there is a utility room below the staircase, a workshop area to the stern and a further storage room up forward behind a mirror door.

The white goods, cooker and appliances are all included in the inventory and there is an option to include other items of furniture currently onboard if required.

Well presented, spacious, light and airy, this is a ready made waterfront home on a grand size and scale. Viewing highly recommended.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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