Description

Parting with my life aboard this happy home for the last 5 years, and it’s time AALTJE DOETJE provide the next person with the same opportunity.

Exact age unknown (anywhere between 1910’s to 1930’s Dutch barge. A lovely home or perfect family leisure cruiser. Last survey 2017, BSS valid to March 2026.

About the boat:
* Aaltje Doetje is 36 ft/10.8m long x 11ft/3.24m wide with a draft of 2.6’/0.80m and air draft of 7.5’/2.30m
* She was last surveyed in November 2017 and found to be in good condition and had recommended work carried out including painted super structure, new anodes, new woodburner, new gas water heater, new Dometic gas hob, brand new prop shaft
* BSS certificate valid until March 2026
* cabin fit out 1960’s
* Material: Steel riveted
* Hull shape: Flat bottom
* Engine make/type: Henschel 517D4U diesel
* Engine Power: 90Hp
* Inside and outside hydraulic steering
* 160L diesel tank (full)
* Second 160L diesel tank
* 2x 330W Solar panels + MPPT 100/50 Solar controller
* 1 x new Renogy 220Ah Lithium Ion LiFePO4
* 2 water tanks each 190L

Inside the boat:
* Standing height inside 6’5”/1.97m
* Inside wheelhouse 6’7”/2.05m
* Entry into the boat is via sliding side doors into the wheelhouse containing built-in L-shaped sofa with under-storage. Huge windows allow for generous amounts of light into a beautiful living space
* Floorboards lift for easy access to the engine and gearbox underneath
* Steps down to galley kitchen with hob and storage cupboards as well as small kitchen table. Huge windows throughout the galley space including portholes on either side
* Newly installed Bathroom wet room with basin and movable portaloo
* Full-sized raised double bed up-front with fully opening front-window hatch and generous amounts of storage space underneath
* Rear of wheelhouse is a cozy space under rear deck containing convertible bed arrangement (2 x singles or 1 x double bed) with two windows and a porthole

In addition:
* Shore power electric hook up with 240v sockets with a mix of 12v and 240v electrics
* New 2-burner-hob and on-demand gas-powered water heater
* Heating provided by a coal or wood fired Boatman stove with back boiler, which heats radiators in the wheelhouse and bedroom. Serviced in January 2020.

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