Living afloat

The story of the Luxe Motor MS Watergeus and how to convert a Dutch barge into a houseboat

MS Watergeus

The Watergeus is my home. It's an old Dutch Luxe Motor, build in 1929.

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Spes Salutis

The Spes Salutis had her den being raised on a third of her cargo hold; giving the owner more space and a higher living area. This small addition is in line with the vessel and a nice example of combining the traditional look with comfort.

As she was looking when in commercial trade

After raising the den, reusing the hatches for roof

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