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Kempenaar Libra (-SOLD-)

The Kempenaar Libra was built in Germany in 1957. She is a lovely vessels, completely welded. She is perfectly suited for a houseboat, since she has an massive back accommodation and even a smaller accommodation in the front. The cargo hold can to be shortened if the buyer wishes, since the boat is 56 meters long.

The ship can be delivered to the UK. The owner has contact information for shortening the boat at an reasonable price.

Paperwork, such as a hull survey, are available. The ship quiet commercial service in 2001 and has always been well maintained, even today!

Specifications

• Built: 1957
• Dimensions: 56.90m x 7.06m x 2.52m
• Propulsion: Deutz 500hp
• Bow thruster: Yes, Ford
• Generator: yes (two generators aboard)
• Type of fuel: Diesel
• Mooring: Sluiskil
• Hull composition: Steel, completely welded

Contact information

Are you interested in this boat, please contact the owner at -SOLD-

Pictures

Here are some pictures of the Libra.

• Exterior pictures
• Interior pictures

Exterior pictures

Wheelhouse and view of the back accommodation

Bow of the Libra. She likely needs shortening for use as a houseboat

Interior pictures

Back accommodation

Living room in the back accommodation, well maintained

Kitchen and dinner table

Entrance to the sleeping accommodation downstairs in the back accommodation

One of the bedrooms downstairs