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Luxe Motor Arma (SOLD)

The Arma is an original wide beam Luxe Motor built in 1928 at Gebroeders van Diepen in Waterhuizen. She left commercial services at in February 2007 and is an excellent condition. Bottom report is available on request. Her SI is still valid until April 2007.

Her back accommodation is very comfortable with central heating and a bath. You can live on her the day she's yours!

Her large cargo hold offers you plenty of space for making a large home, or a home and a work place, etc...

Technically the boat can be shortened to 30 meters.

Specifications

  • Built: 1926
  • Dimensions: 43,33m x 6,29m x 1,99m
  • Propulsion: John DEERE 254hp
  • Bow thruster: yes, DAF powered
  • Generator: Yes
  • Type of fuel: Diesel
  • Mooring: Sluiskil
  • Hull composition: Steel, riveted

Contact information

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

Pictures

Here are some pictures of the Arma.

Exterior pictures


Side view of the Arma


View from behind


View on the back accommodation. There is a crane and life boat


The boat is equiped with sliding hatches

Interior pictures


Kitchen unit


Part of the living room


Controls in the wheelhouse


Control board of the bow thruster


Control board of the main engine


Main engine: John Deere


Cargo hold of the Arma

 
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