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Aak Rival (-SOLD-)

The Rival is a unique vessel. There are only a few left of these vessels in the Netherlands. She was built in 1910 as a sailing cargo vessel and has since never been altered. The original papers comes with the boat.

The 20m long boat has three compartments, a front peak, a cargo hold and a back accommodation where a living space and bedroom used to be. The original cabin interior is still there.

Specifications

• Built: 1910
• Dimensions: 20m x 4,10m
• Propulsion: N/A
• Bow thruster: N/A
• Generator: N/A
• Type of fuel: N/A
• Mooring: Sluiskil
• Hull composition: Steel, riveted

Contact information

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

Pictures

Here are some pictures of the Rival.

• Exterior pictures
• Interior pictures

Exterior pictures

The Rival has a very unique shape of hull

Entrance to the front peak: a new hatch has been placed

Manual anchor winch on the front of the boat

View to the back accommodation.

The cargo hold, the bottom has been threatened; cleaned and preserved

The cargo hold, the bottom has been threatened, cleaned and preserved

Den and gangway are in very good condition

Side view of the Rival

Complete view of the Rival

Interior pictures

The original interior of the boat

The original interior of the boat