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Home • Barges for sale •Kempenaar Dolfijn

Kempenaar Dolfijn

The kempenaar Dolfijn is a very complete and well maintained ship. She can be used for commercial service or for conversion into a house boat. Her sister ship has been shortened and is currently in use as a houseboat in London.

The Dolfijn has all of her certificates and sailed commercially till September 2007.

The floor in the hold is metal, 10mm thickness. She is equipped with radar, etc... There is a large front and back accommodation, they are both in a good condition.

Specifications

  • Built: 1957
  • Dimensions: 56,9m x 7,05m x 2,52m
  • Propulsion: Volvo 550hp
  • Bow thruster: yes, DAF
  • Generator: yes (two)
  • Type of fuel: Diesel
  • Mooring: Sluiskil
  • Hull composition: Steel, welded

Contact information

Are you interested in this boat, please contact the owner at: (0031)653.67.61.92

Pictures

Here are some pictures of the Dolfijn.

Exterior pictures


Stern of the Dolfijn. As you notice she has a very large back accommodation

Interior pictures

 
 
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