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

MS Watergeus
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The Watergeus is my home. It's an old Dutch Luxe Motor, build in 1929.
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Hagenaar (40.000 EURO)

This hagenaar has nicely been converted as holiday ship. She is suited for France!

Specifications

  • Built: 1912
  • Dimensions: 20m x 4,2m
  • Propulsion: DAF with hydraulic gearbox
  • Bow thruster: No
  • Generator: No
  • Type of fuel: Diesel
  • Mooring: Sluiskil
  • Hull composition: Steel, riveted

Contact information

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

Pictures


Her original rudder


Front deck with anchor winch


back deck with steering wheel and hatch to the engine room

 

 
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