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Home • Barges for sale • Hendrik

Hendrik (59.000 EURO)

The Hendrik is a traditional spits barge, shortened to 25 meters. She has a back accommodation that has been renovated. A new shower and toilet have been added. The hold and front accommodation are being converted at this time. Both areas can be rented out separately.

Specifications

  • Built: 1940
  • Dimensions: 24,9m x 5,05m
  • Propulsion: DAF 1160 with hydraulic gearbox
  • Bow thruster: No
  • 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 (0031)653.67.61.92.

Pictures


The back accommodation, nicely renovated


The DAF engine


The hold is being converted


New portholes were mounted in the hold and front accommodation


Being converted at this moment

 
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