Living afloat

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

The Anchor winch: A collection of photos taken between December 2005 & August 2007

The following photos of the anchor winch were taken during December 2005 until August 2007 when she was completely cleaned and repainted.

• General photos
• Detailed pictures after she was painted

General photos

As we found the boat in December 2005

In February 2006, just before the previous owner painted it completely black

In March 2006, just after it was painted black

The engine and engine platform cleaned, prior of having a coat of primer

At the beginning of August 2007: all paint removed

August 2007: The anchor winch in primer

The other parts of the winch also put in primer

Detailed pictures after she was painted

All detail pictures were taken after she got her first coat of paint. A week later she got her final coat of paint.

Wheel on port side of the boat

Wheel on starboard side of the boat

Cover box of the anchor winch engine, nicely repainted