Living afloat

The story of the Luxe Motor MS Watergeus, the Groningse snik Hornblower and how to convert a Dutch barge into a houseboat.

Back accommodation

The back accommodation has been modified in the sixties and some parts are even more modern. The divisions (toilet, galley, living room and bedroom) are most likely original.

During the conversion of my barge into a houseboat, the back accommodation is my primary area for living.

There is 24 volt light, 24 and 200 volts sockets. All of them are working. The navigation lights on the roof of the accommodation are also 24 volts.

Sleeping accommodation

The sleeping accommodation is completely separated from the living space with a wall. The wall is decorated with glass in led. There are two beds in this section. In the middle is a big cubert.

A view of the wall dividing the living space with the sleeping accommodation

Living room and kitchen

The kitchen and living room were divided by a small wall. The gas installation is still there. The bottle should be placed behind the wheelhouse, from where a gas tube is going straight to the kitchen.

The kitchen, when I bought her in April 2006

Toilet

The toilet was raised because of keeping it higher then the water level outside.

Toilet on a higher level, photo from April 2006