Humber Barge 60ft
- Boat REF# · 274516
- LOA · 18.79m
- Year ·
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 0hp, Lister ()
- Lying · Medway, Kent UK
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Extra Details
| Lying | Medway, Kent UK |
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Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 0hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Lister () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Not much is know about the engine but a local engineer thinks he could get her going again. This vessel is being sold solely as a Livaboard.
Dimensions
| LOA | 18.79m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.77m |
| Draft Max | 1.18m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
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| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
There is no current survey.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
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| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
There are roof lights throughout giving plenty of natural light, as well as small portholes which add great character.
Access is via a side door into the wheelhouse where you have a large L-shape galley. The galley has been beautifully fitted and is well equipped. The wide staircase takes you down to the saloon area which includes large Wood burning stove, a small door off the saloon leads to the second bedroom where the owners have made use of every inch of the space! This barge oozes character and has such a lovely feel about her.
Moving forward from the saloon you have the master bedroom which benefits from a bath & sink in a open plan style on the port side. Continue forward into heads which benefits from a large shower to and much character.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
There are roof lights throughout giving plenty of natural light, as well as small portholes which add great character.
Access is via a side door into the wheelhouse where you have a large L-shape galley. The galley has been beautifully fitted and is well equipped. The wide staircase takes you down to the saloon area which includes large Wood burning stove, a small door off the saloon leads to the second bedroom where the owners have made use of every inch of the space! This barge oozes character and has such a lovely feel about her.
Moving forward from the saloon you have the master bedroom which benefits from a bath & sink in a open plan style on the port side. Continue forward into heads which benefits from a large shower to and much character.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders |
1 anchors
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
Boatshed Medway are delighted to present this Humber Keel Barge which use to be the famous Greenwich Bookboat. The Bookboat sailed into Greenwich in the summer of 1978, She then become a favorite destination for children for the next 20-odd years. The Bookboat was the only specialist children’s bookshop south of the river and probably the only floating children’s bookshop in the world. And for its size it packed quite a punch - by 1984 it was carrying over 7,000 titles! She sadly had to close in the early 90's due to Health & safety laws & a few years later she was purchased by the current owners who converted her into the 2 bed live aboard she is today. This lovely vessel is stacked in history & makes a very good sized 2 bedroom home on the water. The residential mooring she currently occupies can be taken over subject to the marina's approval, the current owners are paying around £300 per month & she located close to the historic town of Rochester in Kent. There is plenty of parking and this barge benefits from her own private terrace adjacent.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
2 years
Why are you selling her?
moving abroad
Where have you sailed her?
Used as a houseboat