50x9ft Dutch Barge

 

This spectacular tulip barge is the very image of a classic Dutch boat. Be prepared to chat to everyone you meet in the locks about this tiny ship. She’s one of the few that you can comfortably take on the canal system in the UK, with her fold-down wheelhouse she’s as low as a narrowboat and the draft is shallow enough too. 

 

The hull is in lovely condition with minimal plating, she’s been well looked after. We blacked the hull this week (May 2025) and attached new anodes. We encourage you to book a survey and we can include any welding recommendations in the sale (we don’t think there’ll be any). We will also lift the boat for free. The engine is in perfect running order and the boat is simple to steer and move with the benefit of a bow thruster.

 

As you can see from the pictures, there’s plenty of space inside to fit out to your specifications, with lovely wood floors and excellent carpentry. She has the potential to be a warm, inviting space. 

 

Barges like this don’t come up often here, message me for a walk through video, I very much look forward to showing you on board. We are open every day except Sunday for viewings here at Hemel Marina HP1 2RZ, just send me a text when you’re on your way and I’ll make sure I’m free. We also have other barges which haven’t gone online yet, so it’s always well worth a visit. 

 

Whether you’re an experienced boater, or this is your first time, this could be an extremely exciting and rewarding boat for you. Come take a look!