Description

Blackbird, 23m converted Dutch steel motor barge,
Built in the early 1930's.,ex cargo carrying sailing barge (she still retains her leeboards and winches). In 1945 she was converted to a motor barge with the addition of a enclosed wheelhouse. In 1960's she was then taken out of trade and fully converted to a liveaboard, her previous name Drie Gebroeders. She was bought over to the UK in 2006.
Present owner has " used her as a home for 16 years.
Last out of water survey June 2023. Engine and associated gear in situ, decommissioned.

Specifications

Accommodation

Entrance companionway steps, sliding hatch over, a pair of washboard doors. Enter into the accommodation, Bathroom, forward portside. Shower, Toilet and sink. Forward under low foredeck are the services a large heating oil tank and two plastic water tanks. The oil fired boiler with timer switch control and a hot water calorifier, suppling Hot water to the galley, bathroom and the radiators throughout the accommodation. Access hatch above onto fore deck. Water tight bulkhead forward with door access into the forecastle.
Galley facility along portside deck. With sink. pressurized Hot and cold water . Gas cooker with hob oven and grill. Starboard seating area which could be used for dining at.
Through bulkhead going aft into the lounge/ fold down sofa converts to a double. a wood burning stove against aft bulkhead. Access corridor down starboard side, large stowage areas under the side deck. To port is the main cabin with double berth and wardrobe space.
Aft again, enter into the original accommodation cabin: a double berth sited under the wheelhouse floor. Access ladder up into the wheelhouse.
A great enclosed sunroom, a large bench seating, access doors to side decks.
On the aft deck stand 2 x gas bottles. Good headroom, central heating and electrics throughout, (apart from under her decks....)

Construction

Hull and decks and coamings all in 6mm rivetted steel plating with paint finish
A blunt bow rounded stern and rounded chines to a flat bottom.
Last, out of water survey in June 2023, for insurance and hull condition report.
Found to be fit for purpose, as a static liveaboard vessel.
Extensive over plating to the hull, now covered in layers of epoxy paint.
Under weatherproof hatch cloth fabric are her original wooden hatch boards covering the open hold area.
Hull, decks all steel, the later addition of the wheelhouse is a varnished wooden structure. Decks are fairly narrow . Hatch boards are covered with a waterproof membrane. 2 x Velux panel sky lights. 3 x Chimneys - engine, wood burner and the Boiler.
All around the accommodation windows/ portlights have been let in giving a light and airy environment below decks. Wooden planked sole boards.
Large rudder blade hung from her stern.
Anodes replaced 2023.
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Aft deck and rudder blade.

Equipment

20kg Dutch Barge anchor and chain stowed in forepeak.
Manual windlass.

Navigation Equipment

Ships wheel.

Engine(s)

The engine and associated systems all remain in place but are all decommissioned and would required extensive servicing before use....
A twin cylinder naturally aspirated indirect raw water cooled, SAMOFA 1945.
diesel fuel with a dry exhaust. 2 to 1 reversing gearbox, mild steel single shaft.
20" triple bladed Bronze propeller.
Diesel tank, deck fillers

Electrics

12v and 240v electrical systems throughout the accommodation.

Safety Equipment

Fire Blanket.
Bilge pumps

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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