Liveaboard Barge

Wright International Ltd is honoured to have for sale a very unique and classic barge for sale. At present there are only three of these vessels in the UK with the other two being owned and exhibited by museums and enthusiasts. This particular example is fully operational, in ready to go condition and would be an ideal liveaboard, cruiser or museum piece. There is a large hold measuring 16.8m x 6.8m x 3.4m that has the potential to carry 300 tonnes. This would be ideal for converting into an art gallery, photographer’s studio, an office, almost anything you like or the boat could be used to carry cargo like it once was designed for. The proud owner of this vessel would be delighted to meet with you, show you round the boat, arrange a sea trial and perhaps discuss you plans for conversion etc. A more historic vessel with as much character yet still fully operational will simply not be found. This really is a one off opportunity and a bargain now at only £49,500 from £69,500.

Vessel Type:	Liveaboard Barge
Builder:	Made in UK
Model:	31.8m Liveaboard Barge
Year:	1948
Price:	£49,500
Reference:	WIL 1655

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Dimensions

LOA:	31m 80cm
Beam:	6m 90cm
Draft:	2m 03cm
Airdraft:	5m 50cm

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Engines

One of the many advantages of this ship is the large engine room. This engine room has great access and contains all the original Crossley machinery making this an ideal enthusiast’s boat.

The engine is slow revving and very quite with loads of life left in the old girl yet. The owners have renovated this engine including fitting new fuel pumps and it runs like a dream.

The engine is direct reverse started and reversed by air from twin insured and certified air receivers. The engine controls are all duplicated in the wheelhouse and can reach speeds of around 8 knots at only 300rpm.

There is also a Crossley BV1 auxiliary engine rated at approximately 30hp with a hydraulic start system. This engine has been fully rebuilt and is used to provide the 24v electric systems.

No. of Engines:	1
Fuel:	Diesel
Drive:	Shaft Drive

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we 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.