One of the nicer Dutch barges I've seen! So clean and bright inside too, although the exterior paint sorely needs some touch-up. If I were satisfied with only cruising the wide beam capable canals, this boat would be very comfortable to do so.
I guess at a pinch given fact she has a flattish hull I assume on a very calm summer sea you could hire a pilot and go over to France in summer months and travel the French network......but U.K. broadbeam network beautiful too just the idea of an adventure in her appeals.
As much as I would love to someday purchase a narrowboat and cruise the entire network, a boat like this could very well make me say "enh, doing the whole thing's kinda overrated."
No the canals are different. I want to cruise entire network as a continuous cruiser... have an adventure. U.K. is very beautiful and most of time we miss it speeding through at 70 miles per hour in our cars. But Replica Dutch barges fun too 😊
I wondered the same, if it is it could be just be from the sink splashing over and not being noticed for awhile, and a fairly easy fix (especially given the kitchen looks like it was designed by someone who's never used one): definately worth investigating before buying tho of course.
Underwhelming, badly layed out galley, no proper freezer, no dinette and rickety folding chairs on a luxury boat aren't really the thing. Tiny weeny shower for a boat of this size, I'd expect a proper hip bath. Rear cabin looks nice but low head height and ridiculous steps. Boat designers and fitters really seem to struggle coming up with a good layout for widebeams, especially the Dutch barge style.
It's odd how many designers get so much wrong with boat internals. Maybe it's a 'sort it as we go' approach. I'm seriously considering getting a custom shell made and doing my own fit-out. I have the skills, but I really wanted a turn-key.
Thank you for showing off this beautiful Dutch Barge and so interesting to see the interior.
That, to me, explains the expression: "Dream Boat". Ticks every possible box. Love it.
One of the nicer Dutch barges I've seen! So clean and bright inside too, although the exterior paint sorely needs some touch-up. If I were satisfied with only cruising the wide beam capable canals, this boat would be very comfortable to do so.
I guess at a pinch given fact she has a flattish hull I assume on a very calm summer sea you could hire a pilot and go over to France in summer months and travel the French network......but U.K. broadbeam network beautiful too just the idea of an adventure in her appeals.
Best boat I’ve ever seen by far. Not a thing about this that could be better
Lovely boat. Love the oak. Thank you for showing all those cupboards.
I was just thinking of you Mike when James mentioned all the storage places !! 😎
What a fabulous boat. Hopefully movement restrictions will soon ease then I would add a couple more solar panels and head for the Canal du Midi.
Love the aft cabin. Office/spare room/get-away-from-it-all space, take your pick..🙂
Although I'm looking for a narrow beam, this would sorely tempt me to reconsider! Absolutely beautiful boat
Was just thinking the very same, how wonderful to take that beauty from Calais down to Carcassonne!
@@StuartBtn with a whippet ✊🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@Yorkshiremadmick one of my most favourite books that 😀
@@StuartBtn Was a great tv show too.
The channel crossing was epic.
Some great adventures on their way down to Carcassonne !
@@Yorkshiremadmick now you have my attention, what when how where tv show??? Where can I see this?
“Such a lovely Boat”
Anchors away. And Off we go.
Ready for a whole world of adventures.
Nice boat, wow! Thank you for the tour.
Lovely! It wasn't going to be cheap, but - I think - pretty good value.
Agreed I feel it’s good value for what you seem to be getting from this boat ...if hull good in boating terms a good investment.
I would live in that aft cabin!
Dear Santa, if I’m a good girl for the next ten minutes can I please have this boat ???? Pretty please ????
Stunning boat truly stunning x
You need to be good for at least 12 minutes then check your Christmas stocking 😂🤣😂
@@lisadefries6718 😂 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
cracking boat.. love the layout, great for families with noisy kids who can stay aft
Just 1 word, WOW!!
Stunning craft.
So this is the royal Yacht I've been hearing so much about.
If only canals were wider, lovely boat.
crt should widen all locks to at least 14 feet
I'm looking for a 10ft wide-beam so I can use the northern network, and importantly, the Ribble Link which has a 10ft 6" max on a good day.
They are in France 😊
As much as I would love to someday purchase a narrowboat and cruise the entire network, a boat like this could very well make me say "enh, doing the whole thing's kinda overrated."
No the canals are different. I want to cruise entire network as a continuous cruiser... have an adventure. U.K. is very beautiful and most of time we miss it speeding through at 70 miles per hour in our cars.
But Replica Dutch barges fun too 😊
Bumble didn't get to go on the road trip to Uxbridge.😥
Wait, apparently he did, he's featured in a still shot on the website. 😃
I thought the same thing while watching the video... only to be like "oh THERE you are!" when looking at the pictures. :D
Such a beautiful boat.
What a beautiful boat
Is that mold in that galley cabinet?
Yes by:-) dont worry about does no harm.
@@bertiewooster3326 No harm? Mold should always be under control, and it indicates that their was or is a leak. It needs to be checked.
Even if it is, I don't think you'll get an official "yes"...
@@aprilbennett4161 can you come and check mine its all over but hey I'm a bloke who cares !
I wondered the same, if it is it could be just be from the sink splashing over and not being noticed for awhile, and a fairly easy fix (especially given the kitchen looks like it was designed by someone who's never used one): definately worth investigating before buying tho of course.
Stunning
Lovely boat. How much is the mooring in Uxbridge??
What a Beauty! Be still, my heart!
You could buy it yourself and live quite comfortably just outside the office. 🤣
Who could downvote this?!?
Nice bot overall but that has to be the worst galley layout I've ever seen on a boat. Who in their right mind put the stove in the corner?
Saw that, with the same reaction.
109,950
I want this boat!
I have a crush on Molly 😍
boom lovely
cranie thing?????
Very nice but I would want seating in the wheelhouse and access to the front from the bedroom, just me 🦆💕
dont like the way its kitted out id use light caravan equipment not what you took from the house
Weight isn't an issue on a canal boat, on the contrary the heavier the fit out the less ballast needs to be used to get steerage draught.
Underwhelming, badly layed out galley, no proper freezer, no dinette and rickety folding chairs on a luxury boat aren't really the thing. Tiny weeny shower for a boat of this size, I'd expect a proper hip bath. Rear cabin looks nice but low head height and ridiculous steps. Boat designers and fitters really seem to struggle coming up with a good layout for widebeams, especially the Dutch barge style.
It's odd how many designers get so much wrong with boat internals. Maybe it's a 'sort it as we go' approach. I'm seriously considering getting a custom shell made and doing my own fit-out. I have the skills, but I really wanted a turn-key.
R3 437 000 ZAR. Oh well, I will keep dreaming.
Do you really have to open every cupboard and drawer it seems there are better things to see...just seems silly.
that boat is cheap for that part of the world
What waste! After a reasonable refit there is so much wasted space.. terrible interior layout and completely impracticable