The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Humber Keel Sheffield Class Barge

Turn Key- Superb Construction
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  276325
  • LOA  ·  18.59m
  • Year  ·  1938
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 76hp, Lister HRW 6 (1980)
  • Lying  ·  Kent, UK
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Suzzanne McDonald

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Richard Dunston
Lying Kent, UK
Fuel capacity 2,800.0 ltr (616.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,600.0 ltr (352.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 400.0 ltr (88.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 05/12/2017

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 76hp
Engine make and model Lister HRW 6 (1980)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 7.6 ltr (1.7 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Generator output 5.5KVA

Engine serviced 2019 and gearbox oil changed.
200w solar power.

Dimensions

LOA 18.59m
Beam 4.72m
Draft Min 1.22m
Draft Max 1.22m
Airdraft 3.35m
Displacement 55,000kg (121,275.0lbs)
Headroom 1.88m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Favourable survey and jobs carried out. Blacked - 3 coats of 2 pack epoxy 2017. Anodes Changed.
Boat safety Certificate to 23rd August 2022
is a Humber Keel built by Richard Dunston at Thorne in 1938. She was built for Henry Scarr Ltd 1938, for whom she worked for a number of years. She worked on the River Trent as a commercial barge up to 1975. She was then converted to a house boat, still with her engine. She is now in full commission and is subject to regular survey. She was steamed down from Grimsby to the Medway during summer 2019.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

Fantastic accommodation with a very cosy feel and lots of light floods through. Theres 2 double bedrooms and you could also sleep some extra people in the saloon if needs be. There is a dining area, lovely floors and a relatively large bathroom with full size bath in it. The wheel house makes for a lovely galley too. There is also a fabulous workshop room.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Dryer

Fantastic accommodation with a very cosy feel and lots of light floods through. Theres 2 double bedrooms and you could also sleep some extra people in the saloon if needs be. There is a dining area, lovely floors and a relatively large bathroom with full size bath in it. The wheel house makes for a lovely galley too. There is also a fabulous workshop room.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps

Manual windlass
1 anchors
(60kg)
30.00m of chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
VHF DSC radio
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn
Security Alarm

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
Lovely Humber Barge, on an excellent transferable residential mooring in Faversham . Last survey, new anodes and blacked 2018. Super solid build quality and ready to go for the next owner. Original blue registery document. Galley wheelhouse, down to lounge and dining area. Two double bedrooms, full size bathroom and a workshop. Central heating plus stove. Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. Lister 6 cylinderengine - sounds great. 2000w solar. In full commission. Lovely home and fully functional cruising barge.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Humber Keel Sheffield Class Barge has been personally photographed and viewed by Suzzanne McDonald of Boatshed Medway. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

4 and a half years

Why are you selling her?

Emmigrating

Where have you sailed her?

East Coast, Sheffield to Kent

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