Vrouw Aaltje was built in 1904 and was formally a cargo boat between The Netherlands and Belgium. She was then a very well-kept leisure boat spending time in Zealand NL and Paris. She was brought to the UK in 2014 and has lived the last nine years in London on the Thames where she was adapted for liveaboard use but she has retained all her sailing capabilities. She is a charming boat in very good condition and has been well-looked after. We have had a wonderful time with her but due to our expanding family now need to pass her on to a new custodian who will love her as much as we hav... read more

Dutch Sailing Klipper - 1912 Currently on a winter mooring till the end of Feb in Sharpness (on the Gloucester/Sharpness canal). Was built in Snakkerburen Frisland and was used as an inland and coastal cargo transport boat. Currently insured for coastal passages and inland waterways for £120,000 Approx. £200,000 has been spent on this vessel over the last 14 year period. The barge was purchased in 2007 as an original empty unconverted vessel and has since been professional fitted from the hull up (some fixing works still to be finalised). Some of the works includes -... read more

Boatshed Essex are delighted to feature this delightful Sailing Barge, packed with history, modernisation, comfort and performance. Built in 1905, by Humphrey and Grey, in iron, she was a bonded, spirit barge, mainly carrying tea (unrigged). She had sweeps to navigate on the tides fitted, also with a rudder and tiller steering. From 1958 she became one of four training barges for, Lightermen on the River Thames, during which time she had a new bottom and rubbing band. During the 1970's, the vessel was converted to a swim head sailing barge, with budget stern, a gaff rig, including shrouds ... read more

* HEAVILY REDUCED - THIS BARGE IS NOW AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN PRICE. OVER £1m SPENT ON HER * Boatshed London are delighted to offer this magnificent 25m Dutch Tjalk for sale. A truly spectacular, fully working sailing barge that has had over £1m invested in it over the last few years and represents a fantastic opportunity for the right buyer to enjoy this boat as much as the current owners have. This Groningen Tjalk, one of very few left, has been brought back to its original condition so her beautiful, flowing lines are in tact and there has never been any extensions or alterations. The ... read more

A 10m Traditional Dutch design of steel sailing barge, built in 1979 in Huitema, Holland. She carries a traditional Gaff rig and has leeboards. Shallow flat bottom (less than metre). Ideal for cruising around in the shallow Estuaries and rivers. Well fitted out accommodation, a very workable interior, would make a comfy liveaboard. Headroom of 5ft 11ins She has an all paint finish, August 2023 to complete the refurbishment of her paint work inside and out and re-varnishing. She is a real credit to her owner. Viewing by arrangement. Recommended.... read more