FOR SALE – Drie Gebroeders 50ft Dutch Barge Tjalk with MOORING at Springfield Marina, East London Follow this link to a video tour of Drie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umXzGoqK0og Drie Gebroders is a 50ft Dutch tjalk built in 1914 at the shipyard of Minne Moles van der Werf in Sneek, Holland. She was originally used as a sailing cargo ship on the Frisian canals, until 1961/62 when she was rebuilt/converted to a traditional Dutch barge sailing yacht at the famous shipyard of  I.Blom in Hindeloopen (still well known for outstanding yacht design). At that time Drie was short... read more

Bolle Beer was built in Holland in 1927 as a commercial carrying boat. She traded until the late 1960s when she got converted to a liveaboard. In 1989, Bolle Beer was transported to the UK and operated as a trip boat on the River Weaver from Northwich Town Centre. By 2005, work started to refit Bolle Beer back to a residential boat. The interior was completed stripped, reinsulated and refitted to a very high standard.... read more

Vrouwe Cornelia is a unique double berth Dutch Tjalk built in Groningen in 1908, recently renovated and adapted for low impact off-grid living. The lateral curves of her original riveted hull have been preserved and the majority of the steel below the water line has been replaced. A beautiful hybrid encompassing early twentieth century ship design and contemporary structural, ecological and aesthetic integrity. Cornelia has been my home for nearly ten years and since 2014 has undergone a complete renovation of the hull and superstructure, starting in 2015 with a new 6mm steel baseplate runn... read more

Considered by many to be the prettiest boat in Limehouse marina, Zwerver is a Dutch Tjalk replica from 1992 and was successfully surveyed in March 2022 with the survey report available for inspection by interested parties. Very well maintained and with her topsides recently repainted, she is available to move onboard immediately. Her cabin roof provides a wonderful space from which to enjoy the fabulous marina views and her particularly large wheelhouse is perfect for entertaining and/or for use as a large, light office space for those working from home. The large, wrap around seating area ea... read more

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

Immerse yourself in the world of maritime history with the Jantina, a classic Dutch Tjalk, crafted in the year 1911. The essence of the Jantina will transport you back in time, captivating your senses with the warm feel of wood and the allure of its classic design. Boasting a spacious berth, the Jantina promises the ultimate serenity and relaxation as you glide along the waterways. Blackened hull in 2020. Equipped with a Boat Safety Certificate. Additionally, a recent hull survey is also available. The “Jantina” has been thoughtfully upgraded with modern amenities, incl... read more

Year: 1880 LOA: 26.3 m Beam: 4.72 m Draft: 1.78 m Construction: Iron Hull/Keel: Flat-bottomed HIN: N/A Description: A beautiful traditional Dutch cargo barge, ‘Neljan’ has been beautifully converted into an extremely comfortable home on the water. She has bags of space and was recently out of the water for plating, anodes and blacking. Engine(s) & Electrical: Perkins M185C, 6 cylinder diesel. Engine hours: 379. Drive type: shaft & propellar. Maximum speed under power: 8kts. Last serviced: 2018... read more

** OPEN TO SERIOUS OFFERS ** Grietje is a wonderfully looked after original sailing Dutch Tjalk that has been converted into a two/three bedroom liveaboard. Built in 1898 by DREWS HOOGEZAND as a working vessel, she is an originally riveted iron hull that has been fully over platted with 6mm steel. The vessel has been drydocked in 2021, with a full 35,000 PSI blast/strip back to a WJ2 standard. She then went through a full ultrasonic underwater survey, steel welding repairs completed, full suite of 14 new anodes and finally coated with a 10 year 2pac epoxy International paint system mean... read more

This Tjalk Hollandaise is a sought-after classic ex-working sailing barge with a huge amount of character and history. She started as a trading barge in the south of Holland, had a brief spell owned by the church as a houseboat during WWII assisting people bombed out of their homes and then was found and restored by two extremely knowledgeable enthusiasts who have both lived aboard and sailed her at sea and through the canals. More recently she has fallen on harder times after the passing of her owner and now needs repainting and possibly some recommissioning before she sails again. Engine ... read more

Jonge Freerk is a historic 1903 Dutch Barge, originally named Martha. She was built by two brothers in Sneek in the Netherlands as a commercial sailing Skutsje. Around 1924 she was converted into a leisure barge and owned by a famous Dutch missionary, Father Freerk Kamma. She has nicely balanced lines, constructed of riveted iron and steel and a condition survey from May 2023 is available to read. Stepping onboard the large aft deck, which is covered by a removable canopy, steps lead down into the open plan living quarters, with the galley at the aft, making this a REVERSE LAYOUT boat. The... read more