Luxe Motor 31.65 with ES-TRIN
Vision Doeve Brokers
Former inland cargo vessel of the type Luxe Motor, originally built by Shipyard Fikkers in Muntendam (NL). This Dutch Barge combines classic lines with practical modifications, offering comfortable live aboard accommodation and recreational cruising on the European inland waterways. Measuring 31.65 metres in length and 5.06 metres in beam, she offers generous living space, both below deck and on deck. Powered by a Volvo Penta main engine and fitted with a proportional bow thruster, this Luxe Motor offers excellent maneuverability. The interior is suitable for permanent residence, with, among other things, two cabins, two bathrooms, a spacious salon with open galley, a washing machine and even a bathtub. The functional interior finish includes, among other things, an oak floor and various heating systems (diesel stoves, wood stove, infrared panels). Sufficient headroom is available throughout. A beautifully lined live aboard cruising vessel, combining charm, comfort and certification – ideal for water enthusiasts who wants to both navigation and habitation. The vessel has become available as the current owners, after many years of travelling and living on board with pleasure, are relocating ashore due to their advanced age. The current residential mooring may be acquired at additional cost.
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General information
| Yard: | Shipyard Fikkers, NL-Muntendam |
| Rebuilt year: | 1999 /2005 |
| Hull shape: | flatbottom |
| Hull material: | steel |
| Deck material: | steel |
| Superstructure material: | steel hardwooden top side of the wheelhouse steel hatches covers over hold wooden hatches covers over hold (niet / not / nicht / ne pas 100%) |
| Construction method: | riveted new steel is welded rubbing strake bulwark wide side decks (gunnels) deckhouse closed bollard cabinets 2 watertight bulkhead(s) |
| Self made: | interior partly |
| Steering system: | hydraulic wheel |
| Windows: | wood window frames brass portholes single glass |
| Displacement (approx.): | 121,615 m³ |
| Ballast (approx.): | present concrete blocks 36 metric tons |
| Airdraft (approx.): | 4,00 m |
| Owner: | Dutch owner |
| Registration: | Dutch registered B-registered Costs for the change of ownership and / eventually deletion are for purchasers amount. |
| Colour / Paint System: | black hull red bulwark white superstructure last underwatership treatment 04-2025 |
| Certificates: | inland waterways certificated (TRIWV / ES-TRIN) zone 2 Netherlands zone 3 zone 4 Waal, Lek & NL Rhine valid until: 07-2028 |
| Suitable for / as: | inland waterways suitable as a year round live- aboard & recreational vessel |
| General information: | Old age clause applicable. Hand over in consultation. Any transactions must be submitted to the client or owner of the vessel for approval. Until this approval has been granted, all offers made are entirely without obligation. |
| Additional information: | beautiful sheer Hull shape is suitable for drying out. forepeak with chain locker Great vessel for cruising on the European canals and rivers. |
Technical information
| Enginepower: | 200 Hp 147 kW |
| Engine brand: | Volvo Penta |
| Revolutions: | 1800 RPM |
| Engine model: | TMD96B |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Construction year engine: | 1961 |
| Running hours (approx.): | unknown |
| Fuel: | diesel |
| Fuel tank (approx.): | 1x 3000 litre 1x 600 litre 1x 400 litre steel tank(s) |
| Cooling system: | closed box cooler dry exhaust |
| Propulsion: | 4 blade propeller greased lubrication of propeller shaft |
| Gearbox: | Renk SWV20 hydraulic |
| Speed (approx.): | 10 km/hour cruising speed at 1400 RPM 15 km/hour top speed |
| Heating: | 2x stove heater on diesel & 1x stove on wood & infrared panel(s) |
| Bow thruster: | Vetus Bow Pro 320 electric bow thruster 48 Volt 320 KGF proportional |
| Electricity system: | 24 / 230 Volt 400 Volt shore power connection |
| Batteries: | 4x 230 Ah bow thruster batterie(s) 4x 200 Ah domestic batterie(s) 2x 200 Ah starter batterie(s) |
| Battery charger: | Victron Titan battery charger 48/25 Mastervolt Mass battery charger 24/50 |
| Isolation transformer: | Sterling Pro Save E galvanic isolator |
| Earth-leakage breaker: | present |
| Inverter: | Mastervolt Dakar Sine inverter 24/3000 Mastervolt convector inverter 24-12 Volt |
| Fresh water tank (approx.): | 1x 3000 litre steel tank(s) cemented tank(s) |
| Water pressure system: | hydrophore pump |
| Hot water system: | geyser (gas heater) |
| Holding tank (approx.): | Homa plastic tank(s) suitable for pumping sewage to the shore |
| Bilge pump: | present submersible pump |
| Gas system: | yes, bottle(s) in bottle box on deck |
| Additional information: | Lister auxiliary diesel engine spare propeller |
Accommodation
| Interior: | various materials have been used oak floor(s) simple interior see photographs |
| Insulation: | available |
| Cabins: | 2 cabins |
| Berth: | Aft: 2x 1-pers Midships: 1x 2-pers |
| Lay-out plan (not to scale): | see attachment |
| Bathroom: | Forward: bath thermostat tap shower thermostat tap washbasin with mixer tap and hot & cold running water in 1 area together with the toilet Aft: shower hot & cold running water in 1 area together with the toilet |
| Toilet / Heads: | Forward: flush toilet Aft: above water toilet |
| Galley: | along ships |
| Cooker: | 5-burner hob on gas stainless steel cookerhood stainless steel |
| Oven: | 1x electric oven |
| Microwave: | 1x microwave/oven |
| Fridge / Refrigerator: | present |
| Freezer: | present |
| Worktop: | hardwooden worktop |
| Washbasin: | 2x stainless steel sink |
| Water tap: | hot & cold running water |
| Dishwasher: | present |
| Headroom (approx.): | wheelhouse (approx.) 1,86 m aftcabin (approx.) 1,96 m bathroom / toilet aft (approx.) 1,89 m bathroom / toilet in the front (approx.) 2,09 m salon (approx.) 2,35 m cabin (approx) 2,34 m workshop 2,13 m |
| Additional information: | useful as live-aboard The vessel will be delivered as without the private goods like furniture, clothing, artwork and tools. washing machine hatch for moving |
Navigation equipment
| Navigation equipment: | True Heading Carbon Pro Automatic Identification System (AIS) Icom IC-M323G VHF with DSC Sailor RT2048 VHF WinGPS chartplotter navigation lights horn blue board |
Rigging and sails
| Mast: | steel |
| Lowerable: | yes manual |
Equipment
| Anchor equipment: | manual anchor winch with electric motor Klipp anchor anchor chain in hawse-hole |
| Searail / Pulpit: | searail on bulwark |
| Dinghy: | Mercury outboard engine 5 Hp dinghy |
| Davits: | present |
| Safety: | life buoys life jackets fire extinguishers according to the certification requirements |
| Additional information: | Survey report of the underwatership is available (06-2021) sundeck Takeover of the current residential berth (purchase) is possible for an additional price. |
