75ft x 15ft Barge Based Houseboat £165,000

Background

Originally built as a Humber Keel barge by Yorkshire Shipyard in around 1912 with 6mm steelwork. Fixed steel wheelhouse, double glazed windows and portholes throughout. The portholes are solid brass and were originally from a US naval vessel. Manoah has been substantially refitted by the current owners in 2014 for use as a floating home to a 3 bedroom lay-out. Engine and running gear not fitted.

From the Bow

From the bow there is a large self-draining fore deck with built in skylight for the saloon below.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings, cabin sides and hull sides are lined with painted plasterboard. The floor is laid with solid oak planking throughout apart from the two forward bedrooms which have carpet and the bathroom which has ceramic tiles. There are curtains or blinds to all windows.

Forward Bedroom 13ft 7in x 14ft 0in

Large forward master bedroom with ample space for a free-standing double bed and furniture

Heating: Under floor heating.

Lighting: 2 x solid brass side opening portholes. 2 x round skylights. 2 x 240v, ceiling lights.

Power: 6 x 240v sockets.

Second Bedroom 7ft 7in x 10ft 0in

Second forward double bedroom, that could also be used as a study or second living room. Space for furniture of own choice.

Heating: Under floor heating.

Lighting: 1 x solid brass side opening porthole. 2 x round skylights. 2 x 240v, ceiling lights.

Power: 4 x 240v sockets.

Corridor Lighting: 1 x solid brass side opening porthole.

Saloon 32ft 5in x 14ft 0in

Extremely Spacious lounge with space for your own furniture. Stairs leading up to the wheelhouse galley.

Heating: Cosy Fire solid fuel stove set on tiled. Under floor heating.

Lighting: 5 x solid brass side opening portholes. 1 x large fixed skylight. 6 x 240v, ceiling lights.

Power: 8 x 240v sockets.

Bathroom 11ft 04in x 6ft 8in

The cabin bathroom has a white suite comprising:

Suite: Cast iron roll top bath with telephone style mixer tap with shower attachment. Vanity unit with inset wash basin, monobloc tap and storage space beneath. Blue Diamond composting toilet.

Power: 1 x shaver point.

Heating: 1 x electric towel rail.

Lighting: 2 x solid brass side opening portholes. 2 x 240v, ceiling lights.

Third Bedroom 14ft 67in

Fixed Furniture: Fixed double bed with storage below. A range of low-level built-in cupboards are fitted both sides of the bed.

Heating: Under floor heating.

Lighting: 3 x solid brass side opening portholes. 2 x skylights. 4 x 240v, ceiling lights.

Power: 6 x 240v sockets.

Wheelhouse Galley and Dining 23ft 4in x 12ft

The fixed steel wheelhouse houses the galley/dining area and has solid beech cupboards with fabric coverings. Solid beech worktops with ceramic tiling to the splash-backs. Spacious dining area that houses a 7ft dining table and a butchers block

Base Units: 1 x double cupboard. 1 x single cupboard beneath the sink. 1 x full height cupboard. Cooker space. Fridge housing. Freezer housing. Washing machine housing.

Wall Units: 1 x large wall mounted corner cupboard.

Appliances: Beko slot in gas oven with separate grill. Indesit 240v fridge. Indesit 240v freezer. Candy washing machine. Sharp microwave. Ceramic Butlers sink with chrome monobloc tap.

Power: 4 x 240v sockets.

Lighting: 5 x wooden double glazed windows with side openings. 1 x set of French doors. 1 x fixed skylight. 6 x 240v, ceiling lights.

Rear Deck and Stern

A hardwood door leads out to the rear deck with guard rail and gas locker.

Specifications

BUILDER
Originally built as a Humber Keel barge by Yorkshire Shipyard in around 1912 .

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1912
Humber Keel Barge
6mm

INSULATION
Spray foam & Kingspan insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Not stated.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 75
Cabin Length 68 1
Width: 15
Interior Headroom: 71 64
Fore Deck:
Rear Deck
Draught: 4 2
Air Draught: Not Stated

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 2 x wooden double glazed windows with side openings. 7 x brass side opening portholes.
Starboard side: 2 x wooden double glazed windows with side openings. 7 x brass side opening portholes.
Front: 1 x set of French doors.
Rear: 1 x wooden double glazed window with side opening. 1 x hardwood door.
Roof: 6 x Round sky lights. 2 x large fixed skylights.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
No engine or running gear fitted.

WATER
Water supplied from mains water. Water is heated by the Worcester gas fired combi-boiler.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Cosy Fire solid fuel stove in the saloon and the Worcester gas fired combi-boiler running the under-floor heating.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
240v lights throughout protected by fuses.

GAS
2 x 47kg propane cylinders housed in the stern locker provide gas to the cooker and the gas fired boiler.

FIRE SAFETY
3 x 2kg Dry Powder extinguishers
3 x Fire Blankets

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat last docked for blacking in 2015. The hull is protected by 6 anodes.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF INVENTORY
The boat comes equipped with a normal cruising inventory including a full set of ropes and fenders. Any additional items not listed must be negotiated separately with the owner.

MOORING INFORMATION
Moorings available by separate negotiation.