The barge "AVISO" was built in 1950 as a commercial barge and completely renovated by the current owners in 2007, resulting in a luxury barge that is suitable for living aboard in style or to be operated as a luxury "Hotel Boat".
The interior consists of three double cabins, each with full en-suite bathroom, a lounge room with dining area, kitchen, self contained quarters in the bow which can be used as crew cabin or studio apartment, terrace, swimming pool, storage of 25mts by 5mts in the lower deck.
AVISO provides full comfort with a 220 HP marine engine, 6 kva generator, solar energy, solar hot water system, and central heating throughout. She has a classic, solid timber hardwood deck, and has four collision bulkheads.
This unique barge is, beyond doubt, an outstanding opportunity for the discerning buyer.
Certification for Navigation is current until 2015 and can be renewed every 10yrs by European law.
This vessel has been built with anti-allergy and non cancerous products from floor to ceiling.

IVECO rebuit 1997, 220HP 800 hours: 18 litres/hour @ 2200 RPM & 18 kms/hr

- Steel hull with reinforced bottom
- Solid timber hardwood deck
- 4 x watertight bulkheads
- Glass tiled concrete swimming pool
- Artistic mosaic incorporated into side of pool
- 5 x awnings
- Dining terrace at stern
- Aged, recycled timbers used throughout

At the bow is a studio, fully equipped with kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom which can also serve as crew quarters. This studio/crew cabin is accessed from deck, but a passage can be added from below decks if desired. Next aft is a concrete pool, the pool is lined in mosaic glass tiles and features a stunning hand crafted mosaic by a world famous artist. Aft is a terrace with dining table and helm.
Entrance to the main accommodation area is through the kitchen, forward to the lounge and dining room. There are three luxury double cabins, each with ensuite bathroom, one of which has a sunken tub. Under the main deck there are large storage areas and also water tanks, washing machine and freezer. The aft engine room is separated by a collision bulkhead.
Kitchen Equipment Includes:
- Refrigerator / freezer
- Propane 5 burner stove w/ oven, rotisserie and griller
- Dishwasher
- Stainless steel sink
- "La Pierre de Benote" kitchen bench top
- "La Pierre de Tavel" on floor

Electrical & Mechanical:
- 4 x batteries, 6V, 430Amps, new
- 24 volts for generator, 1 year
- 4 x batteries for solar
- Inverter, 3000 watts
- Alternator, 600 watts
- Lister generator, 6kW
- Shore power cord and pigtail
- Central heating
- Solar energy, 3kVA. 24 Amps/p/h
- Separate solar hot water
- VHF
Plumbing:
- 4 x manual toilets
- 4 x showers
- Pressure hot water system
- Solar hot water heater, holds 200 L/ 53 gallons
- Bilge pumps
- 2 x 300kg anchor w/ 60m chain
- Anchor windlass, manual
- Davits
- Deck washdown
- Fenders
- Tender w/ oars
Items not included
- Certain portable decorations, some furniture and personal computers & electronics

not applicable

VHF

- Man overboard rig
- 8 x life jackets
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke detectors