When we first saw our classic Kempenaar barge her name was stil Jole. She was working hard and sailed throughout the Netherlands with grain, wheat and corn. After the approval of our houseboat design by the municipality of Zaanstad we bought her and started the design (by Wendy Rommers) and renovation. So Jole retired and we changed her name to Jolie. We shortened her 16 m at Talsma. All the work on the steal we’ve done at Koopmans Ijzerwerk. Moed & Van Gulpen (nu gefuseerd met SRF) was our interior constructor who built the design exactly the way we wanted it. This whole ren... read more

Capricorn ceased trading in August 1997 and was purchased for conversion to a houseboat. The vessel was shortened by 10m; the aft accommodation was upgraded along with machinery spaces, hull and deck. A new and complete conversion of the main-hold ( ex cargo working area ) was carried out. This work was undertaken professionally ( to a very high standard ) at Acorn Shipyard in Rochester, Kent. Subsequently, during the winter of 2006 / 2007 the original aft accommodation was completely removed and renewed. The original "Green Book" ( Dutch Trading Book ) is still onboard listing h... read more

Several Luxe motors and Kempenaars for sale, commercial as well as liveaboard. Also commercial coastal cargo vessels for sale. Give us a call for the latest available barges and prices. Barges up to 80 meters for sale.... read more

Luxury charter yacht, live aboard barge. Lots of money has been spend to convert this former waterbarge in a very nice and cosy vessel. Fully welded barge. First part of the conversion took place about 10 years ago but the current owner has finished and updated the vessel to its current state. She is easy to sail and well laid out for long periods on board.... read more

Kempenaar 41m Dutch Barge A lovely and classic Dutch barge, with a very wide beam she is very spacious throughout. The vessel was shortened by 10m; the aft accommodation was upgraded along with machinery spaces, hull and deck, to a very high standard by Acorn Shipyard... read more