Specifications:   Year:                       1898                       LOA:                       22.6 m Beam:                     4.57 m                                              Draft:                      1.36 m Construction:           Steel                                                   Hull/Keel:                Flat HIN:                        N/A   Description: '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-plated with 6mm steel. The vessel has been dry docked 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 meaning she does not need to be re-slipped until 2031. The bilges have also been cleaned and resealed from the interior. She is sold with a complete 2021 boat survey (as well as survey/service history dating back to 2004) and also the option to take on the mooring at the Embankment Marina, Gravesend. With a keenness to keep the original lines of such a beautiful vessel, the only detraction from the original specification of the build is the fully collapsible wheelhouse at the stern. Outside of this, the original rigging, sails, deck equipment, mast, lee boards are all accounted for and in working order. The deck coaming has also been raised slightly to allow generous head room in the living area, but not so much it detracts from the lines. She also comes fitted with a DAF 6 cylinder 195 HP engine that was serviced at the beginning of 2021 and was used to transport her from Gravesend to Hoo to be slipped and back again without missing a beat. The external topsides and coach roof have also benefited from full repaint recently so she is looking extremely pretty! Internally, the barge has received a full renovation using proper insulation covered over with painted marine moisture resistant ply. Coming down from the wheelhouse you come into an area affectionately known as the skippers cabin that could be used as an utility space or a home office or children’s play room. A new bathroom with full height stand up shower is on your right as you move through the boat and a toilet with a heated seat! Moving further on, a fully renovated kitchen sold with all white goods including a washing machine, full size gas double oven and hobs, plenty of storage space leading into a wide open plan saloon living area. The saloon benefits from beautiful brass portholes and authentic brass skylights leaving the saloon area flooded with natural light. Forward of the mast step there is the option of fitting in another bedroom before finally coming to the master cabin which has a built in queen size bed. The barge is warmed by an oil based boiler that takes it’s feed from the fuel tank, and with 11 radiators in the system leaves the living space toasty warm even in the coldest winter months. It also benefits from a beautifully ornate log burner in the main saloon. 'Grietje' has been in our family since 2006, and took part in the 2012 Queen’s River Thames Pageant as one of the oldest boats on the river Thames. She has been very well looked after and cared for, and is ready to be moved onto straight away. We look forward to passing over this fantastic piece of history.    Engine(s) & Electrical: DAF 195hp, 6 cylinder diesel. Last serviced: May 2021. Drive type: shaft. Maximum speed: 6kts. Fuel capacity: 750 litres. Fuel consumption: 12 litres/hour. 4 batteries charged from the engine. Shore power. 30Amp Victron battery charger. 240v Lister diesel generator.   Deck & Canvas: 2 anchors, anchor windlass, deck hatches, warps, fenders, cockpit cushions.   Navigation & Safety: VHF, navigation lights, gas detector, bilge pumps, fire extinguishers.   Miscellaneous: Hull overplated with steel, and treated with 10 year Intershield 2pac epoxy. Viewings are by appointment only.   Disclaimer: The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Highway Marine Ltd who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars, and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified independent agents to carry out a survey, and/or any mechanical and electrical checks.