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“ELEANOR” 72′ Dutch “Luxemotor” Barge – 1921 – 260,000 EUR SOLD
ELEANOR is a classic luxemotor with beautiful lines and a well-designed interior suited for year-round living aboard and cruising the inland waterways of Europe. Accommodation includes two double bedrooms; a spacious bathroom with full-sized, tiled shower; and a large lounge/dining room with a well-appointed galley. Wood floors, 2+-meter headroom, lots of windows and light throughout. On deck forward is a sundeck with ample seating for al fresco eating and entertaining, with a hatch down to a workshop and storage area below. The large wheelhouse folds down for getting under the low bridges of the Canal du Midi. ELEANOR is a barge that has been well-maintained, surveyed regularly and is centrally moored in the medium-sized French town of Roanne, about 1 hour from Lyon, 4 hours from Paris via TGV. Eleanor is a much-photographed boat, gracing the cover of the Roanne tourist office brochure, as well as the pages of GEO and Fluvial magazines. She’s a grande old dame ready to continue a life of travel and exploration in France and beyond at a civilized, leisurely pace.
Current Price: EUR 260,000
(US$ 364,936)
Located in Roanne, France
Specs
Year: 1921
Builder: H. Haring, Wilnis, Netherlands
Designer: Unknown
Flag of Registry: Belgium
Hull Material: Steel
Dimensions
Includes Bowsprit
LOA: 72 ft 0 in
Beam: 13 ft 9 in
Minimum Draft: 3 ft 2 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 3 in
Displacement: 141095 lbs Dry Load
Engines
Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel
Engine Brand: DAF 475
Engine(s) Power: 80 HP
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Stern drive
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Cruising Speed: 6 knots
Maximum Speed: 13 knots
Year Built: 1960
Engine Hours: 1400
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 Stainless steel (528 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 Stainless steel (342 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of single berths: 2
Number of double berths: 1
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 1
Electronics
Navigation center
TV set
Radio
CD player
Inside Equipment
Heating
Hot water
Washing machine
Oven
Microwave oven
Electric head
Refrigerator
Deep freezer
Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Generator
Inverter
Electrical Circuit: 24V
Outside Equipment/Extras
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table
Tender
| Accommodations Accommodation includes an aft owners’ cabin and forward guest cabin, each with deds, chair, closets and small built-in desk. There is a large bathroom with head, three small cabinets, large storage area and full-sized tile shower. The well appointed galley is open to the saloon. The large saloon is furnished with an oak dining table, an L-shaped built in seating unit and oak chairs. There is a “Ligne Roset” armchair and sofa, bookshelves, television with satellite dish, a Swiss woodburning stove and wood chest, plus some small tables and cabinets. The interior is well-insulated with solid wood floors, ample headroom, lots of windows and light throughout. On deck forward is a sundeck with ample seating for al fresco eating and entertaining, with a hatch down to a workshop and storage area below. The large wheelhouse has a chart table and a dining table for two that folds up to serve four, and a magnificent old wheel. |
| Galley The well appointed galley complete with ample counter space, storage, stove, refridgerator and freezer is open to the saloon. |
Description
Now based in the French canals, ELEANOR is well-designed for year-round living aboard and cruising the inland waterways of Europe. The wood portion of the wheelhouse folds down for getting under low bridges on the Canal du Midi. ELEANOR is centrally moored in the medium-sized French town of Roanne, about one hour from Lyon and four hours from Paris vis TGV. She is a much photographed vessel, gracing the cover of the Roanne tourist office brochure, as well as the pages of the GEO and Fluvial magazines. She is a grand old vessel suitable for experiencing life and travel in France and beyond at a civilized pace with the comforts of your own home.