Floating Cafe Steel Barge Live Aboard & Income
- Boat REF# · 144416
- LOA · 50.00m
- Year · 1940
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Multihull
- Berths · 4
- Lying · Devon
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Extra Details
| Designer | Royal Navy |
|---|---|
| Builder | Royal Navy |
| Lying | Devon |
| Water capacity | 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Generator output | 7KVA |
|---|
The generator is a 7KVA diesel powered Scorpion which provides all the 240v electrical power to the vessel. The two 12v batteries provide power to the domestic water pump.
Dimensions
| LOA | 50.00m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 9.00m |
| Draft Min | 1.50m |
| Draft Max | 1.50m |
| Headroom | 2.13m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by:
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Multihull |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Designed and built by the Royal Navy in 1940 as a Seamanship Training Barge, she was in the River Dart before being towed to North Devon. Over the last two years she has been converted into a commercial cafe with onboard private accommodation.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 3 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 2 heads |
A large aft cabin currently has a double bed, wood burning stove, shelves and storage. Two further aft cabins are currently used for storage but could easily be converted to either single or twin bunk accommodation.
There are two galley areas, one has two cookers, sinks and preparation areas and is for commercial use, the other is adjacent to the private accommodation for domestic use. There are also two separate heads. The commercial one is fitted with an electric system connected to a mascerator and the large holding tank. The domestic one is a chemical system. Both have hand basins. The domestic area also has a shower unit. The fittings are basic but operational.
8 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
A large aft cabin currently has a double bed, wood burning stove, shelves and storage. Two further aft cabins are currently used for storage but could easily be converted to either single or twin bunk accommodation.
There are two galley areas, one has two cookers, sinks and preparation areas and is for commercial use, the other is adjacent to the private accommodation for domestic use. There are also two separate heads. The commercial one is fitted with an electric system connected to a mascerator and the large holding tank. The domestic one is a chemical system. Both have hand basins. The domestic area also has a shower unit. The fittings are basic but operational.
8 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps |
|---|
Electric windlass
3 anchors
(Stockless)
The windlass is not connected. Its operation is not known.
Nav Equipment
| Stereo | |
|---|---|
| Navigation lights |
Broker's Comments
Here is a unique opportunity to purchase a floating business and home all in one. The vessel has been converted into a successful cafe with a licence for 36 covers inside and a further 24 outside on deck. It also has a music licence to midnight and a Liquor Licence with meals. The vessel comes complete with everything required to operate commercially including espresso machine, coffee ginder, soup kettle, filter coffee machine, tea urn, wine cooler, crockery, cutlery, glassware, cash register and much more. The galley and bar are also fully equipped. The commercial area is tastefully decorated with an obvious nautical theme. Solid timber tables and bench seating provide character. There is a large wood burning stove in the cafe to keep the area warm in winter. Currently trading upto £500 per day and with the opportunity to cater for private functions, celebrations, weddings etc.
The onboard private accommodation is basic but could be further improved to make a very comfortable home. It is usable as it is.
The midships deck area is enormous and is currently not utilised but has a working 3 ton crane.
There are vast amounts of dry storage areas under the foredeck, down below the main saloon and living quarters. The former bridge areas are used as a workshop, paint store and rope store.
The current mooring has a very modest monthly charge and this may be available by arrangement with the local authorities, or the vessel could be towed to a new location.
This vessel could appeal to those looking for a "sea change", as a live aboard, as a commercial venture, as a project to futher improve or as a going concern. Most of the hard work has been done so please contact the broker to arrange a personal inspection which is strictly by appointment only.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.