Description

“Door Gunst Verkregen” – Where Heritage Meets Real-World Practicality

“Door Gunst Verkregen” is no ordinary barge — she’s a character-packed iron Dutch beauty, built around 1905 and a stunning example of masterful traditional European boatbuilding. Crafted by the respected yard Wormenhuaed, she was built to endure, and her timeless design and rock-solid construction have done exactly that — standing strong for well over a century. Stretching 15.76m (52ft) long with a 3.15m (10ft) beam and a shallow draught of just 0.91m, she is perfectly proportioned for Britain’s canals, rivers and inland waterways — blending irresistible old-world charm with all the practical dimensions you need for easy cruising.

Her external profile is pure classic elegance: a flat-bottomed hull with a single chine delivers exceptional stability and that shallow-draft versatility, while her raked stem and graceful counter stern give her those iconic, instantly recognisable lines. The robust steel coach roof and displacement hull guarantee a smooth, steady ride even in busier waters. Finished in a striking cream, maroon and black livery, and topped with a practical green aft canopy, she doesn’t just float — she turns heads wherever she goes.

Step inside, and you’ll find reliable performance and year-round comfort ready to go. Power comes from a proven Bussing 85hp engine, delivering dependable, economical cruising mile after mile. Her 12V electrical system is backed by two starter and two leisure batteries, while hot water is supplied via a calorifier and the Eberspacher central heating keeps every space warm and dry — making her equally suited for weekend getaways, long trips or full-time liveaboard living.

Registered under BW46650, this is your rare chance to own a genuine piece of maritime history. Bursting with personality, built to last, and full of traditional integrity, “Door Gunst Verkregen” offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle on the water. Whether you dream of leisurely exploring the waterways or settling into a distinctive floating home, she is ready to make that vision a reality.

? Bonus: A 6-month mooring at Saltford Marina may be available upon completion — subject to terms and conditions.

Specifications

Accommodation

Four berths with a fixed double bed along with saloon seating which converts into a double bed.

Construction

Constructed in Iron, with a flat-bottomed hull and a single chime worked into the top sides, contributing to her stable and shallow-draft design.

A boat is not valued on its age. The age of a boat is irrelevant. A boat is valued based on who built the hull? Who fitted the boat out and what type of materials were used (Hard wood or MDF etc) What equipment does the boat have (Bow thruster, generator, inverters etc) These are just a few of the many factors that equate to the correct value of a boat.

Engine(s)

Powered by a Bussing 85hp engine, offering dependable cruising performance.

Certification

BUYERS & SELLERS

When you buy a boat from us you pay all monies in to our company clients trust account which means that the buyers and sellers money is protected. This is the same account that solicitors set up for house sales .This money does not belong to the company it belongs to the buyer until the sale is complete and then we pay the seller from the company clients trust account. We cannot release the money from the Clients Trust Account to the seller until the vessel has been accepted and handed over to the buyer because if there was a fault with the vessel and the buyer refused to accept it and wanted their money back we could not do this because the seller would of already had the money. This could become a very costly and messy problem for all parties.

This money never enters our company current account. This also means that we cannot use customers money for other purchases/reasons. If at any point the company went bust then the buyers/sellers money is safe and it would go back to the rightful owner of the money.

We have had this company clients trust account set up from day one to protect our customers money. This account is a secure holding account. We pay the seller monies due from this account when the buyer has signed to accept the vessel. Payment is made from this account to the seller by cheque from the clients Trust Account which is protected guaranteed funds.

Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd trading as Nationwide Boat sales are a full member of:

The British Marine

As such we abide by a strict Code of Conduct to protect both the buyer and seller.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. No appliances or systems have been tested. All measurements stated are approximate.These details are not intended to, and do not, form any part of any current or future contract. In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. All sales subject to contract.We are relying on information supplied by a third party. All information is given as a guide.Plating thickness cannot be measured during NBS visit while the boat is in the water and is based on information supplied by the owner.A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.NBS advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey for every vessel.

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