2009 Barge Wolstenholme

Wolstenholme motor cruising barge

Description
IDA - a modern motor cruising barge designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built by South Holland Marine with fitout by Stoke-on-Trent Boat Building.
Two double cabins - both ensuite; but she can sleep six in all by using the convertible dinette. Raised pilot house with internal helm station and raised aft deck with external helm position.
Specifically designed for all Irish waterways - so usable in UK and Europe. This delightful vessel is now available for her next owner to experience new adventures and create fun memories.

Dimensions
Length Overall: 17.37m / 57 ft
Length at Waterline: 17.0m / 55.8 ft
Beam: 3.81m / 12.5 ft
Max Draft: 0.97m / 3.17 ft
Airdraft: 3.14m / 10.3 ft
Displacement: 40 tonne
HIN: GB-STB21275B909
Category C

Engines
Main engine - Vetus Deutz DTA44425E 140 hp with shaft drive to Vetus 4 blade fixed propeller; two alternators
Vetus hydraulic bow thruster
Generator - Vetus 16 kVA (approx. 1000 hours run)
The machinery space is below the pilothouse and is accessed by large electric hatches giving good access. Various spares including a rudder.

Tankage
Fuel: 1,000 l
Water: 2 x 500 l
Holding: 500 l

Accommodation
Pilot House: Large, comfortable and airey with large sliding doors to side deck and hatch to aft deck and the external helm position.
Pilothouse helm position features 3 windscreen wipers together with de-misters. Navigation area to port and helm position to starboard featuring full controls and full instrumentation - including rudder indicator, VHF and plotter
Large extendable dining table with bench seating to starboard and two free-standing easy chairs, large flat screen TV with DVD player behind sliding panel. Windows all double glazed with blinds
Master cabin: aft access from steps down from pilothouse. Large aft cabin with ensuite heads and shower, flat screen TV; plenty of cupboards and stowage. In the access corridor leading to the master cabin are large cupboards containing a washer/dryer and airing cupboard/hot press.
Galley: Conventional gas cooker with 4 hobs, grill and oven. Belfast sink and draining board. Under counter fridge and dishwasher with two freezers in the dinette area.
The galley dinette features seating for four and you will notice an in-laid Chess/Draughts board in the dinette table top. Wine rack, flat screen TV. Light and airy with dorade skylight.
Guest cabin: forward with ensuite heads, shower and hand basin area, flat screen TV. Insert to convert from twin berths to large double.  Access to bow thruster under forward end of berth, also access to chain locker forward.

On deck:
Hydraulic anchor windlass on foredeck
Deck wash outlet by windlass
Hydraulic winch on stern deck
Aft deck with guard railings and short stern mast; fabricated metal storage boxes/benches
Aft deck helm position and hatched companionway down to pilothouse
Good sized side-decks with convenient handholds.
The hull was last painted 7 years ago (two pack)

Electrical
24v / 240v
Victron Energy dual system with Phoenix multi multi plus 24v/3000VA/70A control chargers/inverters
Batteries: Generator, engine and domestic banks - all charged by main engine alternators, generator or shore power
Electric bilge pumps x 3
Electric grey waste pumps
Dishwasher, fridge, freezers, washer/dryer
Central heating to radiators with Eberpacher controls

Navigation kit
Plotter: Garmin GPSmap 4208
VHF with DSC - ICOM IC-M421
Compass
Depth and speed displays
Rudder indicator

Inventory
Fire extinguishers and fire blanket in galley
Smoke detectors
Fenders and warps
Boat hook
Emergency steering
Anchor and chain

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.