Luxe Motor Dutch Barge in vendita (1911) in Reading, Berkshire, Regno Unito

HeliOx Overview

HeliOx is more than a Dutch Barge. She offers a live aboard lifestyle that is not found on most barges. The original steel hull was constructed in the Netherlands in 1911. She was used for hauling creosote throughout the Netherlands at the height of her working life. HeliOx’s new life as a live aboard luxury Luxemotor began in 2007 when she was commissioned by the previous owners to be fitted with a new steel superstructure. The design and fabrication were carried out to a very high standard in the Netherlands and completed in 2008.

Updates have been made continuously over the past 10 years to present to you today this stunning home for some very special people. HeliOx has been modified with state-of-the-art solar power and a water filtration system that allows for off grid living and mooring in pristine areas of beauty and privacy that are not afforded to most boats on the canals and rivers in Europe today.

The interior of HeliOx has been embellished with a designer’s flare and must be seen to be appreciated.

The absolute best feature of HeliOx is the outdoor living space on the aft deck. The very large wheelhouse has double doors opening out to the luxurious living area on the aft deck where most of your hours of daylight will be spent in the cruising season. HeliOx has cruised all the major rivers and canals in Europe with ease, including the historic and beautiful Canal du Midi. From Bordeaux to Stasbourg, Paris to Avignon, Holland, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg and crossed the English Channel and onto the River Thames. She has been a delight to captain and live aboard. As our European experience comes to a close, her new owners are out there waiting for their own “la vie est belle” adventure. HeliOx is designed for luxury cruising but would afford anyone luxurious apartment living on a permanent mooring in any vibrant urban European city such as Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin etc.

General Information

• Type: Dutch Barge
• Model: Luxemotor
• Builder: Aangebracht
• Fit-out: Professional fit-out (Boat yard, Netherlands)
• Plating Specification: Steel Hull & Super Structure
• Insulation: Rockwool
• Number of Berths: Two
• Number of Cabins: Three
• Canopies: Stern Tonneau Cover

Recent Works

• Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date: 06/08/2028
• Last Blacking: 2019
• Last Engine Service: March 2024
• Last Survey: 28/08/2019

Additional Works

• Generator serviced May 2024.
• New Baxi Combination Boiler (Diesel) fitted February 2024
• New Leisure batteries installed April 2024
• 1200 watts of solar panels installed on the wheelhouse room

Engine Specification

• Make & Model: DAF DKA 1160-M
• HP: 177HP/132KW
• Number of Cylinders: 6
• Cooling Type: Keel cooled
• Gear Box Make: Hydromatic
• Diesel Tank Capacity (L): 3000
• Year: 2008
• Bow Thruster: Yes (Vetus 24V)
• Stern Thruster: No

Hot Water & Heating Systems

• Source of Hot Water: Baxi Combination Boiler (Diesel) New installed February 2024
• Water filtration system installed
• Central Heating: Baxi Combination Boiler (Diesel)
• Water Tank Capacity (L): 3000L

Electrical Systems & Components

• 24v:
• 240v Landline:
• Inverter: Mastervolt Combimaster 24V/2000VA-40A
• Generator: Mastervolt 8KVA Whisper Marine generator fitted with Mastervolt Delta water exhaust gas separator (Hospital Silencer)
• Batteries: Leisure batteries 4 x 12V -230AH / 2 x 12v 230AH for Bow Thruster

Interior

• Master Cabin:
  • Dimensions: Length 2.68m Width 2.62m Head height 2.05m
  • Double (European King)
• Head Type:
  • Pump Out
  • Full size L shaped Bath with shower
  • Holding Tank Capacity (L): 900L
• Galley:
  • Fridge / Freezer full size 4 star
  • Combined built in Whirlpool Oven/Grill/Microwave
  • Hob: Bosch Induction
  • Washing Machine: Electrolux 7KG Auto Wash & Dry
  • Dishwasher:
  • L Shaped
  • Walk Through
  • Granite Worktops
• Saloon / Galley:
  • Dimensions: Length 5.6m (18.37Ft) x Width 3.66m (12Ft) Head Height 2.05m (6.7Ft)
  • L Shape: Custom built Italian made sectional sofa
  • TV: Samsung 1m Smart TV c/w with Samsung sound box
  • Arm Chairs x 1
• Wheelhouse:
  • Dimensions: Length 4.4m (14.7Ft) x Width 2.53m (8.3Ft) x Head Height 2m (6.6Ft)
  • Double Sofa Bed
  • Helm: Length 1m x Width 1.86m

Aft Deck

• Dimensions: Length 3.98m x Width 3.74m
• Outback gas BBQ
• Teak oval foldable table on adjustable pedestal
• 4 wicker chairs