Van Nelle WAS SOLD in 2006
After 5 years exploring the European waterways and living our dream, 2006 was time to return to the realities of Australian working life, grandchild and families. So, our beautiful 1915 Dutch Luxemotor type (Katwijker) boat was sold.
This was how it was advertised for sale
COMPARE WHAT YOU GET TO ANY OTHER BOAT AND YOU WILL WANT TO BUY VAN NELLE !
We took over 2 years to find Van Nelle and the last 5 years to refine her.
She comes complete with every important and necessary piece of equipment and facility.
Think about safety, facility, space, equipment, inclusions.
We have checked the net - no other boat offers the same for the price.
Think about really cold winters, hot summers, working the boat easily and safely through flights of oval locks, even having a bath - Van Nelle has it all !!!!!!
BENEFITS of Buying Van Nelle - compare to others.......
Ready to go in all respects - no time or extra cost wasted getting ready to cruise
Everything provided - including scooter, bikes - again - no extra costs and time spent gathering necessities
Proven HISTORIC ship - extra value in the provenance, reliable so no worries when starting off.
Full instruction available with full operations manuals and spares - relax and enjoy rather than wait and worry
Back ups to back ups - 5 electrical fall back systems, extensive spares kits, full manuals and instruction. No stress
Safety built in. Unrestricted vision, so the skipper can see in all conditions for and aft to eliminate collision risks
Walk around decks, low deckline - means people operating on deck are safe and getting on and off is safe and easy
Modified bollards, solid rubbing strakes - safe and easy locking and mooring
Walk around, full head height engine room - no stooping and crawling - safe access to all equipment
Back up heating - full central heating in all cabins, electric and pot belly stove - warm as toast thru winter
Large fuel and water tanks, & low consumption - no stress long range cruising and time wasting replenishment
Very easily demounted roof, shallow draft - able to go where you want to go an all key European waterways
Triple level security to eliminate burglary and intrusion stress
Dutch registration and insurance - lower cost and full cover of all risks on all essential equipment incl generator etc
Full head room throughout - no stooping and bad backs
Besides - she looks great, is very comfortable and can entertain large numbers comfortably or be operated easily by just one or two people !!!!!
Here are some specific details
Van Nelle comes completely ready to sail away having had in April 2005, a survey and all work and maintenance completed as required including a couple of new plates, a new roof, stern gland re-packed and the rudder aligned.
Included in the price are a scooter (Peugeot Vivacity 4,000km), 4 bicycles and all necessary furniture and fittings. These include 3 built in double beds with deluxe mattresses (hardly used), sofa and lounge chairs, stereo and video equipment with VHS tape, CD and DVD, dining suite for 8, washing machine and dryer, gas barbecue, full central heating, computer and various phones for internet connection. We have an extensive list of tools and spare parts for the boat and its equipment.
Van Nelle is an historic boat with extensive documentation. Built in 1915 for the Van Nelle coffee, tea and tobacco company in Alkmaar by WF Stoel and Son, she plied their trade between Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Den Haag and other parts under Captain Slingerland until WWII when she was converted to carry water. This she did until finally sold out of service in 1991. After 5 other owners, we bought her in Loosdrecht in 2001 and after extensive work, sailed south to France. Since then she has carried us and our friends over 15,000 km throughout France including the Midi, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Paris, WWI battlefields, Dunkirk and more, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany visiting Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, Lyon, Avignon, Toulouse, Maastricht, Liege, Agen, Beziers, Challon, Dijon, Rouen. Lille, Amiens, Delft, Leiden, Alkmaar, Verdun, Strasbourg and all the beautiful villages in between.
We have her original order and photos from after the launching, history of the captain, letters from servicing consultants and Burgomasters regarding home port moorings, historic images and much more. Probably the most extensive provenance of any ship. This is valuable to owners and prospective owners and fascinating for discussion.
Van Nelle Vital Statistics
Survey April 2005 by Insurance Coy surveyor. 2 new plates put on areas of 3.5mm
New roof built, stern gland re-packed, rudder adjusted and calibrated.
Full underwater paint job, primer and anti-fouling
New, security hinges on all deck hatches.
Dimensions: L 27.13m X B 4.4m X D 1.25m X H 3.35m ,with roof down to 2.8m
- suitable for all major tourist canals in Europe incl Midi
Full walk around deck for safe operation
Large open work areas on forward and aft decks.
Easy access bollards with double horns for safe locking and mooring.
Maneuvering Responsive full turning capability with bow skeg and full rudder travel
Fast to accelerate and stop. Kicks to port at stern in reverse with clockwise prop.
Built 1915 Nicholas Witsen - WF Stoel en Zoon - Alkmaar for the Van Nelle company
Engine 150hp Baudouin - 200-1200 rpm. Max speed deep water approx 14kmh
Huge engine room - full walk around and working space.
Lots of storage under aft deck - full spares and tools !!!!
Fuel Consumption Less than 1 litre per km. Full speed approx 10 lph, At 8 kmh approx 5 lph
Main tank 1200 litres. Aux tank 200 litres (red) not connected
Electrics: 440 amp hours in 4 deep cycle batteries at 24V. 180 Amp hours 24V engine start
Bosch 80 amp alternator on engine
Vetus 2000 vA Inverter / 50 Amp battery charger
9 KVA Mase generator
220V - 2.6A portable generator backup
Auto switch electric system for Shore / Inverter / Generator input
VHF radio with 3 channel monitoring (eg 10, 16 and 22 - simultaneous)
On bridge engine monitoring gauges and 12V outlet for GPS, radios etc
Security Security alarm system and security door from wheelhouse to saloon.
All deck hatches lockable,
Water 1750 litres in two interconnected tanks
Gas 3 French cylinders and 2 Dutch. Supplies 4 burner cook top and oven plus BBQ
Heating Kabola diesel fueled boiler for both hot water and central heating
Central heating to all rooms incl engine room and wheelhouse with programmable sensor
Cooking 4 burner cook top and gas oven (with auto shutoff)
Cooling 2 X 220v frigs - Bosch for food in galley and a bar frig for all that Chablis
Fans in each bedroom
Accom 3 bedroom with double beds. Fold out sofa / double bed. Wheelhouse double converter
Dining for 8 in saloon, 6-8 in wheelhouse, 8 on back deck - great in all weathers !!!!
Bathroom Full size bath and shower. Full head room. Easy operate toilet. Sink and lots of storage.
Washing Full size auto washing machine and clothes dryer - INCLUDED !!!!!!!!
Deck space Huge flat back deck with easy chairs, dining table and gas BBQ - for all those parties !!!
Huge flat cabin roof fwd of wheelhouse for dancing
Full walk around decks and large working areas fwd and aft - very safe !!!!
Storage space Heaps !!! Lots of shelf and locker space for clothes, sheets towels etc.
Under bed spaces for luggage, wine and tennis rackets
Huge storage areas under back deck for spares, ropes, paints, parts, unused coolers etc.
Entertainment Home movie stereo system with TV, VHS tape, DVD, CD, audio tape. 5 speaker system.
Satellite dish and decoder for free to air (5 X BBC, ITV, lots more).
Extensive tape and DVD collection.
2 speakers in wheelhouse, others easily positioned on deck for dancing and parties !!!!!
Large bar and wine racks & bar frig, gas BBQ, & deck wash with water mister for really hot days
2 Water cannons for spraying passengers, plus pesky rental and other passing boats.
Training We are available for full on boat instruction on hand over cruise. We have trained over thirty keen
potential bargees and have assisted several into boats. We have an extensive operations manual
written specifically for Van Nelle and all key equipment operations manuals. We can arrange French
PP (professional level ticket) and British Royal Yachting Association Inland Skipper's tickets.
Documentation Full Van Nelle specific operations manual and individual equipment operating manuals
Full library of charts for all European waterways - France, Netherlands, Belgium, Moselle
French and CEVNI European manuals, Dutch Almanaks.
NB - This documentation alone is worth over 1,000 Euros !
Insurance Van Nelle is registered in the Netherlands and insured with Schepen Onderling in Rotterdam
Not only is this less expensive but MUCH better than French or UK equivalent
It includes prop, shaft, main engine and generator, cost 1150 euros for 300,000 value
Scooter Peugeot Vivacity, 50 cc (does 65kmh) carries 2 and lives on deck for village excursions, shops etc
Costs about 350 euros a year to insure (we don't).
Other inclusions 4 bicycles - 1 each male / female and 2 x unisex with locks and chains
SCUBA gear - tank, reg etc
Portable 2.6Amp petrol generator for shore parties of battery re-charging etc
Full stock of compatible paints for decks, roof, interior and exterior touch ups plus brushes etc
Unused (at the time of hand over) wines and spirits
Sheets, towels, doonas, pillows, slips, covers, tea towels etc
Spices and other kitchen requisites
PC, scanner, colour printer, CDs, floppies etc etc
Books - misc novels and reference books, music tapes, video movies
There's probably lots I have forgotten - but that should be enough for now..... If not - good luck.