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Brand new Peter Nicholls Ltd FCN Fineshape seagoing motor barge designed for low wash and low power requirements. Suitable for Electric or Diesel propulsion.

At pre fit out stage. Can be either completed by us to any stage that you require and is also available for DIY completion.
 

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Category C or B RCD, 20 x 3.6 metres. Shallow 95 cm nominal draft ( Actually 80cm plus skeg)
Semi V cross section with shallow draft at bank side.
Comprising:
Hull and cabin, all steelwork completed 20 metres long (65ft) for the price of 55ft as detailed in current price list on the FCN page on our website.

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Complete now with:
 
Double glazed fold down wheelhouse in hardwood.
 
All paint with twin pack undercoats all rubbed down between coats, Epifanes twin pack polyurethane  All deck paint.
 
Vetus hydraulic steering ram and pump, stainless steel wheel all operational including rudder position indicator at the helm position.

Extra cabin under foredeck (photo below), giving a roomy extra sleeping cabin/storage.
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Extra bow cabin for full sized berths
2 x Vetus roof hatches fitted.
 
Stainless steel stanchions to bow, removable and set on stainless steel pins 8 off MG Duff sacrificial anodes in zinc with nut fixings.
 
50 metres calibrated galvanized 10 mm anchor chain in chain locker with 25 kg Britany anchor and deck roller in housing. Can be ZERO rated for VAT as a Qualifying Ship.

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Bow cabin with chain locker and bow prop tube
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Bow cabin with chain locker and bow prop tube

Next step: We start in September to lay joists and floor in 25mm multi leaved plywood. Then the timber noggins to the interior to (eventually) attach the timber linings to new owners’ choice and after foam spray insulation.
 

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25mm thick ply floor laid over joists.
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Timber noggins ready for foam spray insulation and ply lining
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Hardwood skylight, double glazed, ready for fitting.
November 2020 update: The interior has been insulated with spray foam and is now ready for the ply linings which sould be done by Christmas.

We can further develop her with diesel engine or electric propulsion,  and fit-out,  to whatever stage is required or you can have her now to work on her yourself.

Price on application. Please contact us for further information or make an appointment to come and see her to discuss your ideas for a new properly seagoing barge.

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  • Home
  • BOATS FOR SALE
    • The Huffler 40
    • FCN seagoing motor barge
    • The Renegade 37
    • Live aboard Inspection Launch
    • The Explorer Live aboard Barge
    • 16′ Steel Launch
  • Range of Steel Boats
    • The Huffler 35/40
    • The Huffler 48/56
    • FCN Steel Seagoing Barge
    • The Renegade Round Bilge
    • Electric Boats
    • Wheelchair Friendly Family Boats
    • Europa Barge
    • Thames Barge
    • Inspection Launch
    • Corsair 37
    • Leopard 32
  • Electric Boats
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us