"Gypsy Rose" is a Branson Katherine Dutch Barge with Aft cabin, built in 2012 by the current owner, whilst being over seen by a qualified marine surveyor in the build process, also completing a full RCD file for the boat on completion, this stunning Dutch Barge is very highly specd, it has a Beta Marine 90Hp engine and a PRM 500d hydraulic gearbox with a Vetus hydraulic system connected to run the Hydraulic bow thruster and windlass, she also fitted with a Vetus 6Kva Generator in a acoustic case providing the vessel with ample power off grid, ideal for cruising the European waterways... read more

HUGE VALUE FOR MONEY LIVE ABOARD OR CRUISE THROUGH EUROPE VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMEND Length: 55' / 16.76 m Beam: 12' / 3.65 m Draft: 3'2” / 0.95 m Air draft: min 7'3” / 2.22m wheelhouse down, 9'4” / 2.83 m wheelhouse up This beautiful, well fitted out and superbly maintained boat has sleeping accommodation for 6 in 3 cabins. The separate owner's cabin to the aft of the wheelhouse sports a king-size double bed with en-suite facilities and plenty of drawers, shelves and lockers to store your clothes and personal effects. The for... read more

This 55 ft × 12.5 ft replica Dutch barge combines presence, proportion, and practicality in a package that quietly turns heads on the river. Built for living aboard rather than display, she offers generous interior space, well-judged lines, and a sense of calm authority on the water. Rated Category C and proven at sea, she is equally at home on the Thames or cruising canals, with a design that balances classic barge character with real-world usability. In July 2024 she was craned out of the water for a full out-of-water survey by a professional marine surveyor, which she passed with ... read more

2006 Branson 55ft Katherine Class Dutch Barge, built by S.M Hudson Boat Builders, fitted with a Vetus Deutz turbo charger 128hp diesel engine, on shaft drive, this impressive engine provides amble power for coastal journeys and larger rivers if needed, this fine example has been professionally fitted out in solid Oak throughout. “Reiger” offers the amenities that make her ideal as a liveaboard both in UK waters and having the capability to venture beyond. The wheelhouse offers a sociable seating area, which is surrounded by glazing which boasts great light and views, with a collap... read more