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
Dutch Barge
o Luxemotor
Builder - Aangebracht
Fit-out - Professional fit-out (Boat yard, Netherlands)
Plating Specification - Steel Hull & Super Structure
Insulation –
o Rockwool
Number of Berths - Two
Number of Cabins - Three
Canopies –
o 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 –
o 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 –
Diamensions: Length 2.68m Width 2.62m Head height 2.05m
o Double (European King)
Head Type –
o Pump Out
Full size L shaped Bath with shower and
Holding Tank Capacity (L) - 900L
Galley –
o Fridge / Freezer full size 4 star
o Combined built in Whirlpool Oven/Grill/Microwave
o Hob: Bosch Induction
o Washing Machine: Electrolux 7KG Auto Wash & Dry
o Dishwasher:
o L Shaped
o Walk Through
o Granite Worktops
Saloon / Galley –
Dimensions: Length 5.6m (18.37Ft x Width 3.66m (12Ft) Head Hight 2.05m (6.7Ft)
o L Shape: Custom built Italian made sectional sofa
o TV; Samsung 1m Smart TV c/w with Samsung sound box
o Arm Chairs x 1
Wheelhouse-
Dimensions: Length 4.4m (14.7Ft) x Width 2.53m (8.3Ft) x Head Hight 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