Sleepboot Limburgia .
- Status:Available
- Manufacturer:Sleepboot
- Model:Limburgia
- Category:Ex-commercial motor boat
- Build year:1942
- LOA:28.15 x 5.98 x 2.4 m
- Air draft:4.9 m
- Hull construction:steel
- Engine manufacturer:Gewicht van de motor is 40 ton
- Vessel lying:Op afspraak
Description
The
Limburgia
towing ships from DBG-Ruhrort along the Rhine to Mannheim and back. Originally equipped with a 300-hp steam engine, the
Limburgia
underwent a major modernization in 1963. Since then, she has been powered by a powerful Brons 8ED 8-cylinder diesel engine producing 500 hp, reaching 335 rpm?an impressive piece of engineering known for its reliability and characteristic sound.
With her rugged appearance, impressive length of over 28 meters, and a beam of almost 6 meters, the
Limburgia
is not only a powerhouse but also a piece of maritime heritage. A unique opportunity for enthusiasts of historic tugboats and maritime heritage.
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Basic data
Category Reference number 128 Reference 2025-1713 Category Ex-commercial motor boat Additional category Traditional/classic motor boat Brand Sleepboot Model Limburgia Ship's name . Berth Type Elsewhere Other Op afspraak Country Netherlands General Status Available New or used Used Boat type Motorboat Year of construction 1942 Hull material Steel Account manager Tijn Teuwsen Short description Tugboat Limburgia... one of the last of its generation! Motorization summary 8 cylinder Bronze 8ED of 500 hp Broker yacht URL https://bestboats.yachtshift.nl/128/sleepboot-limburgia Dimensions Length 2815 centimetres Width 598 centimetres Draught 240 centimetres Variable draught Vertical clearance 490 centimetres Berths fixed 4 -
General
Delivered new Shipyard Firma Boot in Leiden Comments Shipyard Firma Boot was a shipyard in Leiden, founded in 1877 by the Boot brothers. They primarily built flat-bottomed barges such as the Westlanders for the transport of vegetables and flowers. In 1903, the shipyard moved to a larger location on the Zijl River. Hull number nvt CE-category exempt Hull deck superstructure Hull shape roundbilge Comments Hull shape A round-bilged hull is a type of ship hull with curved sides and a rounded bottom. This design provides better stability and makes the ship suitable for rough waters. Hull colour black Deck colour brown Deck construction steel Comments Deck construction steel in combination with wood Aft cockpit Windows Aluminum profile OMRUWoning front and rear were renewed in 2021 Triple glass Dimensions and weights Displacement 200000 kg Ballast tank Steering and Drift Limitation Steering system wheel Comments Steering system electric/hydraulic, made by Van der Velden, with pump on main engine and 24 Volt emergency pump. Position steering system inside control Rudder double Comments Rudder Made of steel, 2 pieces, balance rudders in a pivot housing. Keel/Lee board 0 -
Interior
Spaces Saloon Comments Saloon The Limburgia tugboat has a classic, warm interior with lots of wood and maritime details. The ship exudes nostalgia. Engine room Cabins 3 Berths 5 Comments Berths 1x 2 persons1x 1 person1x 2 persons in the back Saloon Layout and spaces inside The Limburgia has a practical layout while retaining its original charm. The crew quarters are located forward, the cozy salon in the center, and the engine room is aft. The ship features berths, a galley, and restrooms, all furnished in a classic style. Decoration Type interior Classic, warm Comments Type interior The interior of the Limburgia is classic and warm, with plenty of woodwork, traditional maritime elements, and a nostalgic atmosphere that emphasizes the tugboat's history. Color upholstery beige Mattresses Cushions Curtains Comments Curtains wit/beige Water Water tank & material Comments Water tank & material and 15,000 liters in the aft peak Capacity 1500 litre Water tank material steel Water system pressure Comments Water system hydrophoor Hot water Comments Hot water boiler 160 liters Seawater pump Deck wash pump Deck Shower Plumbing Number of showers 1 Comments Number of showers 1 shower in the bathroom with bath Toilets 1 Comments Toilets 1 normal toilet Entertainment Television Comments Television Philips Kitchen Cooker & fuel Comments Cooker & fuel Inventum 4-burner induction hob Number 4 Cooking fuel induction Oven Comments Oven Blocks Amount 1 Microwave Comments Microwave Blocks Amount 1 Fridge & power source Comments Fridge & power source 2 pieces, 1 inside and 1 behind large Zanussi refrigerator with freezer compartment Freezer Climate control stove Comments Heating Kabola heating and radiators in the house, wheelhouse and rear house -
Engine and electricity
Engines Number of identical engines 1 Starting type manual Main engine Type inboard Brand 8 cilinder Brons 8ED van 500 pk Comments Brand Weight of the engine is 40 tons Number of cylinders 8 Power 500 hp Fuel diesel Fuel consumption 30 litre/hour Comments Fuel consumption Full 90 liters per hour per hour at 200 rpm approx. 30 liters per hour at 150 rpm approx. 15-20 liters Brand gearbox direct omkeerbaar Drive Transmission shaft Propulsion screw in tunnel Comments Propulsion four-bladed / CuNiAl / Ø 1,900 mm, made by Van Ballegooy, grease lubrication by means of a greasing device driven by the propeller shaft. Cooling system direct Comments Cooling system intercooling with outboard circulation. Tank Fuel tanks Number 1 Total fuel tank(s) capacity 13500 litre Fuel tank material steel Performance Max speed 17 km/h Comments Max speed at 335 rpm Cruising speed 11 km/h Comments Cruising speed at 190-200 rpm Measuring instruments Fuel tank gauge Brand fuel tank gauge met peilglas Tachometer Comments Tachometer electronic Oil pressure gauge Bow and stern thruster Bow thruster electric Comments Bow thruster with 220 hp DAF generator with suction and tunnel Electricity Battery Comments Battery 12x 2 volts Number 12 xAh per battery 840 Battery charger Comments Battery charger Victron Energy Skylla 24/100 Capacity 100 Alternator Comments Alternator This one is on the motorization, 24V dynamoRectifier on 220V - combination Generator Comments Generator 3 pieces: 1 for bow thruster, 1 for 220/380 V Lister 3cyl. 1x Caterpillar from 2022 Inverter Comments Inverter Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 24/3000 Capacity 3000 Shore power Shore power cable 24V 220V Comments Voltage 380V -
Navigation and electronics
Basic tools Log/speed Comments Log/speed Tiesco on chartplotter Depth gauge Comments Depth gauge Tiesco on chartplotter Navigation lights Rudder position indicator Brand Rudder position indicator Ballegooy Modern electronics Autopilot Brand autopilot Sigma GPS Brand GPS Tiesco Chart plotter Brand chart plotter Tiesco Radar Brand radar Alphatron Brand turn indicator Sigma Communication VHF Brand VHF 2x merk Sailor -
Rigging sails
General Spars material aluminium Comments Spars material in wood look -
Deck equipment
Anchor Anchors & material Comments Anchors & material 1x 600 kg1x 800 kgGalvanized steel Number 2 Type Klipanker Anchors material galvanized Anchor connection chain Anchor windlass electric Comments Anchor windlass Oil bath winch - 380Volt with switch Deck equipment Sea rails Comments Sea rails from the center around the head Sail lowering system Comments Sail lowering system manual winch -
Safety
Safety Life buoy Self-draining cockpit