Luxe Barges by SRF

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The history

A Luxe motor is a dutch type barge, built for the first time in the early 1920s. Most vessels had a straight bow ('Steilsteven') with characteristic upsweep of the gunwale and good accommodation for living at the back of the ship, from which the name derives. As constructed, luxe motor lengths range from 18 to 30 metres though many were lengthened in the 1950s to compete with the falling price of road transport. After commercial retirement the luxe hull is a popular choice for liveaboard and recreational use and many have been shortened to aid with handling or attract reduced mooring fees. Typically they can carry 6-9 knots through water, the hydrodynamics of the hull not being suited to higher speeds.

 

New Building

SRF has various types of construction ranging in length from 15 to 30 meters.

The ships can be equipped with modern technology:

 

• Hybrid or electric motor

• Solar panels

• Fuel cells

• Biological sewage treatment systems

• Drinking water treatment

• Car garage with crane

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We can build your dream vessel. Contact us now.  

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