General
Josephine is a replica ‘Dutch’ style barge built by Piper Boats of Stoke on Trent and launched in May of 2009. She has had only one owner from new and was designed as a live-aboard vessel with particular attention being paid to storage, heating, insulation and year round comfort. Minor external changes were made to the original design in order for the owner to manage her single-handed. She has cruised the Thames (6 years), The Medway, The East coast and the Norfolk Broads (5 years). All except the sea passages were undertaken single-handed. She is currently berthed near Windsor on a residential mooring (transferable to the new owner for a small fee).
As a result of her design, she is a ‘Qualifying ship’ in that VAT may be charged at zero rate by suppliers for maintenance or repair (materials & labour), navigation equipment or moorings (in any of the ‘Cinque Ports’), provided that the owner signs the appropriate declaration. A copy of the declaration, together with the gross tonnage certificate, will be provided to the new owner.
Offering The best of both worlds, a lovely mooring with uninterrupted river views and a Fantastic well maintained live aboard barge built by the renowned Piper Boats. She is easy to handle (even solo) with excellent navigational and steering systems. Josephine can be used for longer journeys or weekend trips to beautiful locations nearby such Central Windsor, Cliveden, Cookham and Henley and is easy to handle on the Thames and through the locks. She is also ideal as a permanent residence and has a fully residential mooring just outside Windsor with post box and postal address. There is hook up electric, water and refuse collections. There is a large grassy Bankside area with a sunny aspect to sit out with friends.
All modern appliances are inside as one would find in a luxury apartment. The living space downstairs is spacious with tons of storage throughout. Beyond is a bathroom with flushing toilet, shower/bath and basin. The master bedroom has a double bed and large wardrobe. Upstairs, there is a large, glazed wheelhouse with all round visibility and aft deck for alfresco dining or enjoying a morning coffee. Finally, an affordable price for a renowned Piper Dutch barge. What more could one want.
