The originally built icebreaker/tugboat has been converted by the current owner into a spacious houseboat. The extended wheelhouse now also provides space for a living room with an unobstructed view of the surroundings. With the installation of solar panels and a water filter, the ship is completely self-sufficient and ideal for long journeys/stays. The owners have invested a lot in the ship, and it is now ready for the next owner; come and take a look soon.

Layout

Through the spacious gangways, the wheelhouse/living room can be accessed from port, starboard, and the aft deck. With many double-glazed windows, this is a pleasant living room with an unobstructed view of the surroundings. A staircase leads to the spacious kitchen and bathroom. Here too, the many windows provide ample contact with the environment. Under the foredeck, the first bedroom/study is accessible with sufficient headroom. From the living room, another staircase leads to the spacious master bedroom. Here, built-in wardrobes have also been installed under the gangway.

On the aft ship, there is a large terrace above the bedroom and an even larger terrace on the aft deck with electric davits for the dinghy on the aft deck. An electrically operated hatch provides access to the storage space under the aft deck.

History

In 1936, the D-423 was launched at the Meidericher Schiffswerft in Duisburg, Germany. The ship was built on behalf of the German government and was equipped with a steam engine. It served as a tugboat on the north coast of Germany. The hatches through which the coal was brought into the hold are still present on the port side.

In earlier times, when winters were harsher, it was common for the coastal waters to be covered with a layer of ice. For this reason, the part of the bow that is underwater is twice as thick as the rest of the underwater hull to also serve as an icebreaker. In 1951, the steam engine was replaced by a Deutz diesel engine (slow runner).

Technology

The propulsion is provided by the slow-running Deutz engine with approximately 275 hp at 341 rpm. Additionally, an electric bow thruster from Duco was added in 2023. The silent generator of 10KW was installed in 2022, along with the traction set of 1000A, Victron inverter/charger, and solar panels. Double glazing has also been installed, and the kitchen and bathroom were renovated in 2022.

Heating is provided by the Kabola combi boiler (2022) and the air conditioning unit (2023). In 2023, the hull was inspected, and a large part of the aft underwater hull was replaced. The CBB/CVO certificate does not need to be renewed until 2030.

Navigation Area

The navigation area of the Orion is primarily the larger (coastal) waters due to its dimensions. With the powerful main engine and bow thruster, many places are easily accessible.

Due to its semi-historical appearance, the ship is welcome in the ports that are part of the Schepencarrousel. Currently, about 27 ports are affiliated with this organization.

Some important features

• Year of construction 1936 in Duisburg
• Dimensions approximately 22.8 x 5.8 x 1.9 meters
• Deutz SV 6 M 345 with a power of 275 HP = 184 KW at 341 rpm
• Silent generator 10 KW 230/400 Volt 2022
• Kabola c.v./hot water combination 2022
• 6000-liter diesel tank and a 600-liter day tank
• Duco electric bow thruster 2023
• AIS class a Explorer
• Garmin VHF radio
• 1000A 24-volt traction set 2022
• Victron Multiplus II 24/5000 120 a 2022
• Solar panels 6x 390 watts tiltable 2022
• Victron smartsolar MPPT controller
• Double glazing 2022
• Air conditioning 2023
• Large kitchen renovated in 2022 with plenty of cupboard space, extractor hood, and connections for the cooktop, combination microwave, refrigerator, and washing machine
• Bathroom renovated in 2022 with shower cabin, toilet, and bathroom furniture
• Water-drinking water purification system 2024
• 250-liter drinking water tank
• 500-liter wash water tank
• 300-liter waste water tank
• Built as an icebreaker with thick plates at the bow, recently renewed aft underwater hull
• Very wide gangways (approx. 1 meter) with ample storage space underneath
• Last hull thickness measurement April 2023
• CBB/CVO valid until 2030

 

Would you like to live and sail on an old steam tug? Then be sure to come and see the Orion and enjoy the view from the living room and kitchen.

 

No transfer tax is due for the houseboat. Your notary can provide you with more information about this.

Our descriptions have been compiled with the utmost care, but no rights can be derived from them. You are free to check the dimensions and details during a viewing.

Please contact Wessel van Ackooy at +31(0)6 51 77 92 29