| Article number: | 10.11.059 |
A motor-barkas is a small, sturdy motorboat, derived from traditional sloops and often with a wooden or fibreglass hull. The term ‘barkas’ originally comes from shipping and referred to the largest sloop on board a ship. Nowadays, it typically refers to comfortable cabin boats, popular in the Netherlands and Germany.
Origin: name derived from the barkas as a ship’s sloop
Use: light motor yachts of approximately 8–14 m, often with a cabin, ideal for leisure, trips or trawler-style cruises.
Found under names such as Barkas 900/1000/1100/1200/1350 OK, with bow or flybridge versions
| Feature | Motor Barkas (8–14 m) |
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| Length | 8–14 m |
| Width | 3–4 m |
| Draught | 0.8–1.2 m |
| Engine | 50–210 hp diesel |
| Speed | 6–12 knots (≈11–22 km/h) |
| Features | cabin, open cockpit, stainless steel soft-side fenders |
Examples:
Barkas 1200 OK with Deutz 89 hp, 12 km/h cruising speed with 4,700 litres of fuel
Barkas 1100 Rego with Yanmar 75 hp, diesel
Yanmar, Deutz, Iveco Aifo, Vetus DT – mainly lighter diesel engines ranging from 50–160 hp.
Earlier models could have petrol engines, but modern barge boats are almost always diesel-powered for reliability and fuel efficiency.
Comfortable cabin with berths, separate toilet/shower, galley and heating system.
Ease of use: relatively shallow draught, stable handling, suitable for both the IJsselmeer and rivers/canals.
Reliable single-engine design: simple technology and affordable maintenance.
A motor barge is a versatile, comfortable and reliable motor yacht between 8–14 metres, ideal for family days out or longer trips. Typical engines are diesel types ranging from 50 to 160 hp, with comfortable cabin fittings and robust construction.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.11.059 |
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Description |
motor launch |
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Quality |
sp/lines; side view; deck plan |
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Scale |
1 : 20 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text pages |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
145 |
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Details |
Total length 50 cm |
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