295 | This is a 78-foot HOUSEBOAT - SAWLORS
5 January 2026 · 17 min · 91K views · Holland
Golden dog naps on rug in bright houseboat living room
What this video covers
The *Celadon*, a 78-foot (24-meter) historic Dutch barge built in 1913, serves as a full-time floating home for a family of three in the Netherlands.0:05 The vessel features a 100-square-meter interior layout divided into a cockpit, engine room, and living quarters.0:47 During winter, the cockpit functions as a mudroom for cold-weather gear, while a plastic curtain provides thermal insulation from the lower decks.3:42 The interior includes a full-sized kitchen with a four-burner gas stove and dishwasher, a separate bathroom and shower, a large living area with a pellet stove, a dedicated laundry room, and two bedrooms.4:01 The owners utilize standard residential furniture from IKEA throughout the living spaces.11:36 Technical systems include two lithium batteries and eight solar panels, which provide sufficient power for appliances like an air fryer and microwave from April through September.15:13 Heating is provided by the pellet stove and a diesel-fired Webasto system.12:51 A 1,000-liter water tank is located beneath the cockpit, which also houses the engine room.16:21
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