SAWLORS - Sailing Around the World · video

What this video covers

Thais Canado and Beto Toledo renovate a 23-meter Dutch barge, the *Celadon*, purchased for 90,000 euros to serve as a liveaboard home.0:28 Built in 1913 in Pamperdeck, the steel-hulled vessel previously operated as a coal-powered cargo ship and later as a sports fishing boat before its conversion into a houseboat in 2018.1:08 The owners prioritize addressing condensation and potential hull corrosion, installing plastic sheeting on windows to manage moisture and planning inspection ports to monitor the steel hull’s interior.3:23 The renovation focuses on creating functional living spaces, including assembling modular furniture and installing flooring.5:02 Challenges include adapting to the vessel's layout, such as modifying a motorized bed frame to fit the cabin and managing electrical wiring left from previous appliances.12:51 The crew uses modular carpet tiles for flooring and installs remote-controlled, dimmable lighting to improve the interior environment.14:24 The project remains an ongoing effort to transform the former commercial barge into a comfortable, modern living space for their family.

More from SAWLORS - Sailing Around the World

Come sail with us in Europe from May to October - SAWLORSJan 2026295 | This is a 78-foot HOUSEBOAT - SAWLORSJan 2026294 | Crossing Amsterdam with our Boat - SAWLORSDec 2025293 | Back to the Past! A city that represents how the Dutch lived - SAWLORSDec 2025

From SAWLORS - Sailing Around the World — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.