Siyabonga Available

Located on the French / Belgium border

Beautifully maintained Piper 55N Dutch Barge, launched February 2012 and built by Piper Boats. Designed for comfortable inland cruising with the capability for coastal passages and English Channel crossings (RCD Category C).

A spacious, well-equipped liveaboard vessel with excellent autonomy, generous storage, and flexible sleeping for up to 6 adults.

Overview

• Date of Build: 2012

• Name: SIYABONGA

• Length: 55ft / 16.85m

• Beam: 12ft 6" / 3.81m

• Draft: 0.70m (laden)

• Air Draft: 2.85m (lowerable wheelhouse for low bridges)

• Engine: Beta Marine 90hp (1710 hours)

• Gearbox: PRM

• Generator: WhisperPower M-SQ6 (5.6kW)

• Registration: Republic of Ireland

• Location: Royal Peronnes Yacht Club, Belguim

• VAT: UK VAT paid (in France since May 2012)

Accommodation & Layout

SIYABONGA is designed for comfortable long-term living and cruising:

• Main cabin: Island queen-size bed with ample storage

• Saloon: Large, bright living space with futon converting to double bed

• Wheelhouse: Spacious with seating converting into an additional double berth

• Sleeping capacity: Up to 6 adults

• Large galley with full domestic-style equipment

• Spacious washroom with 120 × 90 cm shower and electric toilet

• Extensive storage throughout, including underfloor space (ideal wine cellar)

Rear double doors from the wheelhouse open onto a generous aft deck with Bimini cover, creating an excellent indoor/outdoor living space.

Heating & Comfort

• Diesel boiler – Bubble Jet boiler (central heating & hot water)

• Radiators throughout (wheelhouse, saloon, galley, cabin, washroom)

• Reflex diesel stove in saloon

• Calorifier (engine heat) + immersion heater

• Water-cooled air conditioning in main cabin

Tankage

• Diesel: 1200L (engine) + 350L (heating)

• Fresh water: 1440L

• Black water: 1000L

• Grey water system

Electrical Systems

• 12V / 24V / 230V systems

• Mastervolt system including:

• Mass Combi 24/3000-60A

• MasterShunt 500

• ChargeMaster

• AGM domestic battery bank

• Approx. 520W solar panels

• Victron battery monitoring

Navigation & Helm

• Hydraulic steering + manual backup

• Raymarine ST40 depth instrument

• Ray49E VHF

• Raymarine A-Series chart plotter

• Rudder indicator

• Bow thruster (160kgf)

Galley Equipment

• 24V fridge/freezer

• Gas cooker with oven & hob

• Microwave

• Washing machine

• Filtered water system

• Ample cupboards and storage

Additional Equipment

• Tiltable mast (ideal for low bridges)

• Anchor & chain with manual winch

• Navigation lights

• Bimini over aft deck

• Multiple fuel filtration systems (including Racor)

• Twin water pressure pumps

Recent Maintenance. April 2026

• Hull cleaned and bottom repainted

• Shaft seal replaced

• Main engine serviced

• Generator serviced

• Heating system serviced

Turnkey and ready for immediate cruising

Why This Boat

• Proven Piper Boats build quality

• Fully equipped for liveaboard life

• Excellent range and autonomy

• Capable of inland waterways + coastal passages

• Wheelhouse lowering system expands cruising range significantly