Luxe Motor: Nova Cura

Brief Overview

Length: 38.54 meters

Width: 6.03 meters

Depth: 1.5 meters

Air Draft: 4.8 meters

Previous Names: Bertha, Rode Vaart

Build Year: 1928

Yard: de Dageraad (Boot) Woubrugge

Original Engine: 2 cylinder 80 PK heavy oil Kromhout

Current Engine: Scania DSi11

Gearbox: Capital

Bow Thruster: Botterman with DAF 825

Generator: Lister LS3

Help Set: Lister LT1

The restoration process

Our Story

When we purchased Nova Cura in 2002 she was still in service carrying general cargo around Holland. Originally built as a Sand and Gravel ship based in Leiden, she was kept in that service until the early 60s. From this she was converted to a general cargo barge with several changes made to increase her load capacity. I think it was a sad day when the last owner said his good-byes, but it was day of happiness for Danielle and myself as this was the start of our adventure to create a new home, office and different life-style. Being now based in the centre of Rotterdam, on-board an approved historical ship, we have the life that we hoped for. There is still plenty to do on-board, but the real adventure is taking Nova Cura out into her true element around Holland and Belgium. Later, Berlin and then .......