JENAL ~ A 'Time Machine'

We welcome you to our story vis-à-vis the fusion of two eras... circa late 1800's for this Dutch Klipper's conceptual design coupled to her advanced underpinnings and modern interior layout for preferable day-to-day living.

This website will inform you of the owners, the ship-builders, the special suppliers and outstanding equipment onboard plus the trials of building such a unique project including a 3.5 year and lengthening legal battle with the naval architect. JENAL's design pushes many technical boundaries and in consequence, pushes some beyond their abilities.

Last website update: 05/09/2011 

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JENAL is the name of this Dutch Klipper, a type of Dutch barge but as her owners would say "one with improved style and classical beauty". She measures 23m x 4.75m (75' x 15' 7") and externally replicates a late 1800's Dutch Klipper. Klipper's of this era were originally powered by sail but this modern interpretation is powered by 2 x Volvo-Penta diesels. She uses both a stay-sail and her on-board spud-legs to steady her when JENAL negotiates windblown costal waters and seaways.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Picture above is JENAL in late November 07 in her final construction phase

This is a unique story because a replica of a Dutch Klipper has not been successfully recreated and certainly not to this exceptional standard.  Built by Ament Metaalbewerking.

Highlights of why JENAL is so special: #classic circa 1800's appearance, #modern hydrodynamic engineering, #auto lowering wheelhouse, #Biedermeier inspired cabinetry, #luxury interior fittings, #sun deck, #multipurpose mast, #pin-anchors (also act as keel), #twin transverse engines, #counter rotating props, #hydraulic drive & generator and #bow hold for fast road and water transport.
 
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 Compromise is part of our everyday lives but most apparent in barge-life. Alan, JENAL's owner & prime designer has reduced these restrictive compromises of living aboard a barge by creating for he & and his wife Jennie, a 1200 sq ft sumptuous home with the assistance of some of the finest equipment, manufacturers & suppliers available today. Enabling them to move around and live more easily and to explore expanding Europe. Plus room for their 'lifestyle essentials'; BMW motorcycle, fast RIB, mountain bikes, golf kit, etc. As a professional public speaker Alan can give a talk to your audience, click Public Presentations for more info.

 

  

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website designed and built by Alan