carefully maintained (ex.) freighter, sailing monument with beautiful Bronze main engine, spacious headroom, ideal for conversion into a (museum) houseboat, Community Inland Navigation Certificate until 30-12-2025... read more

Specifications: Year: Approx. 1990 LOA: 37’ Beam: 12’ Draft: 3’ Construction: Marine Plywood Hull/Keel: Displacement HIN: N/A Description: ‘Irini Sophia’ would make a great live-aboard due to a huge amount of space below and a very useable, flat deck. There is standing headroom throughout and 6 full length bunks. She would be ideal for anyone looking for inexpensive accommodation. Engine(s) & Electrical: 2 x Ford 70hp diesels (both rebuilt and d... read more

Specifications: Year: 1922 LOA: 72’ Beam: 17’ Draft: 4’ Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Flat bottomed Reg: 148479 Description: A beautifully converted barge recently finished to a very high standard, ‘Eccles David’ represents the ultimate houseboat experience. She comes with the availability of a stunning town centre mooring in the medieval town of Sandwich, Kent. She would make an ideal long term stay-aboard or Air B& B. From the owner: ‘Eccles David’ (Ed) was a w... read more

Monarch is a converted trawler. Acquired as an ex-trawler, converted and lived on by us for over ten years, she's now for sale. Perfect family liveaboard / houseboat: Kitchen / Dining Area; Office Space, Double bedroom, three single berths, bath * Built in the 50's, Larch on Oak * Completely gutted and rebuilt with new superstructure * Double berth in bow, two single berths in stern, one other berth mid-ships * Living area with wood burning stove * 'Wet' central heating (aka radiators), with recently new diesel heater, dedicated 200l tank in stern compartment *... read more

For sale ex Thames pilot vessel. Built in 1960 by Phillips of Dartmouth for Trinity House. The vessel is 70ft LOA and powered by a pair of super-charged 8 cylinder Rolls Royce diesels driving a pair of Thorneycroft gear boxes. Partial conversion as a live-a-board with a comfortable saloon, well equipped galley, head with an electric flush toilet. She is very much an ongoing project but with the scope to live-a-board whilst further work is being done. Sale is due to ill health and the price reflects works required.... read more

Voormalig binnenvaart vrachtschip type Spits, dat door de huidige eigenaar volledig is heringericht tot een comfortabel Varend Woonschip annex kleinschalig charterschip annex B&B. Er zijn op het moment 2 twee persoons gastenhutten elk met een eigen badkamer en er is 1 één persoons hut met eigen toiletruimte. De eigenaarshut is in de achterroef waarbij de badkamer zich in het oude ruim bevindt. Onder het terras is een extra hut welke nu als hobbyruimte in gebruik is maar ook als extra hut ingericht kan worden. De manoeuvreerbaarheid is goed te noemen middels een krachtige 360 graden draaibare... read more

This Tug was built for the MOD and worked in various dockyards around the coast before being released from the RMAS around 20 years ago.  For the last few years of her service she was converted from a Tug into an underwater range trials vessel and served at Kyle of Lochalch.  When she was released from the RMAS she was used as a cruising live aboard and the current owner has used her around the coastal waters. She needs a bit of time and effort spent on her but could make an impressive vessel to live on board. There is a full walk round video available to view if you are interested pl... read more

Boatshed Southampton are pleased to bring to market this MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat) built in Hythe for the Royal Navy in 1943. She has been on the River Itchen as a houseboat since the war finished. This unique, characterful and spacious houseboat is available for sale set on a large private mooring with spectacular river views across the Itchen. The monthly fees are £166.24 pcm (£130.51 is monthly rent. £35.73 is paid into co-sinking fund to ensure money available for any repairs or work needed in the development). This includes an allocated parking space, water, a Marine Trade Ins... read more

The Trent Lady, built in 1983 by Arcrite of Corby as a conference boat which after the recession of the '80s was purchased and transported to Newark Nottingham in 1992 where the upper saloon was added and was converted to a restaurant boat servicing the River Trent at Nottingham. In the mid-’90s, there was a change of direction to that of a sightseeing/party boat. Due to retirement plans, the vessel was sold in 2001to the present owner who has devoted the last twenty years to developing an acknowledged and well-respected service Retirement now beckons the current owner and the ves... read more

The Nottingham Crusader was purpose build for the St John Ambulances water wing to carry differently abled passengers The vessel construction is of steel in a compartmentalised style, the hull plate is 10mm and is fitted bilge keels for increased stability and the design of the hull makes it a very manoeuvrable craft. Originally the foredeck was of an open aspect that has since been enclosed with a timber roof and vinyl sides. A toilet facility has also installed in this area. The main saloon area is fitted with a bar and full-sized toileting area that was designed to accommodate bed... read more

The Regalia Vessel type: Hopper barge, converted into a 3-deck bar and restaurant Date of build: Approx. 1980, converted to a bar in the late 1980s Dimensions: 34 x 7 x 3.05m depth, 0.76m draught Port of Registry: London The Regalia is a three-deck former bar and restaurant converted from a flat-hulled hopper barge in the 1980s. Originally moored at Swan Pier in central London it operated as a highly successful venue until the early 2000s when it was moved from Swan Pier to a swing mooring due to the development of the original mooring. The superstructure is a steel frame with s... read more

Mississippi 88 Paddle Steamer New Southern Belle – Iconic Thames River Event Boat, 27m x 5m, Perfect for Private Hire, Static Venue, Floating Restaurant, or Luxury Houseboat Conversion, with Capacity for Up to 150 Guests The New Southern Belle, while no longer operational as a commercial sailing vessel due to new commercial river regulations, is perfect for conversion into a static venue, floating restaurant, houseboat, or private event space, offering endless possibilities. - The New Southern Belle is a Mississippi-style paddle steamer measuring 27 metres with a beam of 5 metr... read more

Specifications: Year: 1898 LOA: 22.6 m Beam: 4.57 m Draft: 1.36 m Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Flat HIN: N/A Description: ‘Grietje’ is a wonderfully looked after original sailing Dutch Tjalk that has been converted into a liveaboard. The barge is a historic boat, originally built in 1898 by Drews Hoogezand as a working vessel. ‘Grietje’ has been in our family since 2006, and took part in the 2012 Queen’s River Thames Pageant as one of the oldest boats on the river Thames. She's been ... read more

24m Steel lighter hull, Beam 5.4m, Draft 2ft 6inch. Converted in 1987 used for 20years as a youth hostel for adventure holidays, offering accommodation for 16 young persons with 8 x twin single cabins and 2 x communal shower rooms, a laundry, 2 x large water tanks and stores racking, all found below decks. On the deck level there's a large training room/ lounge/ club room/dining room. A full size commercial galley. A large Reception, Heads facility (chemical toilet). A flat roof terrace on top. It has the potential for a commercial use/ Air BnB accommodation or a full refit / co... read more

Converted Fishing trawler ideal for cruising and/or live aboard. Built in 1958 by the world renowned Macduff shipyards in Aberdeenshire, Challenge is now a proud member of the National Historic Ships register. After 50 years in the fishing industry it was bought by the current owner and over a five year period was restored and converted for private use. During the last 10 years the vessel has been cruised extensively around the UK and Ireland as well as a foray into the Netherlands and has been much admired wherever it has been. The deck house comprises the wheelhouse and galley. The wheelhuo... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present this good sized lighter on a residential mooring ready to convert and create the floating home of your dreams. Finding an empty barge ready to convert on a residential mooring is a rare opportunity and therefore must be seen to be appreciated. The barge is of a size that could create a good sized family home of three double bedrooms, at least one large bathroom and possibly an en-suite, and a large open plan kitchen/lounge on the upper level. The internal measurements of the hold are 50' wide by 13'3" across, w... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Zodiac, a converted ex passenger ferry, offering incredible space and light, whilst retaining its character and look. Zodiac offers a massive 44' by 14' lounge are, extremely well fitted out, and with plenty of windows for light. You enter the lounge through the wheelhouse/porch, and this incredible main living area opens up before you, and it also has doors to an outside terrace aft, a good sized space to enjoy the views along the Medway. Stairs from the lounge lead to the lower deck accommodation. This comprises two large double... read more

Specifications: Year: 1927 LOA: 70' Beam: 13' Draft: 4' Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Flat HIN: N/A Description: ‘Poseidon’ has been fully re-painted and refitted as a live-aboard in 2011 to a high standard by her current owner. All the original machinery, running gear and navigation equipment has been kept, so that she may be moved under her own power if required. Her mooring in Sandwich Town centre is paid transferable. She is also serviced by mains electricity and water. There is a 2007 an... read more

Specifications: Year: 2012 LOA: 18.5 m Beam: 5.2 m Draft: 1.2 m Construction: Steel clad timber hull Hull/Keel: Flat bottomed HIN: N/A Description: We are selling our beloved 4 bedroom houseboat on a permanent mooring in Ramsgate Marina. Since we've owned her work has continued, but we ran out of time and now it's up to the new owner to finish this up. You enter the boat into the kitchen, where windows provide light and excellent views before you make your way down to the ma... read more