Please also note that the boat needs redecorating and is not as smart as shown in the pictures - though can be brought back to this standard with a couple of weeks work. The price has been reduced accordingly. The youtube video and one of the exterior shots are old and the boat has been painted (blue) and other refurbishments since! I am also in the process of covering the old decking with a dark red tarp that looks very smart. Verandering is a Dutch Barge, fully converted as a comfortable residence. The vessel is 25 meters long by 4 meters wide. It has two bedrooms. The master bedroom ... read more

Steel Hulled 52.5 Ft Ex Military KIWI Class Harbour Launch Built circa 1970 Large Fore cabin and Aft Cabin both with 1.80m headroom Large Pilot House with 2.20m headroom Large engine room containing a Perkins M215C Diesel engine w gearbox, & 3 tanks Draft keel to waterline 1.50m Overall height excl masts 5.00m approx LOA 16.00m Beam 4.80m... read more

Specifications: Year: 1970 LOA: 78' Beam: 14' Draft: 4' Construction: Steel Hull / Keel: Flat HIN: N/A Description: "Her superstructure was built by the owner in 2016 and everything fitted was brand new. This barge is finished to a high standard with over 8' headroom. She is an open spacious boat finished to a high standard with brand new appliances in 2016. Her superstructure is finished with 4 coats of primer, ready for top coat." Engine(s) & Electrical: 30 batteries, wind/solar... read more

Behold, the unique and versatile 2022 custom-made floating shop—a delightful creation initially designed to serve ice creams, drinks, and snacks, but with the potential for easy conversion into a compact live-aboard. This exceptional vessel offers endless possibilities. Constructed with precision, this floating shop boasts a treated wooden frame and excellent insulation, ensuring a comfortable environment. Its composite cladding and sturdy 2 EPS foam-filled pontoons guarantee stability and durability on the water. Equipped with double serving hatches, a sink with mains-operated hot water... read more

Admiralty Lighters make fantastic houseboats! They are dumb barges (no engines) so all the space is usable as accommodation and they are solid, heavy and built to withstand a working life. We're not sure of her previous history, however this particular lighter has been a permanent home for at least the last 30 years, occupying a Crown Estate Commissioners mooring with a Houseboat Mooring Licence. She comes with a plot of land including road access, outbuildings, garden, parking, a slipway and a jetty, the plot is on an annual lease costing £6499 per year (a £500 admin fee to re-assign to ... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Grampian Quest, an exceptional opportunity to convert a trawler into an outstanding character home, with the benefit of being able to live aboard whilst converting. Grampian Quest offers plenty of accommodation already converted, including three double bedrooms, lounge, and a large bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin. There is also a second toilet. The wheelhouse has been converted to a kitchen diner, with lots of windows allowing light and spectacular views.There are another four areas ready to convert convert. There is currently a log b... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Onward Mariner, an ex coaster offering incredible space both internally and externally, whilst retaining the feel of a ship. Onward Mariner has accommodation on two levels making it an incredible family home. Entrance is through an original doorway to what was the crews quarters. This has a lounge area, galley, shower room, toilet, double cabin and a cabin with two original bunks. A wide stairway leads down to the main hold which has amazing headroom throughout, utilising much or the internal steelwork. Accommodation comprises an extremely... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Jumbo, an ex Port Authority barge on a secure residential mooring in Kent, ready to convert and create the houseboat of your dreams. Finding an empty barge ready to convert on a residential mooring is a rare opportunity, and therefore Jumbo 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 extra beam of the barge can provide considerably more living... read more

Are you looking for a change of lifestyle? To get away from the hustle and bustle? Dreaming of tranquillity? Then look no further! Perhaps the most interesting and unique listing we have ever taken to market – Claudia is more than just a house boat! It is a converted coastal cargo ship that boasts eight bedrooms, three bathrooms and over 5500sqft! With luxurious and spacious accommodation throughout and incredible views all round, this fabulous house boat could be exactly what you are looking for! Entertaining guests is a breeze with open plan reception space which would be ideal for ... read more

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

Are you looking for a ship to live on or/and to charter Then take a look at this custom-built motor vessel. With her 49-metre length, she offers seas of living space inside. On top, she has a spacious sun deck, large wheelhouse containing a lift that reaches all 3 decks and an aft deck that can hold two tenders thanks to a crane. Below deck are 4 spacious bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with living room. In addition, she is equipped with two large spud poles allowing her to berth easily anywhere. A 360-degree bow thruster makes her easy to manoeuvre.... read more

Meticulously maintained barge lying Cadogan Pier in Chelsea. Wheelhouse/deck saloon, galley, bathroom, saloon, 2 double cabins Drydocked 2021... 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

Selling our beloved and beautiful boat Steel hull, 32ft long, 9ft wide Gold Licence, BSS until 2026, Insurance, Survey 2020 Security alarm system with remote 2 Solar Panels 4 Batteries 212 V power access 6 Berths; 2 x double & 2 single. Sleeps 5 adults +1 small child Seating area + Kitchenette with a new fridge & sink Portable toilet Plenty of storage Inboard engine Volvo Penta MD Perkings 50 hp Diesel - Excellent condition! Just under 500 hours of use in total All the engine fittings were new about 7 years ago. The boat was in the water only for the last 3 year... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Arjan, a large Dutch barge on a residential mooring ready to convert to a large family home. Arjan is an ex working barge, but spent the recent years as a workshop barge on the river Thames. Arjan benefits from having the original crews quarters still in place, with a small amount of work these could be made liveable and are an ideal space to use whilst converting the main hold. They also have the potential, once the main hold has been converted, to become a self contained apartment, with room for two bedrooms, saloon, galley and shower room. ... 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

Lightship 93 is one of the most iconic vessels currently in London and is now for sale through Boatshed London. For the last few years, she has been used as an events venue and photographic studio which has hosted some of the most famous names from the music and acting world. Built in 1938 in riveted steel, she is 134 feet long (just over 40 meters) with a beam of 25 feet. The ship retired from lighthouse service in 2004. The boat has lots of potential to be continued in her current use as a commercial operation; she could be converted into a unique houseboat or developed into a spect... read more

Classic lighter barge “Shell Bay” is a well maintained vessel and is currently moored in South Dock Marina, London where it can be lifted at the crane for the pre-purchase survey or inspection. PLA Surveyed and Licenced Excellent Condition for its age refitted in 2019. Suitable for Stores or House Boat Conversion. The vessel is All mechanical/hydraulic components are excluded from sale and will be removed prior a handover. Specification Old Style Dumb Lighter Barge Type of vessel - Barge Length - 14 meters Beam - 3.6 meters at widest point Co... read more