An ex Royal Navy crew tender, Destiny sleeps six people in three cabins. It has a large comfortable saloon, with a Morso Squirrel multi fuel stove and a newly fitted galley. The heads has a shower, toilet and sink. The large wheelhouse is ideal for long sea passages. Navigation equipment includes Furno Radar, AIS transceiver / Receiver, GPS, Auto pilot, echo sounder / fish finder, VHF, electronic compass and Garmin chart plotter (units stored securely ashore). The full height engine room houses a Cummins type NT855N, a legendary 14-litre, inline 6-cylinder, 4-stroke heavy-duty diesel engin... read more

Holker Street Looking for your perfect houseboat/residential barge? Here you are, Totally refurbished and renovated in 2022 household Holker Street contains 2 bedrooms, bathroom (toilet and shower cabin), lounge/ kitchen/dining room (3 in one). It features a brand-new kitchen with new appliances, boiler, new wood burning stove located in a lounge, laminated flooring throughout, and interior is brand new, sewage tank, new anodes and a fresh blackening on the hull. Mooring are available in Priory Marina or Holker Street can be moved to a destination of your choice. Pleas... read more

This boat is a former German icebreaker tug, built in 1956 by the Siebert yard in Berlin. A steel hull of 15.58 m by 3.62 m, drawing 0.90 m with an air draft of 3.05 m and a lowerable mast. Few were ever built. She had one German owner, then the present ones, who turned her into a home by roofing over the aft deck. They have lived aboard for twenty years and have maintained and improved her over the years: the interior was designed for living aboard, not adapted to it afterwards. One cabin with a double berth, a shower and an electric WC. Headroom is 2 m, except in the forward cabin. The int... read more

Specifications: Year: 1910 LOA: 21.3 m Beam: 4.50 m Draft: 1.60 m Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Displacement HIN: N/A Description: "She was fully restored in 2002 to 2007, with further updates made by her current owner in 2018 including a full exterior repaint, electrics supply overhaul and re-furnishing. She would make an ideal live-aboard or holiday home, or could continue in her current capacity as an Airbnb destination." Engine(s) & Electrical: General Motors 165HP, 6 cylinder inboard diesel. Bu... read more

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present BP-3, one of the iconic BP tugs, now available on a secure residential mooring and offering exceptional potential for conversion into a spacious and characterful floating home. Originally a working vessel, BP-3 was retired from commercial service due to electrical issues that were uneconomical to repair for operational use. This provides a rare opportunity to create a large-scale conversion project, transforming a piece of maritime history into a unique and impressive houseboat. Accommodation is arranged over three levels, offering remarkabl... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Sea Challenge II, a substantial former tug now available on a secure residential mooring, offering exceptional space and potential to create a distinctive and characterful floating home. Originally in service until less than two years ago, Sea Challenge II is now available due to engine issues and provides an exciting opportunity for conversion into a large static houseboat. Set across three levels, Sea Challenge II offers generous and versatile living space that could easily be reconfigured to create a truly unique home afloat. The top-leve... read more

Remarks : 1960 Dutch Bunker Barge / Liveaboard Houseboat – Kent now £25,000 Pennisol is a characterful 1960 Dutch steel bunker barge that has been thoughtfully converted into a comfortable liveaboard houseboat. Offering spacious accommodation and plenty of potential for further enhancement, she presents an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking an affordable waterside lifestyle or unique floating home. The current accommodation comprises a comfortable saloon, a practical galley, a heads compartment with a shower, and a double bedroom. The conversion has been completed to a reas... read more

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Sea Challenge, a truly exceptional tug that has been thoughtfully and beautifully converted to create a large, characterful family home. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the vessel’s heritage make this conversion particularly special. Offering spacious accommodation across three levels, Sea Challenge combines traditional maritime character with modern comfort, providing a unique lifestyle opportunity in a peaceful riverside setting. The accommodation flows smoothly across all levels, with well-planned acc... read more

This Watson class ex lifeboat was named in 1926 by the Duchess of York and King George. She was built in Cowes by H Saunders and served her time in Scotland where she saved 305 souls. She is up and running, sea-worthy and capable of being fully off grid. She would make an excellent house boat or live aboard. Her hull is double diagonal and made out of Honduras mahogany and appears in excellent condition. She is a single screw with a Gardener 4 cylinder engine. She has a gas boiler, shower, hot water, 24v solar for the engine start batteries and 12v solar for the leisure batteries... read more

Specifications: Year: 1979 LOA: 45’ 2” Beam: 10’ 6” Draft: 1’ 10” Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Flat-bottomed HIN: N/A Description: 'The Wonky Pig' has had a full refit throughout. The hull was professionally shot-blasted and 7 coats of epoxy primer applied from the gunwales down in 2019, and at that time the topsides were also sanded, primed and painted. The hull was also blacked in 2023. She was signwritten and all paint was professional marine paint. In 2023 she had new e... read more

Here is a rare opportunity to buy this 82ft dumb barge. Orignally built for British Waterways and the river severn dredging operation of old, this is barge No.8. Built approximately late 50's, we think. Constructed with pre nuclear produced British steel in 10mm or 12mm thickness. There has has been little to no plate loss since. A survey is available to view with the vessel. Perfect for conversion to create your ideal floating home. No8 Barge is of a size large enough to be a good sized family home with room for 3 double bedrooms, mulptiple reception areas, large entertaining and ... read more

OHSO is a 2010 60ft barge which has been built to become a houseboat however still in need of completing, so is being sold a project. She comes married up to a inboard Nanni diesel engine and was originally used as a ballast barge. The vessel has a timber frame and composite superstructure, plus internal studded walls however as seen from the photos, work is still needed to complete the project.  ALL OFFERS WELCOME Discounted Thames Marina floating pontoon mooring can be available at extra cost with the vessel should it be needed.  Vessel lying offsite - viewing by appointme... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Tiger, a part-converted ex-tanker offering a rare opportunity to create a truly spacious and characterful floating home. This boat does not come with a mooring and will need to be moved once purchased, but still represents an amazing opportunity. Currently partially fitted out, Tiger provides an exceptional blank canvas for further development. With an impressive 150ft length and 18'5" beam, she offers an incredible amount of internal living space as well as ample external deck areas. Tiger’s fit-out is underway, with the founda... read more

Belgian Spits Barge Restored to Perfection with Luxury Accommodation and an Impressive Engine Room An exceptional Belgian *Spits* barge where authentic craftsmanship and contemporary living comfort come together in a truly unique way. The vessel has been meticulously restored with great attention to detail, preserving its original character throughout. The original wheelhouse and the authentic aft cabin retain the atmosphere of a bygone era, while the former cargo hold has been transformed into an exclusive residence finished to an exceptionally high standard. The surprisingly bright liv... read more

Boat Description Energie was purchased and fitted out by the Ables Family to convert into a family home. A Bristol institution for more than 35 years, the boat was fitted out by the shipyard, ensuring that everything was built to the highest standards. The accommodation was expanded with the family, resulting in some amazing segregated spaces, including a double height ceilinged living room. Energie is currently configured with multiple living spaces inside, allowing the spaces to be connected or shut off for multiple occupation. Energie has not been moved a great distance for some t... read more

Remarks : Michaela – 1944 53ft Admiralty Harbour Service Launch Constructed in Poole by the Admiralty in 1944, ‘Michaela’ is a historic Harbour Service Launch that perfectly marries classic maritime heritage with comfortable, modern liveaboard capabilities. Built to the highest wartime standards to ensure longevity and resilience, her robust hull features double-diagonal Burmese teak laid over stout oak timbers, secured with copper fastenings. She benefits from a comprehensive professional survey, fresh antifouling, and completed maintenance works carried out in September 20... read more

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Ellen Elizabeth, a charming Humber Keel offering spacious, light-filled accommodation on a secure residential mooring — with the added advantage of cruising capability. Beautifully converted and sympathetically updated, this steel-hulled classic provides both comfort and character, combining the appeal of traditional craftsmanship with the convenience of modern living. Entering at deck level, you step into a large, bright kitchen featuring an abundance of natural light from multiple large windows. The kitchen offers ample workspace and ... read more

Dit voormalige vrachtschip heeft een tweede leven gekregen als sfeervol en comfortabel varend woonschip, waarin authentiek scheepskarakter en hedendaags wooncomfort goed samenkomen. Stap aan boord van deze prachtige tjalk, een historisch binnenvaartschip uit 1922, gebouwd door scheepswerf Wolthuis in Sappemeer. Gelegen in het bruisende hart van Rotterdam biedt dit schip niet alleen een unieke woonervaring op het water, maar ook – na overleg en goedkeuring van de verhuurder – de mogelijkheid tot overname van een gewilde ligplaats in het stadscentrum. In het vooronder bevindt zich een slaapr... read more

A truly pioneering 25-metre houseboat, Wanderland is a one-of-a-kind architectural sculpture conceived by artist Cyril de Commarque. Originally a 1950s Dutch grain barge, this vessel has been reimagined into a striking polyhedral form, its mirrored exterior reflecting the ever-changing moods of the river and sky. Inside, Wanderland offers 1,687 sq ft (156.9 sq m) of light-filled, bohemian-inspired living space, with soaring ceilings reaching up to 3.69 metres. The interiors are a harmonious blend of art, nature, and comfort-designed to inspire creativity and contemplation. Words from the... read more