Specifications: Year: 1980 LOA: 46’ Beam: 6’ 10” Draft: 2’ Construction: GRP Hull/Keel: Flat HIN: 689010 Description: Built between 2012 and 2016 by a retired boat builder on an unused bare hull from 1980, ‘New Dawn’ is a lovely modern take on the traditional narrowboat. Inside she has teak-faced marine plywood and solid teak trim. She is heavily constructed from GRP (20mm-25mm underneath & 12mm–20mm above the waterline) and has dual steering positions (one under-cover... 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. 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 only). A flat roof terrace on top. Below decks the sole has been removed to clean out and clear the bilges. It has the potential for a commercial use/ Air BnB accommodation or a full refit / conversion into a substantial dwelling houseboat. Vessel ... read more

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Lighter 2, a substantial steel lighter on a secure residential mooring, offering a rare opportunity to create a bespoke floating home. Finding an empty barge ready for conversion on a residential mooring is increasingly uncommon, and Lighter 2 represents an exciting blank canvas for anyone wishing to design their ideal waterside property. At 91ft in length and 17ft in beam, this impressive vessel offers generous proportions and exceptional potential. The internal hold measures approximately 50ft x 13ft 3in, with a headroom of 6ft 7in, providi... read more

Freycinet Forges de Strasbourg barge built in 1951. Completely renovated in 2021 and equipped to make it a fully autonomous boat (solar panels, water filtration plant, purification station, etc.).  Important note: the hull bottom must be replaced but the cost of the work is included in the sale price. The European certificate will have to be renewed. The layout is modern and comfortable, perfect for a primary residence project. It offers: a rear accommodation currently used as a workshop but which can easily be rehabilitated into a bedroom, a beautiful wheelhouse, a spacious and open l... read more

Specifications: Year: N/A LOA: 45’ Beam: 10’ Draft: 3’ Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Flat-bottomed HIN: N/A Description: A beautiful conversion with tons of character! She would make an ideal liveaboard for one person or a couple. Located on the beautiful River Stour in Kent. She was last surveyed in 2022 with no reccommendations. She had a new glazed helm cover on 2024 and the guardrails extended with a gate fitted for easy access. Engine(s) & Electrical: BMC Commodore 4 cylinder die... 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

These boat details are subject to contract. This is a fabulously spacious Barge Conversion. She is currently on a residential mooring which the owner rents for £640 per Month. There's a good community atmosphere too and the vessel has a nice position on the marina. The accommodation is really well laid out and bright too. There is access to the side decks and terraces from the main bedroom so you can enjoy sitting outside for a drink etc. The foredeck is a subtract and is big enough to have a gathering and a barbecue. She benefits from gas central heating. Ideal for a family... read more

This beautiful Edwardian-style houseboat has been lovingly cherished by the owners since they commissioned her in 2003. Far superior to a standard pontoon-boat, she is fully navigable with a diesel engine and bow thruster. The large front deck is ideal for alfresco dinning, with a wrap-around canopy that protects you from the wind, whatever the direction, meaning you can use the space virtually all year round. The double doors open into a welcoming saloon with sofa seating and a wood-burning stove, for cozy nights in. There is also a diesel powered heating system. There are two cabin... read more

Dutch Tjalk barge built in 1913. Once used to transport goods, she is now well equipped and perfectly suited for life on the water. European certificate is valid until 2031. The deck and superstructure need painting. The boat has a beautiful wheelhouse, a bright living room with lounge, dining area and kitchen, a bathroom, a second lounge that can be converted into a cabin and a double bedroom. Contact us now for more information.... read more

Specifications: Year: 1880 LOA: 26.3 m Beam: 4.72 m Draft: 1.78 m Construction: Iron Hull/Keel: Flat-bottomed HIN: N/A Description: A beautiful traditional Dutch cargo barge, ‘Neljan’ has been beautifully converted into an extremely comfortable home on the water. She has bags of space and was recently out of the water for plating, anodes and blacking. She comes with a mooring in Sandwich, Kent, and would also lend herself to being made into an amazing Air B& B. Engine(s) & Electrical: Perk... read more

Voormalig binnenvaart vrachtschip dat in een serie van vier is gebouwd voor de Waalsteenhandel v/h L.P.J. Geldens uit Utrecht. Dit betreft nummer 3. Het is een prachtig voormalig motorschip dat in het verleden is verlengd naar de huidige afmetingen maar ook zeer eenvoudig weer naar de originele afmetingen van 35.09 meter is terug te brengen. Langer of korter kan natuurlijk ook. Gebouwd op de “Boot” scheepswerf De Hoop in Leiden maakt dat ze met oog voor details en mooie lijnen is gebouwd. Helaas is het onderhoud al heel lang niet uitgevoerd waardoor ze in een desolate toestand is gekomen. ... read more

An ex Royal Navy crew tender, Destiny sleeps six people in three cabins. Ideally liveaboard vessel with good seakeeping qualities. 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... 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