Wolstenholme Motor Cruising Barge Description IDA - a modern motor cruising barge designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built by South Holland Marine with fitout by Stoke-on-Trent Boat Building. Two double cabins - both ensuite; but she can sleep six in all by using the convertible dinette. Raised pilot house with internal helm station and raised aft deck with external helm position. Specifically designed for all Irish waterways - so usable in UK and Europe. This delightful vessel is now available for her next owner to experience new adventures and create fun memories. Dimensions Length Over... read more

Ex-Tanker Barge was 47.5 x 6.6mtr. Built in 1962 by James W Cook and has now been professionally shortened to 23.48 mtr and retains the original crew accommodation,engine and bow section. Original engine is a Lister Blackstone ER6MGR2 HP337 at 750rpm which is in working order and the barge could be converted to comprise of a lower accommodation deck, spacious mid level living and crew area with the wheelhouse above giving great visibility for cruising. Double bottom, anchor plus windlass with recent dry docking. All future work could be done at the same yard in Kingston upon Hull which has ... read more

This large widebeam represents a great opportunity to liveaboard while cruising in comfort. Built in 2011 the quality of the fit-out is of the highest professional standard. With a collapsible wheelhouse, built from mahogany, this vessel is only restricted by her beam in where she can cruise. The 12ft beam means she feels very spacious, with two cabins, both of a good size. The galley has a great deal of storage, in fact storage is abundant throughout the boat. The bathroom feels luxurious with a full-sized cubicle shower, hand basin and electric flushing loo. There is both a solid... read more

“Jozephina” is a lovely compact Dutch barge, easily handled solo and perfect for one person or a couple. Currently moored in south-west London in a vibrant village location with direct train service to London Waterloo. There is the option for the new owner to take on the mooring which is one of a small number of mixed residential and leisure moorings on floating pontoons equipped with water and electricity and on-site toilets. Please note: purchase price does not include any upfront mooring fees, but mooring operator has indicated new owner could take over the mooring if required. ... read more

HUGE VALUE FOR MONEY LIVE ABOARD OR CRUISE THROUGH EUROPE VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMEND Length: 55' / 16.76 m Beam: 12' / 3.65 m Draft: 3'2” / 0.95 m Air draft: min 7'3” / 2.22m wheelhouse down, 9'4” / 2.83 m wheelhouse up This beautiful, well fitted out and superbly maintained boat has sleeping accommodation for 6 in 3 cabins. The separate owner's cabin to the aft of the wheelhouse sports a king-size double bed with en-suite facilities and plenty of drawers, shelves and lockers to store your clothes and personal effects. The for... read more

Tie The Knot is a 63 x 13 Ft Dutch Barge; A remarkable British Built vessel designed for use in Europe and the UK. Its strong steel hull provides stability and safety and 2 x 95 kgf hydraulic bow & stern thrusters allow it to navigate various waterways with ease. She features a modern spacious interior, incorporating comfort and practicality, unique features include, a pullman which converts to a second bedroom, 2 bathrooms (an ensuite and one with a ‘tub’), large wheelhouse and exceptional outdoor space. The design incorporates port hole windows, large leisure windows and... read more

Boat Overview This 2008 Replica Dutch Barge was launched in 2009 and built by Pickwell & Arnold. The boat is powered by a Perkins M92B diesel engine with 86 horsepower and shaft drive. It has had only two owners since its inception and features a spacious interior with a highly adaptable layout. The vessel includes a large wheelhouse, which was rebuilt by Blackwater Marine in 2016. The wheelhouse has a single door for day-to-day use that can be opened to double width for bringing large furniture into the boat. This 57 ft replica Dutch barge also offers a coal-burning stove with direct ac... read more

Set up a NEW home in one of London's beautiful secret locations!! On this Piper 45ft Dutch Style Replica Barge, Built in 2003 with Fully Transferable Residential Mooring in a well run Council Marina, offering very competitive mooring fees. Beautifully Crafted Liveaboard Barge, moored on Greenland Dock. Originally built by Piper as a sail-away and expertly fitted out by Riverdale Barges, on the Shannon–Erne Waterway, this stunning vessel was brought to London in 2016. The current owner has since optimized every inch of space to create a warm and inviting floating home. - 2 dou... read more

We are delighted to be marketing this beautiful vessel for the fourth time (previously named Tickety Boo). Built on a 2008 Reeves shell, this 58ft 6in narrowbeam Dutch barge features sweeping lines that give it a distinctive and well-proportioned profile. The fit-out by award winning Wharf House Narrowboats is finished in oak, complemented by a contrasting sapele wheelhouse. The aft cabin is arranged in a bistro style, incorporating the galley and a Pullman dinette, which can also provide guest accommodation. Forward of the wheelhouse is a central saloon, with a diesel stove, purp... read more

This 55 ft × 12.5 ft replica Dutch barge combines presence, proportion, and practicality in a package that quietly turns heads on the river. Built for living aboard rather than display, she offers generous interior space, well-judged lines, and a sense of calm authority on the water. Rated Category C and proven at sea, she is equally at home on the Thames or cruising canals, with a design that balances classic barge character with real-world usability. In July 2024 she was craned out of the water for a full out-of-water survey by a professional marine surveyor, which she passed with ... read more