Premier Houseboats are pleased to present this extremely rare open concrete barge, offered on a secure residential mooring and providing a unique opportunity to create a bespoke floating home. Believed to have been constructed during the Second World War, this substantial barge offers enormous conversion potential. With an impressive wide beam and approximately 8 feet of internal headroom, the vessel provides a vast internal footprint, ideal for the creation of a three to four bedroom family home. A major advantage of this vessel is its ferro-cement construction, meaning it does not re... read more

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 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

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

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 dies... read more

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Zodiac, a beautifully converted ex-passenger ferry offering extraordinary space, charm, and natural light, while maintaining her classic maritime character. Originally serving as a passenger ferry on the River Thames, Zodiac has been sympathetically transformed into a substantial floating home, providing two generous levels of accommodation, a large open-plan lounge, and a terrace overlooking the River Medway. You enter through the wheelhouse, now used as a bright porch area, leading into an impressive 44’ x 14’ open-plan lounge.... 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

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