Residential Cruising Barge

Barge for Conversion - Barge1

Premier Houseboats are pleased to this dumb 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 must be seen to be appreciated. The barge is of a size that could create a good sized family home of two to three double bedrooms, at least one large bathroom and possibly an en-suite, and a large open plan kitchen/lounge on the upper level. This is an excellent and rare opportunity to create your own home afloat. Vessel name: Barge 2 Constructed: 1948 Length over all: 90' Beam: 17' Maximum draft: 3' 6" Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£29,000

Characterful Houseboat - Tantalus

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Tantalus, a characterful conversion of an ex coal barge, that has been fitted to create a good sized family home with both a traditional and contemporary feel. Tantalus has been converted to create good living space internally and also has two good sized outside areas. Tantalus has had great thought put into her conversion, and has an incredible amount of storage throughout. Entering through the front door there is an office area immediately to your left, that enables you to look down over the main living area. A small set of steps lead down to the main living area, which is a superb size with a large settee and a multi fuel stove, together with plenty of light, and even a giant clock on the ceiling. A step leads up to a sectioned off dining area. Along the corridor is a family bathroom with new toilet, hand basin, double shower cubicle and a small room with radiator for drying clothes. Next is the first bedroom, currently with two built in beds but would easily be a comfortable double. Next along is the kitchen, with plenty of storage and work surface, built in double oven, gas hob and extractor, fridge freezer, washing machine and a breakfast bar. Along from this is the main bedroom, with built in double bed with storage below, and built in wardrobes. A door leads to outside where there is a small deck area, with steps leading to a larger decked terrace on the roof of the boat, offering commanding views and furnished with table and chairs. There is excellent headroom throughout the boat, which also has solid wood flooring, and all windows are double glazed units. There is also full gas central heating run from a gas combi boiler in the kitchen. The swim ends either end of the boat provide even more storage if required. The roof has a slight slope allowing any rain water to run easily off the boat and into the river. Tantalus is ready to move into and is a lovely family home, with superb room both internally and externally, and a good balance of classic and contemporary fittings. Vessel name: Tantalus Condition: good Constructed: 1950 Refitted: 2018 Berths: 4 Cabins: 2 Heads: 1 Length over all: 80' Beam: 15' Maximum draft: 3' Hull material: Steel Hull type: Flat Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£135,000

Tanker for Conversion - Humber Mariner

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Humber mariner, an ex tanker barge now on a secure residential mooring and ready to convert to a large, character home. Built by the Yorkshire Dry Dock Co in 1963, this boat has 6 tanks of 70 cubic metres each, which can be opened up to create an incredible living space, and also has the ability to create further living space on deck. There is a Gardner 8L3B engine, which although it has not run for a number of years, could be brought back to working order. This is an opportunity to create a good sized family home, whilst still keeping the look of a boat, and is priced extremely ***************** barge is freehold and the residential mooring is leased. Vessel name: Humber Mariner Vessel condition: Good Year constructed: 1963 No. of engines: 1 Engine model: Gardner 8l3b Fuel type: Diesel Length over all: 140' Beam: 17' 6" Maximum draft: 4' Hull material: Steel Hull type: Flat Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£29,000

Charming Dutch Barge - Dragonfly

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Dragonfly, a lovely dutch barge that has been structurally well maintained, offering comfortable living with many traditional features. Dragonfly is a beautiful looking barge, with a nice garden area at the bow on which to enjoy your surroundings. The wheelhouse offers panoramic views for navigation, and doubles as a nice size kitchen, with gas oven and hob, sink, fridge and small counter top freezer, and also has lots of storage and work surface. Steps lead forward to the main living area. This comprises of a good sized bathroom, with corner bath and shower attachment, toilet, hand basin and heated towel rail. Next is the surprisingly spacious lounge/diner, with plenty of windows for light and airflow, built in storage and fully furnished. Back from the wheelhouse is a large double bedroom, with further storage and a good size. The Ford diesel engine provides plenty of cruising power, Dragonfly is very easy to cruise, and even has the original gearbox, reconditioned in 2017. She does not currently cruise as fuel lines need replacing, apart from that she is ready to use. Externally the boat has been dry docked recently, and has been well maintained and recently painted. The garden area at the front has comfortable space for a table and chairs, and is lovely spot in which to enjoy the views. Dragonfly is very traditional in look, has been nicely converted for modern day life, yet has held on to the traditional charm of a Dutch barge. Vessel name: Dragonfly Condition: Good Constructed: 1925 Refitted: 2018 Berths: 2 Cabins: 1 Heads: 1 No. of engines: 1 Engine model: Ford Fuel type: Diesel Length over all: 67' Beam: 12' Maximum draft: 3' Hull material: Steel Hull type: Flat Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£75,000

EXCAVATOR BARGE

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present this excavator barge, which has also been used for piling and dredging. It is ex Environment Agency and has a Hymac 450 ELC excavator. It is fitted with lift winches and a Lifting wheel, the winches are driven by a Lister 4 HA diesel, and is being sold to clear as the current owner is closing a boat repair business. Vessel name: Excavator barge Condition: Fair Constructed: 1970 Length over all: 86' Beam: 16' Maximum draft: 4' Hull material: Steel Hull Type: Flat Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£17,500

Amazing Venue with Houseboat Potential - Rochester Queen

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present the Rochester Queen, an ex event venue boat, that could be put back to being a venue with a relatively small amount of updating, or converted to create an amazing houseboat. This incredible opportunity now comes on a secure residential mooring. Rochester Queen offers incredible space over three levels, the top two levels have an incredible amount of light due to the many windows, and there is also excellent headroom on all three levels. There are three bars, and an industrial kitchen capable of catering for the large gatherings The Rochester Queen was used to hosting. There is a heating system in place however a new boiler will be needed. Externally there are three outside deck areas where you can enjoy your surroundings in comfort wherever you are moored. The Rochester Queen is an impressive looking vessel. Although no longer able to cruise, as a static vessel on the right mooring she could be an excellent business opportunity. Converted to a houseboat she could be a stunning, spacious and unique property. Opportunities to purchase a historic vessel such as The Rochester Queen come up very rarely, and viewing to appreciate the space available, whether as a houseboat or as a venue, is recommended. She is on the historic ships register, below is a brief history : In 1935, a formidable competitor to Royal Lady arrived in the form of the Coronia [1], built by Warren's New Holland Shipyard on the Humber Estuary. Although of similar layout to the 1934 Royal Lady, she only had one funnel, which was positioned too far aft for symmetry. Coronia [1] was owned by Jack Ellis, and her original livery was a yacht-like white, later with a pale yellow funnel. She had a gross tonnage of 227 and an overall length of 130 ft, and carried 475 passengers on a Class 3 Certificate. Her engines were supplied by the National Gas & Oil Company of Ashton-under-Lyne, a company not normally associated with marine installations. She was capable of 13.5 knots, a lot faster than her initial competitor Royal Lady. In 1937, Coronia [1] reappeared with two funnels like her competitor. These were initially pale [yellow?] in colour, but later became red with a black top. In 1938 she had a more equal competitor in the New Royal Lady, which matched her is size and speed. However, in pre-war years there was more than enough custom for two such fine vessels. Vessel name: Rochester Queen Condition: Good Builder: Warrens New Holland Shipyard Constructed:1935 Length over all:122' 2" Beam:26' 1" Maximum draft:4' 9" Hull material: Steel Hull type: Other Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£240,000

Trawler for Completion - Grampian Quest

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 **********e are another four areas ready to convert convert. There is currently a log burner in the lounge, part diesel fired heating, and a gas water boiler for hot water. There are four large deck areas to enjoy your surroundings, the mooring itself offers spectacular views along and across the river Medway. The boat is part wired and part plumbed, and has been well insulated. There is also the large engine room, which could also be converted should you choose to remove the engine. This is a fantastic opportunity to create a large, character home, with huge potential and stunning views. The trawler is freehold and the residential mooring is leasehold. Vessel name: Grampian Quest Vessel condition: good Builder: Lewis & Sons Aberdeen Year constructed: 1959 Berths: 12 Cabins: 5 Heads: 2 Length over all: 110' Beam: 23' Maximum draft: 8' Hull material: Steel Hull type: Other Water capacity: 42 Gallons Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.