This is probably the only chance you’ll get to own a ‘submarine’ moored to a secluded island in Hackney, fitted out to an exceptionally high standard and ready to go with no work needed – so you can simply turn up and enjoy her right from day one. Named after Captain Nemo’s famous vessel, Nautilus is a former oil rig free-fall lifeboat. She has been skillfully transformed into a finely crafted liveaboard by the current owner, who is a professional cabinetmaker. The boat is fully functioning, with its original engine. Moored at Lee Valley Marina Springfield ... read more

Boatshed Southampton are pleased to offer for sale the 1996 Watercraft Freefall Lifeboat which has been converted into a houseboat / Air BnB business. The interior has been tastefully converted housing a double bed, saloon area, galley and shower/toilet room. This would make a great bolt hole for a single or couple or could be used for an Air BnB business which is what the present owner has done. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 50 extra photos of this Watercraft Freefall Lifeboat . Thi... read more

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a fully navigable 50ft. x 17 ft. 5 Humber keel houseboat, located at the highly desirable Platts Eyot. At deck level there is plenty of space for entertaining with an area for seating. Towards the stern is a wheelhouse for use when navigating the vessel and opposite this is the door which leads down to the accommodation which comprises; a good size lounge with wooden flooring, skylights to allow for lots of natural light, and a log burner. Opposite the lounge is a fitted kitchen with plenty of storage. Towards the bow of the boat is th... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present TID172, an historic tug on a residential mooring ready to convert to a character home. TID 172 was one of 183 tugs built between 1943 and 1946 to replace tugs lost through enemy action in World war II, and also to assist the preparations for the invasion of France. TID 172 is now on a residential mooring in a small working boatyard on the river Medway, and with some thought and work can be a home of real character. The engines are still in place however she does not currently run due to issues with the boiler. There is plenty of room to work wit... read more

This Converted Dutch Shrimper is effectively fully rebuilt new in 2007, with the exception of her hull, from the gunnel down by a professional yard in Holland. Her overall condition and specification for live aboard cruising is superb and is one of the easiest barges to crew and cruise. TX30 offers excellent exterior deck space as well as voluminous fore deck, work shop and aft deck storage. Her light and bright wheelhouse saloon(with low air draft of 3.15m) is double glazed offering all year round use. Below decks her comfy saloon and galley are open plan with a cute wood burner and ful... read more

This houseboat project would be perfect for someone looking to design their own floating home. Work has been started but now needs someone to either re-start it or continue with the project! The deck area did have a wheelhouse at a previous stage to the current design but was removed at some point! It could benefit with an addition of this to improve the overall design structure but not absolutely necessary. A very wide beam is a plus and the vendor has told us that there will be a mooring available to the new owner which will enable the work to be carried out where it currently lies. ... read more

Specifications: Year: 1959 LOA: 17 m Beam: 4 m Draft: 1.5 m Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Long keel HIN: WR293 Description: She was professionally converted from a commercial fishing cutter into a practical, contemporary motor cruiser with accommodation for up to 6 people. She's ocean going and can run self-sufficiently for all her electrical needs. More recent modifications and rebuilds to her domestic arrangements were completed 2018. She has spent the last couple of seasons in Holland, cruising the ... read more

WILD RAVEN – LIVE-ON BOAT WITH FANTASTIC FREEHOLD LONDON MOORING AT PALMER’S WHARF, CHARTER QUAY, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES Open to offers for quick sale. Mooring Fees: £293 per month AN UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN CENTRAL LONDON HOME WITH SHARE OF FREEHOLD TITLE TO MOORING, AND ACCESS TO THE FACILITIES OF CHARTER QUAY ESTATE, INCLUDING FULLY EQUIPPED GYM AND LOCKED BIKE PARKING. IDEAL FIRST HOME, WEEKEND PAD, SUITABLE FOR A COUPLE WITH SPACE FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. Boat Safety Certificate until November 2024 Environmental Agency Currently Registered Tham... read more