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

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

The Nottingham Crusader was purpose build for the St John Ambulances water wing to carry differently abled passengers The vessel construction is of steel in a compartmentalised style, the hull plate is 10mm and is fitted bilge keels for increased stability and the design of the hull makes it a very manoeuvrable craft. Originally the foredeck was of an open aspect that has since been enclosed with a timber roof and vinyl sides. A toilet facility has also installed in this area. The main saloon area is fitted with a bar and full-sized toileting area that was designed to accommodate bed... read more

The Trent Lady, built in 1983 by Arcrite of Corby as a conference boat which after the recession of the '80s was purchased and transported to Newark Nottingham in 1992 where the upper saloon was added and was converted to a restaurant boat servicing the River Trent at Nottingham. In the mid-’90s, there was a change of direction to that of a sightseeing/party boat. Due to retirement plans, the vessel was sold in 2001to the present owner who has devoted the last twenty years to developing an acknowledged and well-respected service Retirement now beckons the current owner and the ves... read more

Amiens RASC Amiens is a truly unique vessel. She is one of 14 Battlefield Class high speed target towing launches built by Thornycroft for the MOD in 1944 and is believed to be the only seagoing vessel left of her class. There is some incredible history behind this vessel from her service days with the Royal Army Service Corp as well as her time in commercial use as a survey vessel when she surveyed the sea floor for the Channel Tunnel. Since her current owners purchased her, she has had an extensive amount of works completed both interior and exterior and is currently used as a fully funct... read more

1930 CONVERTED AMMUNITION BARGE - 3 cabins/6 berths (Can accommodate up to 9 people) // Panoramic glass to wheel house // Steps to lower level accommodation // Lounge area & kitchen. Riveted steel construction // Stainless steel heating fuel tank // Hard chine with round bow and canoe stern // Hull up to waterline is epoxied // Multifuel stove // Heating is electric or oil heated // Diesel fired boiler // Fresh water water directly from mains hose // Rockwool insulation // Bespoke handmade doors // Macerator toilet // 1 x shower room // 1 x ensuite with double ended bath // American double fr... read more