"Cheers": A modern Dutch Barge Cheers is a purpose-built live-aboard Dutch barge, offering a unique blend of robust construction and comfortable, modern living. Built in England in 2003 by Phillips Engineering, its design is rooted in traditional Dutch barge aesthetics, while its construction is anything but old-fashioned. A Solid Foundation What truly sets Cheers apart is its remarkable strength. The hull is made from an exceptionally thick 12.7mm steel plate, and the superstructure is crafted from 6mm steel. This is a significant upgrade from most barges, which typically f... read more

OPEN TO SENSIBLE OFFERS Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Eben Haezer, an exceptionally spacious and sympathetically converted Dutch barge, offering an incredible blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and full cruising capability. Moored on a secure residential berth with beautiful river views, this outstanding vessel also features independent living quarters, ideal for guests or rental income. Accommodation & Layout Eben Haezer is uniquely positioned on its own private pontoon within the marina, ensuring peace, privacy, and easy access. Accommodation is divide... read more

ex sailing Tjalk houseboat with co-ownership Thames mooring in Battersea. surveyed & painted 2025 3 cabins, saloon& galley bathroom outside mooring with views of Chelsea... read more

Newly built boat - with brand new professional fit out - ready to move in. Secure shared ownership residential mooring in Hammersmith - with very low outgoings one double cabin bathroom saloon & galley... read more

very well refitted barge on the Thames in Hammersmith, coming with secure co-ownership residential mooring. Recently refitted and surveyed - painted outside, one double cabin, saloon & galley, bathroom, study.... read more

Traditional Freycinet barge built in 1930 and fitted out with sobriety and elegance. Compliant with European standards, her TRIWV is valid until September 2028. Are you a large family ? Do you like to entertain ? Do you have a bed and breakfast project ? This boat is perhaps the one you need. The terrace offers real moments of relaxation with its peaceful view on the water. The interior is spacious and comfortable. It consists of the classic sailor’s accommodation at the back with a double bedroom and bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room and a lounge. A corridor leads to five cabins with p... read more

Boatshed Hamble are pleased to offer this Dutch Barge Sailing Klipper, built in 1888 from riveted iron and hardwood fittings. She was converted to a houseboat in the 1970's and the previous owner had circumnavigated the UK in her. She has since been extensively renovated including full spray foam insulation throughout. electrics and plumbing replaced using high quality fixtures and fittings. The vessel is available with a residential mooring (for rent) situated in a beautiful secure boatyard community on the River Hamble - please see the video in the listing. This houseboat boasts a th... read more

This example of a replica Dutch barge was fitted out to a high standard by Robertsons of Woodbridge in 2003 and the interior living quarters reconfigured and updated by Robertsons in 2022. She is extensively equipped for comfortable cruising or weekend/residential accommodation. She has had local use and is for sale due to lack of time now available, by the present owners. An excellent opportunity to acquire a well constructed Dutch barge, in good order, ideally suited to the waterways of the UK and Europe.... read more

SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED – VIEWING STRONGLY RECOMMEMDEDBoat Overview Nooitgedacht is a classic Dutch Barge houseboat from 1907. Successfully surveyed and her hull newly epoxyed in June 2024, she is ready to move onboard straight away. The boat is offered for sale with the option to take over her highly desirable and rarely available, fully residential mooring at Poplar Marina next to Canary Wharf (mooring fees available on request). Interior Features The stunning, luxurious interior has been tastefully designed and professionally fitted to the highest contemporary standards while retaining m... read more

Boat Description Fabulously spacious, two double bedroom, Dutch barge houseboat for sale in Limehouse marina with a fully transferable, residential mooring. Successfully surveyed and re-blacked in June 2024. Interior Features Eben Heazer is fitted out below in a stylish, contemporary fashion whilst retaining many original features and is ready to move onboard immediately. She offers great deck space for al fresco entertaining and, below, features: - A large double bedroom in the bow with doors separating this area from the very large, open plan, kitchen and living room. - A fully equippe... read more

***Mooring Available*** Orca is a bit of a charming antique. Her age isn’t entirely known but is believed that she was built at the turn of the 20th century. Having long since being converted into a home, the accommodation has now taken on rustic charm. The open plan living creates a floating studio vibe, that is complemented by her tranquil surroundings. ELECTRICAL - Invertor - Solar regulator ACCOMMODATION Open plan studio type living, with separate shower room. - Double bed in bow - Midships saloon area - Separate Dinette area near Gall... read more

Een voormalig zeilend vrachtschip dat in de afgelopen 2 jaren volledig is getransformeerd tot een comfortabel en eigentijds woonschip. Het schip is binnen volledig gestript tot op het kale staal en vervolgens voorzien van een geheel nieuw interieur. Het vooronder is verhoogd waardoor hier nu ook stahoogte is. Het contragewicht van de mast is verwijderd en de mast is strijkbaar gemaakt middels bokkepoten. Het warme interieur is geïsoleerd en sfeervol afgewerkt met onder andere mahoniehout. Voorzien van moderne gemakken zoals dubbele beglazing, vloerverwarming middels infraroodpanelen, een hout... read more

Frederick II is a 54ft long, historic Dutch Barge type, narrowboat built by Roger Fuller in 1991. She is fitted with a Gardner 6LX inboard diesel and has 4 berths. Fredrick II is a unique boat that is full of character that will certainly turn heads out on the waterways. Her beating heart is the beautiful Gardner 6XL 6 cylinder inboard diesel engine that sits in the engine room in the aft section of the boat. Going forward from the wheelhouse is a double berth and the boats wet room that has a shower, wash basin and Porta Potti chemical toilet. The front cabin is heated by a diesel stove. A... read more

Japio is a smart Dutch Barge ready to move onboard immediately with a fully transferable, residential mooring at Poplar Marina, Canary Wharf. Well maintained and last blacked in 2023 with recent exterior paintwork. Her master double cabin is in the stern of the boat and has a very cool projector and screen for film nights. The wheelhouse gives super marina views and is easily large enough to accommodate a desk and chairs for those working from home. Forward is the main living area comprising of the saloon and fully equipped galley. In the bow of the boat is the shower/wc with cassette ... read more

The OB 1 Class is a one off special build. The interior was fitted out buy bespoke joinery specialists, Siscon. The Interior oozes character and has been specified to an incredibly high standard The boat will be coming with a 12 month limited warranty (valid in UK waters only) and the balance of component warranties, including engine, generator and battery. HULL - Steel hull in blue and white - Lloyds Grade A steel plate according to EN10204 - Lloyds Grade A plate blasted to SA 2.5 and primed by supplier - Spray foam insulation - 12mm keel plate - 6mm ch... read more

One of a cargo fleet that at the turn of the 19th Century once numbered over 2000, Reminder is one of a handful of Thames Sailing Barges that has survived. Since 1975 she has earnt her living as a charter vessel for 12 guests and still takes part in the annual Thames Barge Races. Licensed with the MCA and just out of dry dock (November 2024) after hull blasting, re-painting and plate repairs. She offers a new owner the opportunity to own a piece of English Maritime History, continue in charter work if wished to supplement her income and could choose to live aboard and continue her long racin... read more

1914 Barge 20m Steilsteven Dutch Barge Steilsteven 20m Dutch Barge for Sale with Thames Mooring 'Aquae Sulis' is a well maintained example of a traditional aft cabin barge offered for sale with a transferable Thames mooring with full marina facilities. 'AS' benefits from her topsides having been recently repainted and presents extremely well for a turn of the century barge. A copy of her 2019 out of water survey is available upon request with current BSC. Accommodation consists of a good sized aft, en-suite double cabin with a central island double bed, basin with hot and cold wa... read more

German built in 1928, ‘Jan Steen’ ( originally called ‘Jante’ or ‘Johnny’) was formerly a supply vessel to the Borkum islands, hence her unique proportions. Featured in the Borkum Museum as a Historical ship with a fascinating past as a cargo and passenger vessel. See photos. Previously moored in Loosdrecht, Netherlands, she was brought over to the UK in 2012. Sympathetically converted by ourselves into a comfortable, stylish home whilst also being maintained as a fully self-sufficient sea-going vessel. We have taken time and expense to source fittings... read more

For Sale: 57ft x 10ft Widebeam Liverpool Boats barge with mooring. Step aboard a beautiful boat called Blue Pearl, your opportunity for an alternative living. Conveniently moored in the heart of Liverpool city centre, giving you the freedom of living on board or taking her cruising on the canal network. She has everything ready to become a new home for the new owner, perfect for a couple or a single occupancy. Originally built and fitted in 2006 by Liverpool boats and had only 3 owners. The last boat safety certificate August 2023, the latest out of water maintenance was in July 2023 (blacki... read more