| Premier Houseboats | |
| Vicarage Lane, Port Werburgh, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9TW, UK | |
| Contact: | Steve Sutton |
| Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
| Mobile: | Reveal Mobile Number |
| Website: | Visit Company Website |
| View All Premier Houseboats Listings | |
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Sea Challenge, a truly exceptional tug that has been thoughtfully and beautifully converted to create a large, characterful family home. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the vessel’s heritage make this conversion particularly special.
Offering spacious accommodation across three levels, Sea Challenge combines traditional maritime character with modern comfort, providing a unique lifestyle opportunity in a peace... read more
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Téa, a truly unique and characterful houseboat originally built as an East German naval tug in 1958 and now converted into a comfortable and distinctive floating home.
The asking price has been reduced due to the owner’s health, and sensible offers are warmly encouraged.
Commissioned in 1957 and handed over to the East German Navy in 1959, Téa is exceptionally well built — as you would expect from a vessel of her pedigre... read more
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present William Ryan, believed to be the oldest surviving Thames tug, now thoughtfully converted into a beautiful and characterful houseboat. Moored on a superb residential berth at Standard Quay, Faversham, this remarkable vessel offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of maritime history, perfectly balanced with the comforts of modern living.
Entry is via the former wheelhouse, now serving as a bright and welcoming entrance. A wooden staircase leads d... read more
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Carole A, a superbly converted tug on a secure residential mooring — a beautiful and characterful floating home that comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy.
Originally built by Richard Dunston in 1943 and sympathetically refitted in 2023, Carole A has been thoughtfully transformed into a spacious, comfortable residence while retaining her original charm. Many period features and fittings have been carefully preserved, blending authentic mar... read more
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Rana, a former working tug now converted to a comfortable standard, offering an abundance of space, charm, and opportunity. With accommodation arranged across three levels, Rana provides the ideal canvas to create a unique and characterful family home afloat.
Wheelhouse Level:
At the top level, the former wheelhouse now serves as a bright and inviting sitting room, offering panoramic views and access to a small outdoor seating area – perfect ... read more
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present BP-3, one of the iconic BP tugs, now available on a secure residential mooring and offering exceptional potential for conversion into a spacious and characterful floating home.
Originally a working vessel, BP-3 was retired from commercial service due to electrical issues that were uneconomical to repair for operational use. This provides a rare opportunity to create a large-scale conversion project, transforming a piece of maritime history into a u... read more
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Napia, a classic steel tugboat in excellent structural condition, recently retired from service due to engine issues. Now available on a secure residential mooring, Napia represents a rare opportunity to create a spacious and distinctive floating home with panoramic views across the River Medway.
Currently, Napia retains much of her original working charm, with accommodation including a galley and dining area, wheelhouse, shower room and toilet, and ... read more
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Sea Challenge II, a substantial former tug now available on a secure residential mooring, offering exceptional space and potential to create a distinctive and characterful floating home.
Originally in service until less than two years ago, Sea Challenge II is now available due to engine issues and provides an exciting opportunity for conversion into a large static houseboat.
Set across three levels, Sea Challenge II offers generous and versatile l... read more
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Chimera, a beautifully maintained and fully operational tug now available on a secure residential mooring on the River Medway.
Offering exceptional versatility, Chimera can be enjoyed immediately as a working liveaboard vessel, or converted into a spacious static home by clearing the engine room to create additional living space.
Originally constructed in 1880, Chimera has been extremely well maintained throughout her life and remaine... read more
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present TID172, a remarkable piece of maritime history with superb potential to become a truly unique floating home.
Built in 1946 as one of only 183 TID-class tugs, TID172 was part of a series constructed to replace vessels lost during World War II and to assist in preparations for the D-Day invasion of France. Today, she offers an extraordinary opportunity to own and restore a genuine wartime vessel while creating a distinctive and characterful home on t... read more
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Beaver II, a Dutch-built tug on a secure residential mooring, offering an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke floating home full of character and charm.
Currently without an engine and ready for refurbishment, Beaver II provides a solid base for either a full refit or a creative renovation that retains her original features.
Beaver II offers surprisingly spacious accommodation for her size, with scope to design a layout that balances comfort ... read more
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Jane Lee, a classic 55-foot steel tug offering excellent potential either as a character restoration project or future floating home.
The hull and decks are reported to be sound and provide a strong base for conversion. The vessel would benefit from a repaint, and the wheelhouse requires new glazing. Power comes from a Gardner 6L3 diesel engine (130 hp), previously overhauled before fitting, with installation still to be completed — including c... read more