Description

Kingston Royale is a substantial steel passenger launch built in 1978 by Turk Launches Ltd, now offered as a spacious and characterful residential houseboat opportunity.
She has operated under the same company for approximately 50 years and has been professionally maintained, with organised systems and documented surveys. New safety regulations means she cannot operate commercially and so is being sold as a houseboat conversion. She offers exceptional internal volume for a floating home.

Specifications

Accommodation

Liveaboard Practicalities
Water
• Plumbed directly to mains supply
• Limited hot water system (sufficient for washing up and daily needs)
Insulation
• Insulated on top deck below windows
• Insulated at mizzen deck level

Construction

Layout – Three Levels
Upper Deck
• Forward helm position
• Seating port & starboard
• Large open entertaining space
• Double doors to aft sun deck
Main Deck
• Lower saloon with fitted bar
• Forward horseshoe area
• Main access doors port & starboard
Facilities
• Two toilets on main deck
• One standard household toilet connected directly to holding tanks
• Large-capacity tanks — typically lasting weeks between pump-outs

Equipment

Survey & Certification History
• Last out-of-water survey: 19 January 2020
• Passed all MCA surveys 2020
• Last MCA running trial: 13 February 2020
• Last ultrasound hull thickness test: January 2019
(MCA coding previously in place — buyers to verify future certification requirements.)

Documentation and survey paperwork available

Engine(s)

Machinery & Systems
• Engine and gearbox removed
• Electrics and plumbing with tanks in place
• 12v / 24v systems in place and working
• Victron inverter
• Steel hull & superstructure

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