? NEW – 65ft x 12ft Fully Electric Widebeam with Solar Power + Residential Mooring Near London
A rare opportunity to own a brand new, fully electric, solar-powered widebeam — now offered with a full residential mooring on beautiful Ash Island, just a 40-minute train ride into Central London.
This idyllic Thames island location is accessed via a private footbridge and sits moments from the historic Hampton Court Palace.
Mooring costs around £600 per month.
? About the Boat
Built in 2024 by Thames Solar Electric Ltd, the UK’s only dedicated electric boatbuilder, on a high-quality Aquarius Boats hull.
This 65’ x 12’ Sailaway Widebeam is powered by twin 20kW electric motors, 21 solar panels, and a 96kWh battery bank – providing quiet, clean, and diesel-free cruising.
Designed as a floating solar power station, it continuously recharges from daylight, allowing truly off-grid living and effortless sustainability.
You can choose to fit out the interior yourself or commission Thames Solar Electric to complete it to your design.
? Eco-Friendly by Design
Zero diesel, zero emissions – just silent electric propulsion.
Triple-glazed windows and superior insulation (3x standard) for exceptional energy efficiency.
Rainwater harvesting system for added eco-independence.
?? Exterior & Build Details
Full professional paint finish in stunning grey gloss with 2-pack epoxy black hull
Euro Cruiser stern with wraparound seating and built-in storage
Hydraulic steering with wheel and bow thruster for effortless manoeuvring
Ladder access to the roof – perfect for extra solar or lounging space
? Interior Specification (Ready for Fit-Out)
Fully insulated and battened, ready for lining
Concrete ballast with 50mm rigid foam and plywood subfloor
Space for up to 6 berths
Front and rear double doors
4 portholes + 8 large frameless triple-glazed windows (one opening)
?? Technical Specification
2 × 20kW Agni Electric Motors
48 × 2V 1000Ah batteries (96kWh total)
21 × 300W solar panels
2 × 5kW inverters/chargers/controllers
Rainwater harvesting system
Bow thruster
70mm triple insulation
Grey gloss paint with 2-pack black hull
? A Step Into the Future of Boating
Enjoy peaceful, maintenance-light, emission-free living on the Thames — with the comfort of a permanent mooring in a truly unique location.
| Vessel type: | Widebeam Solar Powered Electric Barge Sailaway Houseboat |
| Designer: | Ryan Collingwood |
| Builder: | Thames Solar Electric |
| Make: | Thames Solar Electric |
| Model: | 65 Widebeam |
| Constructed: | 2023 |
| Berths: | 6 |
| No. of engines: | 2 |
| Engine model: | 20KW Agni Motors with controls and displays x 2 |
| Fuel type: | Electric |
| Drive type: | Shaft drive |
| Length over all: | 65' |
| Beam: | 12' |
| Maximum draft: | 0' 20" |
| Bridge clearance: | 7' |
| Hull type: | Displacement |
| Hull colour: | Black |
| Displacement: | 22 metric tons |
| Water capacity: | 2 Cubic Metres |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.