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

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 179 extra photos of this VMR Projects Houseboat . This VMR Projects Houseboat has been personally photographed and viewed by Andy King of Boatshed Liverpool.... read more

Waterlodge are a leading UK houseboat builder specialising in affordable floating apartments. Their aim is to enable luxurious yet practical waterside living, without the maintenance requirements of traditional barges or motor launches. The Waterlodge Oasis 2 works as a home/second home or/and as an excellent investment. The current owner has 3 successful years of rental with AirBnB, gaining 4.9/5* in positive reviews. She is light and spacious with lots of airflow and outside deck areas but can be snugged up cosy and warm whilst retaining the view. Currently moored in the beautiful... read more

Boatshed Hamble are pleased to offer this fully renovated 28m Luxemotor dutch barge houseboat for sale on the River Hamble with residential mooring - an ideal place to live if you want to escape the busy city life and enjoy the quiet surroundings, with excellent access to the river. The previous owner undertook a major rebuild which has seen the vessel re-plated above and below the waterline. The barge has also undergone a complete internal refurbishment to a high standard, with an inclusion of a new upper wheel house, large sun decks all with views of the River Hamble and its surroundin... read more

*** 23 July 2025 survey available *** - here is the surveyor's summary: "The vessel was built approx 1981. The vessel was originally built for the RMAS as a workboat and has been used as a dive vessel. The vessel is very well built and has been very nicely converted from a workboat to a vessel with comfortable living area and the added bonus of it still being motorised and keeping its historical naval heritage charm. But as with all vessels of this age maintenance and up keep is priority to having a happy ownership." Take a moment to pause and imagine life on board, surrounded by the cou... read more

Take the opportunity experience life afloat in this beautiful Marina Boat 36, with all she has to offer! Who wouldn't fancy the calmness, serenity and peace offered by this floating home, in a top location? You only need to look at her layout plan and ability to bring the outdoors in via her large bifold doors, to imagine how life may be, gazing at life in the marina, or relaxing amongst nature. She seems beautifully looked after; lovely and clean and lays in an absolutely prime location, with just about everything I can think that you'd need within a few minutes' walk. She offers ... read more

Live aboard barge for sale on the Hamble River in Hampshire. Boatshed Hamble is happy to offer this well maintained barge, built in Holland in 1927 with a major refit in 2016. The entrance is what was the original wheelhouse which has now been converted into a relaxing lounge offering panoramic views over the river Hamble and its surroundings. This space is heated with a log burner and or a drip fed diesel hot air heater. Moving down the steps to the lower section of the vessel is the main living areas comprising of an aft double bedroom with radiator and electric wood burner effect he... read more

Rarely does a vessel come to market that so perfectly captures the romance of life on the water. This houseboat is a magnificent 67-foot steel barge dating from the 1920s — a working boat transformed, over nearly a decade of patient, passionate renovation, into one of the most beautifully considered floating homes we have had the pleasure of bringing to market. The work has been carried out by the current owners — an interior designer and a skilled carpenter — and it shows in every detail. This is not a quick cosmetic refresh; it is a thoughtful, thorough reimagining of a historic hull,... read more

Boatshed Hamble are please top bring to market this characterful 45ft steel-built houseboat, custom-fabricated in 1994 and offered for sale after two happy years by the current owner as a comfortable liveaboard home on the River Hamble. Her owners are only reluctantly parting with her, having recently bought a house on land — a real endorsement of just how enjoyable life aboard has been. Solidly constructed in steel with a bilge-keel underwater profile and durable paint finish, she's a robust and low-maintenance base for full-time or part-time living afloat. Power comes from a single 212h... read more

Philip & Son Shipyard was one of the first and definitely the last commercial shipbuilding yard in Dartmouth, England. They were responsible for many notable classic motor yachts as well as working vessels and even offshore lightships This stunning vessel was built to carry passengers, initially on the River Dart close to where she was built and then latterly on the River Severn. Over the last couple of years she has been brought into drydock and completely stripped out and rebuilt and is now awaiting her next call to duty, whether that be a return to passenger carrying or as a floating res... read more