Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Piggin Arkful, a distinctive Dutch barge–style narrowboat offering cosy and characterful living on a secure residential mooring. Built by Dave Thomas with 20/10/6 mm steel, she combines the elegant lines of a barge with the practicality of a narrowboat — and the rare benefit of a proper wheelhouse. Piggin Arkful is designed to provide practical comfort while retaining a charming, traditional feel throughout. Wheelhouse: A standout feature providing sheltered navigation in all weather. It also doubles as a useful porch area —... read more

Livengood Sojourner is an extremely very well loved 57ft narrowbeam Dutch Barge style. She was built by Tim Tyler in 2012 and fitted out by her owner to a very good standard. There is a generous aft cabin with bench seating and vast storage below. The rest of Livengood is in a reverse layout. The wheelhouse folds down hydraulically. VIEWING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Moored in Lancashire Livengood has the Certificate of Conformity for the shell but she does not have the Recreational Craft Directive documentation for the fit out. Layout: Aft Cabin, Wheelhouse, Galley, Dinette, Bathroo... read more

Savannah Skye – An Exceptionally Equipped Dutch Barge Savannah Skye is a beautifully presented 65ft x 12ft Dutch Barge, built by Delta Marine Services and offering an exceptional opportunity to enjoy spacious, luxurious life afloat. Powered by a reliable 90hp Beta Marine engine and equipped with a Vetus 160KGF electric bow thruster, this impressive vessel combines capable cruising performance with the comfort and practicality of a well-appointed floating home. Stepping aboard, Savannah Skye immediately impresses with her generous proportions and thoughtfully designed layout. She co... read more

This boat is out of the water at the moment being blacked, it will be out until the 23 of May if you would like to view. Fully fitted boat in lovely condition, 50 hp Barrass Yanmar engine only done 2200 hours, new batteries fitted 2024, fixed double bed, central heating, reflex diesel stove in main cabin, gas cooker and gas oven n with separate gas toaster, washing machine, 12 volt fridge, water filter, with 400 litre water tank, shower, cassette toilet with spare cartridge, new boat cert from 2025, bow thruster, lovely after cabin very warm in the winter and when raining, easily collapsible,... read more

Presenting Saul Trader, a distinguished Dutch Barge, standing at 70ft by 13ft. This unique vessel was crafted by the esteemed R.W Davis, who travelled all the way to Holland to acquire the specifications of a Luxe Motor Dutch Barge to model the Saul Trader after. Beautiful Afromosia (which is African hardwood) and Teak woodwork adorns the interior, preserved impeccably to this day. A sturdy Ford engine of 128hp, paired with a PRM 302 gearbox and a Vetus electric bow thruster, ensures a seamless sailing experience. The vessel's hot water and central heating systems are supplied by a cal... read more

Gallinago was built and designed for her current owners who originally operated her as a travelling hotel boat. No expense was spared during the build and her specification is nothing short of remarkable. She is equipped with two engines, several fuel tanks, two bow thrusters, two generators, three calorifiers, and two stainless steel water tanks. Accommodation is equally impressive, with three bedrooms (each featuring a vanity washbasin), a bathroom with washbasin and pump-out toilet, a utility area with additional cassette toilet and washbasin, an office area, saloon, galley and a su... read more

Charming Dutch Barge-Style Narrowboat – Ideal Liveaboard Opportunity Step aboard this characterful 55ft Dutch barge-style narrowboat, thoughtfully designed as a comfortable one- to two-berth liveaboard. Lovingly lived on for over a decade, this boat offers a unique blend of proven practicality and exciting potential to make it your own. Built to Last Constructed in 2011 by Dave Clarke Boatbuilders, the vessel features a robust 10/6/4mm steel hull. Professionally blasted back to bare metal and treated with a high-performance two-pack coating in 2015, the hull is designed for long-term ... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Kirby Moor, a purpose-built static narrowboat with a wider-than-average beam and thoughtfully designed accommodation. Originally built for use as an Air B& B on the inland waterways, Kirby Moor is now available on a secure residential mooring and presents an affordable and comfortable floating home. Unusually for a narrowboat, Kirby Moor has a beam of 7'4", providing noticeably more interior space than the standard 6'10" design. The layout has been cleverly arranged to maximise comfort, natural light, and practicality:... read more

Northern Sun is a characterful 50ft by 10ft Dutch Barge built in the style of a traditional Groninger Tjalk, dating circa 1920. With its classic wheelhouse design and spacious beam, this unique vessel offers a distinctive living and cruising experience on the waterways. Currently moored in Gloucester, there is also the opportunity to acquire a private mooring in Tewkesbury via separate negotiation. Powered by a Lister JP3 three-cylinder diesel engine with a Lister gearbox, Northern Sun delivers reliable performance alongside the unmistakable charm of a classic engine. The steel riveted hul... read more