RiverHomes is delighted to present Bonheur, a charming 112ft Dutch Luxemotor barge offered with a rare 105-year lease on a secure mooring at Oyster Pier, just moments from Battersea Square. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained floating home in one of London’s most desirable riverside locations. Internally, Bonheur offers over 1,450 sq ft of living space, including three spacious double bedrooms, each with its own en suite. The heart of the home is a 30ft x 13ft open-plan living area, featuring a wood-burning stove, a well-appointed kitchen, and ample space ... read more

Built Nijmegen in 1910 Twin Perkins engines Traditional Dutch barge Converted under timber hatch boards and tarpaulin with bronze portholes 2 sleeping cabins recent survey... read more

Aries's shell was constructed in 2010, by XR&D, and she has been engineered and fitted by myself, with some joinery by Greg Birkett. She is an 83% scale ‘representation’ of a 'River Class' Leeds Liverpool 'Short' boat (from the mid 1900s). These were the canvas covered, widebeam, working boats of the L&L between Wigan and Leeds. She has a steel superstructure of course and modern facilities with berths for up to five, one of which is the 'make up' occasional berth in the saloon. She is gas free, with a Dickinson diesel cookstove and elec... read more

Boatshed Essex are delighted to be presenting this attractive Aqualine Voyager 60, Category C barge, built by Aqualine Marine, which are renowned for designing and building quality boats, using proven traditional methods and contemporary technology. This barge is no exception and when I visited the boat I could see the quality of the finish, as detailed in the listing. This vessel has excellent space, design and fit throughout. The spacious decks allow for ease of boat handling, with a bow thruster for close quarter manoeuvres. The aft deck and deck spaces provide a lovely versatile area ... read more

A rare opportunity to purchase a luxury liveaboard Dutch Barge that has been carefully developed and meticulously maintained inside and out. Offering both ample living space and accommodation, and thoughtfully designed to offer ensuite facilities to all cabins. Throughout the interior she has 'merbau' decking which appears to be in excellent condition and really sets the standard of finish throughout the vessel. The engine was installed in 2008 and has less than 100 hours on the clock. The engine appears to be in excellent condition (please see video). Internally, the lounge and... read more

LUXE MOTOR built in the NL in 1928 Charter/Hôtel barge or private - Dimensions : 26 x 5m – WD : 1,20m at the skeg – Clearance : 3,20m (wheelhouse down 2,50m) - Engine : Demag/Modag low revolution, high torque, strong engine, built in 1959 in good condition - electric start Reintjes gearbox. The prop shaft, propeller and bearing replaced in 2016 - Generator new in 2015 built in the NL (generatorteechniek BW) 12kva - Hot water : Electric boiler for the guests cabins + propane heater dedicated to the galley and back cabin. - Galley : gaz/24/220v fridge + gaz c... read more

Beautiful original ship, vv. brand new modern bright home. Perfect airframe, excellent technology and electrics. Sailing ship with CBB, rear cabin still needs to be boarded up.... read more

Josephine is a replica ‘Dutch’ style barge built by Piper Boats of Stoke on Trent and launched in May of 2009. She has had only one owner from new and was designed as a live-aboard vessel with particular attention being paid to storage, heating, insulation and year round comfort. Minor external changes were made to the original design in order for the owner to manage her single-handed. She has cruised the Thames (6 years), The Medway, The East coast and the Norfolk Broads (5 years). All except the sea passages were undertaken single-handed. She is currently berthed near Windsor... read more

We are selling the family home. (note this boat does not come with a mooring) It’s time for someone new to add their personal touch to a home that has served us so well. We have lived on Four Aces for 17 years and we have raised our little boy for the past four years, it’s been a wonderful home, but as our boy grows it is time to change to a bigger boat. we have been very fortunate to have had a mooring for the last 20 years which is why we have not focussed on the need for full cruising set up as she has been moored on the river lea for the whole time we have had her th... 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

This Dutch Barge (Replica) was built by the renowned Boat Builder, Pickwell & Arnold of Todmorden. West Yorkshire, England. Babalou was completed to our own specification in 2005. She was then sailed to James Mayor Co Ltd Boatyard, Tarleton, West Lancashire. PR4 6HD. where she was fitted out by the current owners to a high specification. New Wheelhouse Cover fitted March 2025. Babalou has been fitted out to a high standard, the entire internal structure below the Gunwale was painted with Bitumin prior to Lloyds of London approved Rockwool, was applied throughout, before Visqueen & F... read more

JongeJelle is a Skutsje built in Sneek in the Netherlands in 1909. Lovingly converted by the current owners between 2015 and 2018 into a home for 2 with a daybed for an occasional guest Fridge, freezer ,washing machine, gas hob with 3 burners, oven with extractor fan and light. Pellet stove and webasto heating radiators, airconditioning. 1000 lt freshwater stainless steel tanks 300 lt diesel in plastic tanks Perkins 65 hp engine Solar panels Interior well insulated with spray foam, rockwool and aluminium foil blanket. Hardwood windows with double glazing. 194 cm... read more

Introducing Pegasus, a cat C inland water /canal Dutch barge. Ideal for cruising the coastline or the canal and river system. Featuring the very best in Construction and Engine type: Built in 2007 by the esteemed South Holland Marine, Pegasus exemplifies superior craftsmanship and nautical engineering. It's powered by a reliable and economical 90 HP Beta engine paired with a PRM gearbox—both renowned in the boating community for their reliability and ease of service. Practical and Functional Design: Pegasus is a perfect residential leisure vessel, offering ample, well-thoug... read more

Enjoying life in Paris during the winter and cruising the French canals in summer! Motivated seller because of health issues. Dutch Barge DWL3 size 15,65 x 3,80 m from 1929. Converted 1995 - 2001 . The hull was constructed by Concordia Seijmonsbergen from Amsterdam and part of a serie of 7 potable water boats for the Rotterdam Harbour. One owner since 1995. The boat was designed for cruising the European waterways. It is small enough to find a place in every harbour and big enough for comfortable living. When I found the hull in 1995 the boat was in its original state with 4 w... read more

A great opportunity to purchase a fantastic barge, fitted out to a very high standard and operated as a short-term rental business. Located at Bray Marina, the boat attracts visitors wishing to visit London and/or Windsor, plus the many countryside walks in the beautiful surrounding area. Full details of the booking system, both past and present can be shared with interested parties when appropriate. The vessel has 3 cabins, sleeping up to 6 people, two bathrooms and a well equipped galley. The boat was last out of the water for inspection in 2022, and was treated with an epoxy pa... read more