The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Barge 57ft With London Mooring

Residential mooring
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  243537
  • Length  ·  17.37m
  • Year  ·  1937
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 46hp, Perkins P4 ()
  • Lying  ·  Greenland Dock, London (Zone 2)
Boatshed London
Boatshed London

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Harkers Yard
Lying Greenland Dock, London (Zone 2)
Last survey 02/03/2010

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 46hp
Engine make and model Perkins P4 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 3 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Dimensions

Length 17.37m
Beam 4.27m
Draft Max 0.91m
Headroom 2.13m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish Bitumen finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Washing Machine
Dryer

4 burner propane Stove

Safety Equipment

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

Boatshed London are pleased to offer this 57ft converted coal barge for sale with London Residential mooring.

This barge was originally built in 1937 and spent its working life in Yorkshire transporting coal between the mines and power stations. It was converted around 2000 and the current owners bought it to London about seven years ago.

With a big 14ft beam, this boat has plenty of living space available as a liveaboard but the boat is in need of some interior work before moving in. There is big potential and some work has already been carried out to add a second cabin in the bow but the new owner will need to sort out some areas of damp in the floors and around windows as a priority. The boat's wiring and 12v system also requires some professional attention.

Once that is sorted, what you will have is a perfect houseboat for a couple or family (if you add the second cabin). The wheelhouse can be a great seating area or study and the large open plan galley and living area will be a great place to spend time. Given some of the current selling prices in the marina there is actual investment potential here which is not always true of houseboats!

The boat has kerosene fired central heating and a lovely multi fuel stove in the living area so this boat will always be well heated even on the coldest nights.

The residential mooring at Greenland Dock is fully transferable on payment of a 10% transfer fee (of the sale price) to the marina management. Current mooring fees are £7,038 p.a. Great value for this part of London as the barge is VAT exempt. The boat also has an enviable position with views right across the Dock from the wheelhouse.

The potential is there for all to see and it just needs someone to bring it up to a top level houseboat and be left with a beautiful houseboat in one of the most desirable settings in London.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Barge 57ft With London Mooring has been personally photographed and viewed by Angus Rose of Boatshed London. Click here for contact details.
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