Property Details: - Type: Houseboat - Bedrooms: 1 - Bathrooms: 1
Agent: Premier Houseboats - Kent Phone: 01634 215084
<p> Wolfie – Characterful Narrowboat Project with Collapsible Wheelhouse<br/><br/> Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Wolfie, a charming and unusual narrowboat project currently on hard standing, offering an excellent opportunity to complete a comfortable and distinctive floating home.<br/><br/> Overview<br/> Wolfie benefits from a recent full survey (August 2024) showing excellent hull thickness readings throughout. She has been a well-loved home for a number of years, now offered for sale due to her owners’ emigration plans.<br/> One of Wolfie’s standout features is her collapsible wheelhouse, located about a third of the way down the boat. This versatile feature provides both a sheltered navigation area and the potential to create separate living and sleeping spaces — a rare feature for a vessel of this size.<br/><br/> Accommodation & Layout<br/>The main cabin is bright and well insulated, featuring:<br/>A fixed double bed<br/>Morso solid fuel stove for cosy heating<br/>Stand-alone gas oven and hob<br/>Thetford fridge<br/>Double-glazed windows throughout<br/>A compartment ready for a toilet and shower installation, with the shower tray already onboard<br/>The wheelhouse offers generous space for navigation or relaxing, and can be collapsed for bridge clearance.<br/>The aft cabin can serve as a second sleeping area, lounge, or dining space, offering flexibility depending on your preferred layout.<br/><br/> Mechanical & Structural<br/>Lister diesel engine (water-cooled) – starts reliably and runs smoothly<br/>Hull blacked recently, with new anodes fitted<br/>Excellent hull condition confirmed by recent survey<br/>On hard standing for easy access during completion<br/><br/> Mooring & Lifestyle<br/> The current mooring is non-residential, but residential options are available nearby in the Medway area if required. Alternatively, Wolfie could be completed and used as a continuous cruiser, ideal for those seeking an adventurous and flexible lifestyle on the water.<br/> Her compact size and distinctive wheelhouse design make her particularly well suited for this purpose.<br/><br/> Specifications<br/>Vessel Name: Wolfie<br/>Builder: Simolda<br/>Vessel Type: Narrowboat<br/>Year Constructed: 1970<br/>Refitted: 2024<br/>Condition: Good (project)<br/>Length Overall: 36 ft<br/>Beam: 6 ft 10 in<br/>Maximum Draft: 1 ft 6 in<br/>Cabins: 1<br/>Berths: 2<br/>Engine: Lister Diesel<br/>Hull Material: Steel<br/>Hull Type: Flat Bottom<br/><br/> Summary<br/>Wolfie is an affordable and characterful narrowboat project, offering great scope to finish to your own taste. With solid fundamentals, excellent recent survey results, and an unusual yet practical design, she represents a rare opportunity to create a compact but highly individual floating home.<br/><br/> Disclaimer<br/>Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or the condition of the described vessel. Buyers should instruct their agents or surveyors to verify details as required. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.</p>
