PENDLE WITCH - £114,995

⚓ Pendle Witch – Strongly Built 47ft Widebeam Springer with Modern Fit-Out and Full Survey

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Pendle Witch, a beautifully converted widebeam Springer, originally licensed to carry 50 passengers — meaning she was constructed to an exceptionally high and durable standard.

Now transformed into a comfortable and stylish home, Pendle Witch combines character, strength, and practicality, offering affordable living, low running costs, and the ability to cruise the inland waterways of the UK in comfort.

🏠 Accommodation and Layout

Access is via a spacious enclosed deck area, ideal for enjoying your surroundings when moored or used as the navigation area while cruising.

A short set of steps leads down to the main hallway.
To the left, you’ll find a large double cabin with a double bed, built-in storage, and ample space for additional furnishings.

The bathroom is fitted to a high standard and includes:

Full-sized bath with shower attachment

Designer sink

Jabsco deluxe toilet

Washing machine

Forward from the hallway, the open-plan lounge and galley offer generous living space and a warm, homely feel.

The galley is both functional and stylish, featuring:

Bespoke worktops and storage units

Pop-up sockets

Double Belfast sink

American-style fridge/freezer with ice maker

Hotpoint double oven

The lounge area includes a double sofa bed, fold-down dining table, and extensive built-in storage. The room is beautifully complemented by a powerful 8kw multi-fuel burner, which works alongside the central heating to keep the boat cosy year-round.

⚙️ Mechanical and Electrical Details

Pendle Witch is mechanically sound and ready to cruise, powered by a Beta Marine 75hp diesel engine with only 250 hours of use, fully serviced and in excellent condition.

Additional technical specifications include:

5.5kVA Lister air-cooled generator

RPM reduction gearbox

HD stainless-steel propshaft with 14" pitch, 22" 3-blade propeller

Twin fuel tanks

12V Victron battery and inverter system with auto control

Victron isolating transformer

Spare set of anodes included

🛠️ Refit and Condition

After purchase, Pendle Witch underwent an extensive refit. She was stripped back to bare steel inside and out, before being spray-foamed, rewired, and replated where necessary with 5mm steel.

The 2018 out-of-water survey is available to view and confirms her solid condition.
All lighting has been upgraded to 12V LED for energy efficiency, and sockets have been thoughtfully placed at waist height for convenience.

Externally, the boat would benefit from a fresh coat of paint, but structurally and mechanically she is in excellent shape and ready to move aboard immediately.

🌿 Living and Location

As a floating home, Pendle Witch offers exceptional space, modern comfort, and low ongoing costs.
She is currently moored in a popular village location offering easy access to all amenities:

General store and restaurant/diner within walking distance

Bus terminus with routes to nearby towns

Schools, doctors, dentist, chemist, shops, swimming pool, and leisure centre all close by

A2/M2 within 10 minutes for commuters heading to London or the coast

Strood Station nearby, offering high-speed trains to London (approx. 40 minutes)

Close to the River Medway with scenic countryside walks and sailing facilities

📏 Specifications

Vessel Name: Pendle Witch

Condition: Good

Builder: Springer

Designer: Springer

Model: 50 Widebeam

Constructed: 1986

Refitted: 2020

Berths: 2

Cabins: 1

Heads: 1

Engine: Beta Marine 75hp Diesel

Engine Hours: 250

Fuel Type: Diesel

Drive Type: Shaft

Length Overall: 47’

Beam: 12’

Maximum Draft: 3’

Hull Material: Steel

Hull Type: Flat

💬 Summary

Pendle Witch is a robust and stylish widebeam, offering a rare combination of industrial strength, modern comfort, and affordability. With her strong steel hull, professional refit, and reliable mechanics, she’s an ideal choice for those seeking a full-time liveaboard or cruising home with charm and durability.

📝 Disclaimer

Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee accuracy or condition. Buyers should instruct their own agents or surveyors to verify particulars. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.