SEA CHALLENGE - £ 174,995

⚓ Sea Challenge – Exceptional Converted Tug Offering Spacious Family Living and Unique Character

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Sea Challenge, a truly exceptional tug that has been thoughtfully and beautifully converted to create a large, characterful family home. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the vessel’s heritage make this conversion particularly special.

Offering spacious accommodation across three levels, Sea Challenge combines traditional maritime character with modern comfort, providing a unique lifestyle opportunity in a peaceful riverside setting.

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🏡 Accommodation

The accommodation flows smoothly across all levels, with well-planned access between each floor.

-Wheelhouse (Upper Level)

The traditional wheelhouse has been transformed into a bright summer lounge, filled with natural light and offering panoramic views. From here, you can access the upper deck, a perfect outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
This level also features a 12' tender with outboard and a hoist system for easy launch and recovery.

-Middle Level

Traditional steps lead down to the middle deck, where you’ll find a large double bedroom, a utility area, and a family bathroom fitted with bath, shower attachment, toilet, and hand basin.
A corridor leads to a mezzanine area overlooking the main open-plan living space below — currently used as a home office, but easily adaptable into a fourth double bedroom if required. From here, there is also access to the extensive exterior deck area.

-Lower Level

A striking staircase leads to the lower deck, home to two further double bedrooms and a cloakroom with toilet and hand basin.
Beyond this lies the heart of the home — a stunning open-plan living space measuring approximately 30’ x 22’, incorporating the kitchen, dining area, and main lounge.

This remarkable area features:

A large skylight for abundant natural light

A log burner with back boiler, forming part of a dual heating system alongside the diesel boiler

Original maritime fittings repurposed for character, including a log store created from original equipment

A well-appointed kitchen with built-in appliances, ample storage, and extensive work surfaces

Towards the stern, a stairway leads up to the main deck and a good-sized workshop, providing useful storage and work space.

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⚙️ Additional Features

Completely rewired, re-plumbed, and fully insulated

Recent survey available for inspection

Dual heating system (log burner with back boiler + diesel boiler)

Secure residential mooring with parking

Spacious outdoor decks and panoramic river views

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📍 Location

Currently moored in Hoo, Rochester, Kent, within a quiet, secure marina with on-site parking and beautiful surroundings.

The marina is ideally placed for both work and leisure, with:

Local village amenities just 10 minutes’ walk away

Regular bus services at the marina entrance

Strood railway station nearby, offering high-speed trains to London

Easy access to the M2, Channel Tunnel, and Channel ports

The historic towns of Rochester and Chatham just a short drive away, offering excellent shopping, dining, and schools

Enjoy scenic walks, nearby beaches, woodlands, and views over the River Medway and Chatham Dockyard — all part of the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of marina living.

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📐 Specifications

Vessel Name: Sea Challenge

Condition: Good

Vessel Type: Converted Tug

Year Constructed: 1968

Year Refitted: 2016

Berths: 8

Cabins: 4

Heads: 2

Fuel Type: Diesel

Length Overall: 100'

Beam: 25'

Maximum Draft: 14'

Hull Material: Steel

Hull Type: Other

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-Summary
Sea Challenge is an exceptional example of a high-quality tug conversion, combining historic charm with modern comfort. With generous living space across three levels, multiple outdoor areas, and a peaceful riverside location, this unique home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy spacious, characterful living afloat.

 

📝 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.