VELAIRE - £79,000

⚓ Velaire – Spacious Powles 46 Cruiser with Residential Mooring

   Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Velaire, a Powles 46 cruiser offering generous accommodation and excellent potential, moored securely on a residential berth.
   With her impressive living space and classic lines, Velaire is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a comfortable floating home with the option to restore or cruise in the future.

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🏠 Accommodation and Interior

  Velaire offers a bright and versatile interior, with well-proportioned rooms throughout.
  The aft cabin provides a good-sized double berth, while the large saloon benefits from excellent headroom and abundant natural light, creating a spacious and welcoming living area.

  The galley is well equipped, featuring a gas oven and hob, fridge, and washing machine, together with ample worktop and storage space. A wet room and a second double cabin complete the lower accommodation, making Velaire a practical and comfortable liveaboard.

  Heating and hot water are provided by a multi-fuel burner and gas water heater, ensuring warmth and efficiency all year round.

  The navigation area doubles as a day lounge, with a canopy that can be opened up during warmer months—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

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🌅 Exterior and Mechanical

  Externally, Velaire offers ample deck space, currently finished with astro turf, providing a great outdoor seating or garden area.

  Powered by twin Cummins diesel engines (740hp combined), Velaire has plenty of cruising capability. However, as she has been used solely as a static home in recent years, the engines will require servicing and routine maintenance before being used under power.

  Structurally sound and offering exceptional potential, Velaire could be transformed into a beautiful, affordable floating home with only minor aesthetic updating required.

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📍 Location

  The mooring is situated within walking distance of a general store and restaurant/diner, with excellent local transport links and amenities nearby.

The surrounding village community offers:

Schools for all ages

Doctors, dentist, chemist, and shops

Restaurants, takeaways, swimming pool, and leisure centre

  For commuters, the A2/M2 provides fast routes to London and the Kent coast, while Strood Station offers high-speed rail services to London in around 40 minutes. The area is also close to the River Medway, with sailing facilities and scenic countryside walks.

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⚙️ Specifications

Designer: Jack Powles

Builder: Jack Powles

Make / Model: Powles 46

Year Constructed: 1974

Refitted: 2021

Condition: Good

Berths: 6

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Engines: 2 × Cummins Diesel

Engine Power: 740hp combined

Fuel Type: Diesel

Drive Type: Shaft Drive

Length Overall: 48'

Beam: 16'

Maximum Draft: 4'

Hull Material: GRP (Glass Fibre)

Hull Type: Semi-Displacement

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💬 Summary

Velaire represents a wonderful opportunity to own a large and versatile cruiser that combines comfortable living with classic design and the potential to cruise once recommissioned.
With only a modest amount of cosmetic work needed, she offers excellent value as both a residential home and a project for enthusiasts.

 

📝 Disclaimer

Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information or warrant the condition of the described vessel. A buyer 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.