ZODIAC - £99,000

⚓ Zodiac – Spacious Converted Passenger Ferry with Unique Character and Enormous Potential

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Zodiac, a beautifully converted ex-passenger ferry offering extraordinary space, charm, and natural light, while maintaining her classic maritime character.

Originally serving as a passenger ferry on the River Thames, Zodiac has been sympathetically transformed into a substantial floating home, providing two generous levels of accommodation, a large open-plan lounge, and a terrace overlooking the River Medway.

🛋️ Main Living Area

You enter through the wheelhouse, now used as a bright porch area, leading into an impressive 44’ x 14’ open-plan lounge.
This vast living space is tastefully fitted out and flooded with light from numerous windows, creating an airy and welcoming atmosphere.

At the rear, double doors open to a private aft terrace – a lovely outdoor area to relax and enjoy river views.

🍽️ Lower Deck Accommodation

Stairs from the lounge lead to the lower deck, where you’ll find well-designed and comfortable living quarters:

Two large double bedrooms, each with extensive fitted storage

A family bathroom with bath, shower attachment, toilet, and hand basin

A spacious dining area ideal for family meals or entertaining

A fully fitted kitchen, complete with a 6-burner range cooker with double oven, ample work surfaces, and abundant storage

The lower deck is well finished and maintained, offering all the comforts of a traditional home while retaining a distinctive nautical character.

⚙️ Mechanical & Technical Details

The engine room currently houses the boiler, washer/dryer, and freezer.
The original Gardner 5LXB engine remains in place but is not currently connected. It has not been used for many years but could be recommissioned if desired.

Zodiac benefits from UPVC double glazing and diesel-fired central heating throughout, ensuring comfort in all seasons.

Constructed with a robust carvel-built pine hull, with elm upper strakes on oak frames, she is a fine example of traditional boatbuilding craftsmanship.

🛠️ Condition & Opportunity

While Zodiac offers superb space and potential, her hull now requires attention and she will need to be dry-docked for a full survey and maintenance.
This is reflected in the significantly reduced asking price, and the owners are open to sensible offers.

For the right buyer, she presents a fantastic opportunity to restore and enhance a vessel of exceptional character and size — a unique floating home with history and heart.

📍 Location

Moored in a peaceful and secure residential marina close to Hoo St Werburgh, Zodiac enjoys excellent local amenities:

General store and restaurant/diner within walking distance

Bus terminus with services to neighbouring towns

Schools for all ages, local shops, leisure centre, doctors, dentist, and chemist nearby

Easy access to A2/M2, reaching London or the coast in under 10 minutes by car

Strood Station offers high-speed services to London in around 40 minutes

Close to the River Medway, sailing clubs, and scenic countryside walks

⚓ Specifications

Vessel Name: Zodiac

Condition: Good

Constructed: 1950

Refitted: 2002

Berths: 4

Cabins: 2

Heads: 1

Engine: Gardner 5LXB (in situ, not connected)

Length Overall: 82’ 9”

Beam: 17’ 2”

Maximum Draft: 4’ 1”

Hull Material: Wood (Pine on Oak frames, Elm upper strakes)

Hull Type: Displacement

💬 Summary

Zodiac represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic, characterful vessel with immense living space and potential.
While requiring some restoration, she offers the foundations for a stunning, one-of-a-kind floating home in a desirable and well-connected riverside setting.

📝 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.