Apelonia Maria
Amsterdam is the European city most famous for its collection of houseboats and this is where Arie and his wife Gerda live aboard their barge Apelonia Maria . She is a 75ft (27.2m) long traditional type of barge known as
Anna Maria
Chris and Alison were searching for a home with soul when they moved to London in 1988. They had always liked the idea of living on a boat but it took another seven years until they moved aboard their first
Motor Cruisers and Motor Yachts
Motor cruisers are engine-powered boats of around 25ft (7.5m) to 46ft (14m). Larger vessels of 50ft (15m) and above tend to be called motor yachts.Designs vary significantly according to their purpose, but for their given length they can offer a
Yachts and Motorsailers
Yachts, large and small, are used as homes in every corner of the globe. Most are built with the primary purpose of sailing, and this can sometimes be at odds with the ideal conditions for living. A large yacht may
Tugs
The purposeful lines of tugboats are very distinctive and their deep, wide hulls lend themselves well to conversion into living accommodation. Most tugs in working condition are dominated by their engine and fuel tanks. Even a large ship of around
Narrowboats
Most of the boats on the narrow UK canals are based on commercial carrying vessels that transported cargo in the UK as far back as the early eighteenth century. Originally drawn by horse, and then later powered by steam and
Houseboats
Houseboats can be divided into two basic types. he first uses the hull of a ship that has had most of its machinery removed. Living accommodation is created within this space and often a new superstructure is built on top. The
Barges
Ships that come under the general title of barge are usually ex-commercial carrying vessels that were used to transport cargo on the canals and rivers of Europe. There are also modern replica barges being built. Size varies enormously but the vessels