BP-3 Tug – Unique Conversion Opportunity

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present BP-3, one of the iconic BP tugs, now available on a secure residential mooring and offering exceptional potential for conversion into a spacious and characterful floating home.
Originally a working vessel, BP-3 was retired from commercial service due to electrical issues that were uneconomical to repair for operational use. This provides a rare opportunity to create a large-scale conversion project, transforming a piece of maritime history into a unique and impressive houseboat.

Accommodation and Layout
Accommodation is arranged over three levels, offering remarkable space and flexibility for redesign.
The wheelhouse could become a stunning saloon or lounge area, providing panoramic views across the water.
Below, there is a galley/mess area, shower room, toilet, and three separate cabins, all ready for renovation or reconfiguration.
Should you choose to remove the engine and machinery, the resulting internal volume would provide a vast, open-plan living area — ideal for creating a truly distinctive home afloat.

Exterior and Potential
Externally, BP-3 benefits from a wide beam (30 feet), offering outstanding deck space — perfect for outdoor seating, entertaining, or enjoying life on the water.
Structurally impressive, this vessel provides a solid base for a creative conversion, whether you envision an industrial-chic home or a stylish modern residence.

Location
Situated in a popular and well-connected village, amenities are just a short walk away, including a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus with links to neighbouring areas.
The community also offers:
Schools for all ages
Doctors, dentist, chemist, shops, restaurants, and takeaways
Swimming pool and leisure centre
For commuters, the A2/M2 provides quick access to London or the Kent coast, while Strood station offers high-speed rail links to London in around 40 minutes. The nearby River Medway also offers sailing facilities and scenic countryside walks.

Specifications
Vessel Name: BP-3
Condition: Good
Vessel Type: Tug
Constructed: 1977
Length Overall: 93 ft
Beam: 30 ft
Maximum Draft: 12 ft
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Other

Summary
BP-3 represents an exciting opportunity to design and build a one-of-a-kind floating home, combining maritime heritage with modern living. With its exceptional dimensions and solid structure, this vessel offers huge potential for anyone seeking a creative residential project or spacious liveaboard.

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.

Premier Houseboats is one of the UK’s leading houseboat centres, based at Port Werburgh (formerly Hoo Marina) near Rochester, Kent. Our Sales Director, Steve Sutton, is professional, approachable, and highly experienced. Having previously worked for another company in the same sector, Steve has been involved in the sale and purchase of a wide range of boats and is well placed to guide clients through every stage of the process. Our office overlooks the delightful Port Werburgh marina and is ideally located for the many houseboat communities along the Medway Estuary. While we are proud to serve the Medway area, our clients are not limited by location — we regularly assist with houseboat sales and purchases across the UK and further afield. We take a flexible, understanding approach to every client. Whether you are moving from a house to a houseboat, or from one houseboat to another, our aim is to make the transition as smooth, straightforward, and worry-free as possible.

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