Superb Residential Working Tug - Chimera

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Chimera, a beautifully maintained and fully operational tug now available on a secure residential mooring on the River Medway. Offering exceptional versatility, Chimera can be enjoyed immediately as a working liveaboard vessel, or converted into a spacious static home by clearing the engine room to create additional living space. Originally constructed in 1880, Chimera has been extremely well maintained throughout her life and remained in active service until very recently. She combines authentic maritime character with solid engineering and comfortable accommodation, making her equally suited to cruising or static living. Chimera offers a warm and practical living environment across multiple areas: A well-equipped galley with oven, microwave, fridge ∕ freezer, and generous storage and seating. Three single berths in separate cabins, each with built-in storage. Additional storage areas throughout for practical liveaboard use. A wheelhouse offering panoramic views and excellent visibility whether cruising or moored. The wheelhouse comes fully equipped with an impressive range of navigational technology, including: Decca 2000 Navistar Raethon 24-mile radar Depth sounder Robertson autopilot Two VHF radios Onwa 12 radar and plotter Externally, there is a good amount of usable deck space, perfect for outdoor seating or enjoying the river scenery. Powered by a 400hp BW Alpha diesel engine, Chimera offers excellent reliability and performance, with a maximum speed of 8 knots. She is currently licensed as Category D and could continue to operate as a cruising tug or be adapted to form the basis of a unique, characterful floating home. Chimera comes with a secure residential mooring in a small, family-run marina at Hoo, Kent, located on the River Medway. The marina provides a peaceful and friendly environment, ideally situated for those seeking a relaxed riverside lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of local amenities and transport links. Chimera represents a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, historic tug in superb mechanical condition, complete with a secure residential mooring. Whether kept as a working vessel or refitted into a characterful floating home, she offers a unique combination of heritage, strength, and comfort. Vessel name: Chimera Condition: Excellent Vessel type: Tug Constructed: 1880 Berths: 3 Cabins: 3 Heads: 1 No. of engines: 1 Engine model: BW Alpha Engine power: 400 Fuel type: Diesel Maximum Speed: 8 Knots Length over all: 63’ Beam: 12’ 5 Maximum draft: 7’ 2 Hull material: Steel Hull type: Other Hull colour: Black Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Condition: Used

Date updated:18/11/2025 14:41:35

Date posted:17/11/2025 09:21:36

Ending date (ad expires):18/11/2026(Days remaining: 340)

Region:South EastCounty:Kent

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