The Anne Marie Houseboat for sale
During Renovation
The room design for the new layout of Anne Marie.
The design for the new layout for the flat.
We managed Christmas despite the chaos all around.
All the existing timbers walls and framework had to be disposed of.
Everything had to be removed.
Eight large skips were used to clear the hull.
Eventually things became clearer.
Getting everything ready to start the rebuild.
A clear view of the concrete beams and frames of the barge.
Using a diamond ring saw, the beams were cut to increase the head height.
A cut section of concrete baffle showing the thick reinforcing rods that caused so much trouble.
Scaffolding used to support the beam sections before moving them to the bilges.
Contractors insulated the hull using 50-70mm expanded foam insulation.
Areas where a new porthole was to be installed had to be left clear.
Insulation completed and new portholes installed.
The roof was in a terrible state.
Contractors firstly re-covered the whole roof with glued and fixed marine ply sheets.
A very tough Firestoneâ„¢ roofing membrane was bonded to the plywood panels to form a new roof.
We fitted solar water heating onto the roof which is very effective.
The 30 evacuated tubes which we hoped would provide the bulk of our hot water.
Plumbed in and tested, this has proved to be very effective from April to October.
The old balcony removed and the reinforced framework of the new one installed.
Laying out the decking planks for the new balcony
The balcony taking shape.
The old door out to the balcony before it was taken away.
Fitting the new balcony doors and windows.
The new balcony doors and windows fitted to the Anne Marie.
The new walkways and hand rails being fitted to the edge of the hull.
New planking providing a safe walkway around the edge of the barge.
Final fitting of the new handrails.