Classic Commercial Dining Charter Vessel for sale in Cornwall United Kingdom

Wooden Ships Comments on this Commercial Dining Charter Vessel

This vessel is part of a successful local Falmouth based business and is now running for its sixth season offering harbour excursions with beautiful meals aboard a fine vessel.

The vessel was built by Curtis and Pape of Looe in 1971 as a fishing vessel.

Purchased by the current owners in a dilapidated state, she was given a thorough refit in 2018 and converted into the fine vessel she is today. Much of the hull planking and framing was replaced, the hull totally re-fastened, a new wheelhouse and deck layout fitted with all new systems and machinery bringing her up to the standard required.

As a platform for functions and group outings on the water she is excellent, mixing the charm and relaxing atmosphere of a traditional boat with all the modern systems and conveniences to ensure the guests time aboard is exactly as they wish.

Full details of the business available on request. This is an established business in the Falmouth area with a mix of returning customers and new clients. Trips are tailored to suit the needs of the client with options for various locations, lengths of trips and different times of day. She is licenced to operate in Falmouth and Helford. The vessel is a licenced bar to sell alcohol.

This business could be added to an existing hospitality establishment ashore as another option for guests, getting people afloat and seeing the local area from a different perspective, or taken on by an enthusiastic new owner to continue with the same very successful business model.

Contact us for details of the business and accounts.

Length on deck: 36’

Beam: 12’

Draft: 4’6”

Owners Comments

Blue River Table is in it’s sixth year and after a very successful five years now seems like the right time to explore options for selling the business.

At Blue River Table we pride ourselves in providing a truly unique dining experience on the River Fal. Famed for producing banquet style feasts of local produce for parties up to twelve whilst cruising the stunning local waterways.

‘Tethra’ is a beautifully converted traditional motor launch which lends herself perfectly to this and we have an excellent history of repeat business and a great reputation that we’ve built over the years. Whilst our dining experiences are really well established and attended alongside this, Tethra also has proved herself as an excellent venue such as for talks, event & parties.

Blue River Table: The Business

• Unique venue that can facilitate many different events
• Traditional Cornish motor launch beautifully converted for a bespoke dining experiences
• An exclusive way for people to experience the beautiful Cornish waterways
• Coded to run in the Carrick Roads and the Helford
• Excellent customer base and reputation
• Licensed Bar

Construction

• Carvel planked with some original larch planking and new planking in oak. Most of the topside planking is new.
• All galvanised nail fastened to sawn oak frames. 30% of frames replaced in the refit and the whole boat re-fastened.
• Varnished oak sheer strake and a white painted hull.
• The new wheelhouse is built from a hardwood called Utile and the roof extends all the way aft to the transom.
• The roof is carried on varnished oak supports and has drop down material panels to shelter the inside of the boat.

Machinery

• Vetus M445 42hp diesel installed new in 2022. Still under manufacturer warranty.
• Single lever controls to a centreline fixed 3 blade bronze propeller.
• The engine is set below the sole boards and is well encased in a custom made box with excellent insulation to reduce engine noise as much as possible, creating a relaxing environment for the guests.
• 4 x Trojan 145ah domestic batteries new in 2022.
• 74ah engine start battery.
• Twin engine alternators for charging.
• Victron 80amp inverter/charger. Charges batteries when connected to shore power, also provides 240v power when at sea.
• 4 x Flexi Sunpower 110W solar panels, new 2022/2023.
• 350 litre stainless diesel tank with twin Racor primary fuel filters.
• 170 litre fresh water tank.
• Calorifier connected to the engine provides domestic hot water.
• Hydraulic wheel steering to a new galvanised plate rudder.

Accommodation

• The domestic area is located under the foredeck with a well equipped galley and a heads compartment.

Equipment

• Clipper depth sounder
• ICOM VHF

• All safety gear required under the current local boatman licence in Carrick Roads – Cat C waters
• 19 x life jackets
• 2 x life rings
• Flare pack
• Grab bag
• Throwing line
• Boarding ladder
• Gas alarm
• Rule electric auto bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• Vetus electric windscreen wiper

• Lofrans Royal manual anchor windlass
• Fishermans anchor with 40m x 10mm chain
• Mooring warps
• Fenders

• 2 x 24 volt fridges
• Cannon Hotpoint CH60GPXF gas cooker – 4 burners with 2 ovens
• Calorifier for domestic hot water
• Jabsco electric quiet flush sea toilet
• Pioneer stereo with 4 x fusion speakers
• Dropdown panels for right around the deck structure