Classic Varnished River Launch for sale in United Kingdom

Wooden Ships Comments on this Varnished River Launch

Built in 1950 by Allday Austin, Guildford as a work vessel for the River Way Conservancy.

Major professional refit in last 3 years with extensive areas of new planking and lots of new oak timbers. Work carried out by a very experienced shipwright who has worked on the Thames for many years.

Now based on the Thames, she has a new Boat Safety Certificate and a 10 month River Thames licence included with the sale so should a new owner wish to continue using her on the Thames, she is absolutely ready for this summer.

The boat is complete with a very nice twin axle road trailer, cockpit cover, winter cover and all recent upholstery.

A very smart and attractive launch ready for the season ahead.

Length on Deck 19’4”

Beam 5’11”

Construction

• Carvel planked in mahogany all copper rivet fastened to steam bent oak timbers.
• Varnished mahogany transom.
• Straight laid aft, fore and side decks in mahogany with a mahogany coaming all round the cockpit.
• Seating for 8 within the boat, all varnished joinery with smart new cushions.
• Small windscreen on the foredeck with chromed bronze fittings.
• All chromed bronze fairleads and cleats.

Machinery

• Vetus 25hp 3cyl diesel installed new in 2015 Only 80 hours run time.
• Serviced 2023.
• Fresh water cooled diesel engine.
• Centreline fixed 3 blade propeller.
• 1 x 12 volt 95ah battery charged from the engine alternator.
• 25 litre fuel tank under the aft deck with a chrome deck filler.
• Wheel steering with a Teleflex cable to the rudder.

Equipment

• De Graff twin axle road trailer
• Fitted cockpit cover
• All over winter storage boat cover
• Seat cushions
• Ensign and staff
• 2 x fire extinguishers
• Mooring warps
• Fenders
• Navigation lights
• Paddle
• Anchor and warp
• Engine spares