Windy-Ridge-Canoe-Company Bespoke Electric day sailer for sale in Suffolk United Kingdom

A 5.8 x1.2 meter electric driven hand built wooden 6 person day cruiser ideal for quiet trips on the canals, rivers and navigable waterways.

A canoe-shaped pleasure boat built in 1998 by an artisan boat builder, Windy Ridge Canoe, in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada; one of three; all wood construction; hull of British Columbia cedar; exterior clear fiberglass sealed. 

Having had a hand in it’s design and construction, I know the attention to detail and quality of the materials that was involved. Consequently, the Whisper was been lovingly cared for resulting in it’s excellent condition; not been used much since bringing it to the UK in 2007. 

Driven by a new 55 lb thrust Minn Kota outboard motor from 2 new 12 volt marine batteries.  Includes an “Overall Cover with support hoop” made in 2013 by Sparks Marine Trimmers, Aylesbury, Bucks that keeps the boat bone dry in heavy and persistent rain. 

Accessories include (see photos):

Bespoke trailer

Battery charger and extension cord with marina power source adapter

Battery charge gauge 

Plastic and woven bumpers, including a nose protector

Manual canal lock opening tool

Removable seats with bespoke wood counter

Cup holders

Anchor

2 oars and 2 paddles

4 Life Jackets

4 Double braid nylon Line ropes 

Seat cushions

Rear flag pole

2 large durable umbrella

The boat is docked at a marina on the Cam river, Cambridgeshire, England. 

The design is a near replica of a popular early 20th century boat called a “Dispro”, a common sight on Southern Ontario lakes up to the 1950’s. The history of the Dispro is featured in “The Greatest Little Motor Boat Afloat”, which comes with the boat, along with photos recording the construction of this boat.

I am inviting offers over £5500 for the boat, trailer, and all the accessories. On August 18, 2023, when I will confirm the successful buyer.