29th October 2021 Media Release

Ex-Hire Boats For Sale

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These charming traditional 1950s wooden vessels served as hire boats on Windermere but are now seeking a new life elsewhere.

  • Three boats have motors and have been maintained and operated through summer 2021.

  • Three other similar boats have no engines and have been stored inside a dry warehouse.


Three boats with electric conversion for sale (JUST 2 LEFT)

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Traditional clinker-built wooden boats from the 1950s

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All boats have sliding roofs – great for any weathers

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All boats can seat up to 8 persons on board

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Dimensions are approximately 18 ft in length x 6ft wide

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Three boats have motors and have been maintained and operated through summer 2021

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Further information

Three of the boats have been fully converted to electric power and have been in use throughout summer 2021:

  • Converted to electric in 2010, although motors and batteries have been replaced since then
  • Easy-to-drive
  • Top speed approximately 6 miles per hour

· Approximately 4-5 hour range on batteries – varies boat to boat

  • Operated and maintained as hire boats until October 2021
  • Charging cables no included

· These boats are sold as second hand/used with no certification, no service history, no guarantees/warranties provided. Some maintenance work is likely to be needed as they have been in use through the summer season. Your statutory rights are unaffected

· Condition’s vary slightly from boat to boat, inspection recommended

· You are welcome to visit and inspect the boats for sale – by appointment. Please contact Alex Williamson from Windermere Lake Cruises on 07811 555530 to arrange a viewing or for further detail

  • Price per boat - £4,000 +VAT

Three bare hulls for sale - SORRY SOLD OUT

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The three others are bare hulls which have been stored inside a dry warehouse, sold with a few spare parts

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Further information

  • The three boat hulls have been stored out of the water for over 24 months and may not be water tight, maintenance maybe required to make them water tight. Sold with propeller shaft and rudder in unknown condition. Some mechanical second hand parts are included with each hull, full details provided upon request
  • Condition’s vary from boat to boat, inspection recommended
  • You are welcome to visit and inspect the boats for sale – by appointment. Please contact Alex Williamson from Windermere Lake Cruises on 07811 555530 to arrange a viewing or for further detail
  • Price per hull - £1,000 + VAT

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