British Classic Wooden Boat - Launched In 1963 And Fully Restored Over 2022/23

• Deck, hull and sides stripped and repaired
• Bilges scraped back to bare wood, cleaned and painted with three coats of grey bilge paint
• Running gear and steering removed, rebuilt and re-packed
• Original column retained and fitted with hydraulic steering and new Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel
• Complete rewire with top quality marine wire and fuse boxes
• New custom-made Smiths gauges in blue with cream markings fitted, includes fuel, rev counter, oil pressure, temperature, voltage and clock
• Custom made chrome plated switch panel with the functions laser engraved
• Original BMC Vedette 950cc petrol engine engine fully rebuilt by Morris experts Tom Roy, with hidden electric ignition in the original casings and new Dynamator (alternator in a classic car dynamo case)
• Engine painted and detailed to a high show standard with hidden wiring so the engine bay is neat and tidy
• Gearbox rebuilt with all new bearings and seals. The engine painted and detailed to a high show standard
• New exhaust pipe fitted with a CNC machined stainless steel finisher on the stern
• Decks treated with 16 coats of Awlwood varnish, wet sanded and machine polished to a mirror finish
• Original navigator lights stripped back and triple chrome plated
• New brass rub rail with chamfered joints for seamless finish, triple chrome plated
• Triple chromed brass screws, individually plated, used on all chrome fittings
• New cockpit floor made of utile and ash, treated with 16 coats of Awlwood varnish and machine polished to a mirror finish
• Bench seating upholstered in cream marine leather with blue contrast piping
• Two removable Bang & Olufsen waterproof bluetooth speakers controlled by the B&O phone app
• Two dual charging points with USB for phone/tablet and speakers
• Security tracker monitored by a phone app
• Hood and all over winter cover

The first slipper launch was designed and built by John Andrews at his fathers boatyard on the River Thames in the UK, in 1913. Incorporating a steering wheel and gearbox, for easy manoeuvrability and handling, it was stylistically similar to British sports cars of the day with its distinctive sports shape. The first customer called his launch 'Merk' after his favourite car, a Mercedes. This exact boat is now on permanent display in the British Maritime Museum.

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We will provide the shipping cradle free of charge.

Buyer pays for shipment from our workshops in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK.