OFFERED BY
Henley Sales and Charter
LOCATION
Henley-on-Thames United Kingdom
YEAR
1932
LENGTH
24.51 ft.
Condition
Used
Name
Swallow
Year
1932
Make & Model
John Andrews of Maidenhead Turtle Deck Slipper Launch
Boat type
Power
Length
24.51 ft.
Fuel Type
Electric
Location
Henley-on-Thames United Kingdom
Beam
4.82 ft.
Loa M
24.51 ft.
Passengers
5
Swallow is one of I believe just three remaining turtle deck slipper launches built in Maidenhead by John Andrews before the famous Bourne End Andrews yard was set up by a relative. They differ from the standard 25ft launch in that they have a sort of barrelled forward deck reminiscent of the racing boats being built in different parts of the country and indeed the world, at that time. Designers were experimenting with shape and trying to achieve speed from rudimentary petrol engines. It is indeed possible that Swallow predates 1932 but any records have been lost in the mists of time.
The Classic Boatworks company in Norfolk, pioneers of the renaissance in electric propulsion under the name of the Steam and Electric Launch Company, refurbished and electrified Swallow for a previous owner and the current owners who purchased the boat from HSC and live in Shepperton where the boat can be viewed on their private mooring,
The motor is an Italian Best 48 volt motor with a 2.5 kw output giving the boat plenty of speed and very smooth running. There is an onboard charger and a set of 8 deep cycled six volt batteries giving the boat a full day of cruising.
In addition to the folding pramhood there is a summer cover and a winter cover, smart cushions for the aft bench and to match the cushions on the two unusual and very comfortable hard wood front seats, probably made by Brotherhood in solid mahogany.
This is a rare and comfortable slipper stern launch which offers seating for five and 'dolce vita' chic.
The owners have a recent survey and the BSS certificate and EA licence for the Thames are both up to date.
HULL
Hull Material
wood
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Navigation Lights
Yes
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery Charger
Yes
Battery
Yes
Bilge Pump
Yes
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Anchor
Yes
Spray Hood
Yes
Fenders
Yes
OTHER
Keel Type
Long keel
The John Andrews of Maidenhead Turtle Deck Slipper Launch is 25 feet long and has a 4.8 feet beam. The John Andrews of Maidenhead Turtle Deck Slipper Launch is made of wood and can accommodate up to 5 passengers. This vessel comes equipped with battery charger, battery, bilge pump, anchor, spray hood, fenders as well as being equipped with navigation lights.
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As international yacht brokers Henley Sales and Charter Ltd represents boat owners all over Europe, and works in partnership with many independent and creative boat builders on the Thames and also in different parts of the country including the South West, East Anglia, Cumbria and increasingly now in France, Holland and Switzerland. Our passion is to keep the traditions of our maritime history alive by acting as brokers and advisors to other enthusiasts.
