Slipper Launches For Sale

Andrews Boathouses build new slipper launches to the original design, handcrafted and customised to the customer’s specification.

We carefully select and acquire old slipper launches that we then put through our rigorous restoration process.

We strip away the damaged and unsound planking and replace it with selected timbers that have been aged for at least two-years.

From the keel up we restore the hull using the best woods and modern caulking to ensure the integrity of the hull. The hull is made sound and painted in the new owner’s choice of colour and, of course, the trademark blue and gold pinstripe is always added before finally finished.

For the interior trim the new owner can select from a wide range of specialist marine facings, up to and including, leather trimmed bench seats with contrasting piping to match the colour of the hull. Even the name of the boat can be laser etched onto the upholstery.

With all of our boats we add the feel of power steering and all the petrol engines have the reliability of electronic ignition secreted onto the unit which is invisible to the new owner.

The whole boat is rewired with marine grade components and finished to an excellent standard which enhances the look as well as the reliability of the boat. We even colour code the new Smiths dials to match the colour of the hull.

For the deck we can either restore it to its original design, or we can introduce beautiful alternatives for the new owner, such as a Pale Yellow Obeche or a Golden Iroko to partner with the traditional Mahogany or Sapele to create the classic ‘strawberries and cream’ look. The new owner has the opportunity to create something truly unique and outstanding to match their personal taste and character.

Once fully restored we spend over a month applying up to 16 coats of Awlwood varnish to the deck to ensure that its preserved against the rigors of exposure to the elements. Each coat is applied then sanded smooth before the next coat is applied to get that deep lustrous look that defines boats of this era.

At Andrews Boathouses we take pride in working closely with our customers so that when they commission a build they enjoy the unique experience of building a one of a kind vessel that will bring pride and pleasure for many years to come.

A host of other options are available. See the Options page.

Copper Slipper

Copper Slipper - £299,950

Greyhound Slipper Stern Launch

Boat Name Copper Slipper
Original boatbuilder Andrew's of Bourne End
Year of build 1954
Length 30ft
Beam 6'6"
Draft 1 foot 9 inches
Decking Mahogany and Maple 'Strawberries and Cream'
Hull Colour Oxford Blue painted mahogany with copper flecked varnish
Propulsion Daimler V8 2.5 litre petrol engine with bow thruster
Seating 8 including a rear horseshoe seating arrangement
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Natsumi

Natsumi - £159,950

1959 Andrews 25ft Greyhound

Boat Name Natsumi
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1959 Built for exhibition at the 1960 London Boat Show
Length 25ft
Beam 5ft9
Draft 1ft9
Hull Number 444
Decking Mahogany with obeche cockpit cladding
Hull Colour Oxford blue painted mahogany
Propulsion BMC Vedette 950cc petrol engine No 9P/V1189
Seating Bench seating upholstered in cream marine leather with Oxford blue contrast piping
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Espadon

Espadon - £159,950

1963 Andrews 25ft Greyhound

Boat Name Espadon
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1963
Length 25ft
Beam 6ft
Draft 1ft6
Hull Number 461
Decking Mahogany and Obeche
Hull Colour Oxford blue painted mahogany
Propulsion BMC Vedette 950cc petrol engine
Seating Bench seating upholstered in cream marine leather with blue piping
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Casablanca

Casablanca - £98,950 depending on final specification.

1936 Andrews 25ft Greyhound

Boat Name Casablanca
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1936
Length 25ft
Beam 5ft6
Draft 1ft9
Hull Number 151
Decking Sapele and maple
Hull Colour Cream painted mahogany
Propulsion BMC Vedette 950cc petrol engine
Seating Bench seating upholstered in burgundy marine leather
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Romani

Romani - £199,950

1934 Andrews 30ft slipper stern launch

Boat Name Romani
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1934
Length 30ft
Beam 6ft6
Draft 1ft
Hull Number 113
Decking Sapele and Iroko
Hull Colour British racing green painted mahogany
Propulsion Ford Water Mota
Seating Helm and stern bench seating with two occasional child seats upholstered in cream marine leather with green piping
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Adelaide

Adelaide - £119,950 depending on final specification.

1956 Andrews 25ft Greyhound

Boat Name Adelaide
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1956 Built for exhibition at the 1956 London Boat Show
Length 25ft
Beam 6ft
Draft 1ft6
Hull Number 400
Decking Khaya and Yellow Cedar
Hull Colour Customers choice to be decided.
Propulsion BMC Side Valve Vedette 1000cc petrol engine
Seating Bench seating upholstered in marine leather to customer's design and colour choice
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Ina May

Ina May - £119,950 depending on specification.

1953 Andrews 25ft Whippet

Boat Name Ina May
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1953 Ina May was first launched in 1953 and was originally named 'Red Hot'.
Length 25ft
Beam 6ft
Draft 1ft6
Hull Number 355
Decking Khaya and Yellow Cedar
Hull Colour To be decided by the client.
Propulsion Traditional petrol or an electric conversion can be fitted.
Seating Bench seating upholstered in clients choice.
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Eulalia

Eulalia - £159,950

1957 Andrews 25ft Greyhound

Boat Name Eulalia
Original boatbuilder Andrews of Bourne End
Year of build 1957 Eulalia, meaning 'sweetly speaking' in Spanish was originally called 'Cowslip' on her launch in August 1957.
Length 25ft
Beam 6ft
Draft 1ft6
Hull Number 411
Decking Mahogany
Hull Colour TBD
Propulsion BMC OHV Vedette petrol engine
Seating Bench seating upholstered in marine leather to customer's design and colour choice
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Saunterer

Saunterer - £129,950 depending on final specification.

1922 Maynard of Chiswick 27ft Thames launch

Boat Name Saunterer
Original boatbuilder F. Maynard, Chiswick
Year of build 1922
Length 27ft
Beam 5ft10
Decking Carvel planked cedar on oak frames
Hull Colour Customer choice.
Propulsion Side valve Morris Vedette will be fully refurbished.
Seating Bench seating upholstered in customers choice of material and colour.
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