Peter Freebody
Peter Freebody & Co boat builders, Hurley
Slipper stern launches and cabin launches on the jetty at Peter Freebody's boatyard Hurley

RESTORATION LIST

Listed below are just some of the craft that we have had the pleasure of restoring over the years presented by category:

SPECIAL COMMISSIONS

Amaryllis (1997)
50' umpire launch
by Hobbs & Sons of Henley-on-Thames
Built: 1920's

Arethusa (1983)
40' open launch
by Hobbs & Sons of Henley-on-Thames
Built: 1923

Beyond (2002)
24' cruiser
by Taylors of Chester
Built 1966

Bluetit (1994)
23' electric canoe
by Bonds of Maidenhead
Built: 1920's

Brindley (1988)
27' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington-on-Thames
Built: 1930's

Caress (1987)
29' open motor boat
by Hart & Harden
Built: 1920's

Celyr II (1999)
20' Brooke Marine launch
Built: 1930

Cesilde (1997)
15' Donaratica speed boat
Built: 1956, italy

Cuthbert (1995)
13' motor dinghy
by Freebody's of Caversham
Built: 1950's

Cymba (1993)
28' electric canoe
by Bonds of Maidenhead
Built: 1908

Egle (1998)
Venetian water taxi
by Motoscafi of italy

El Zanco (1998)
18' chris craft holiday
Built: 1950's

Electricity (1986)
23' electric canoe
by Salters of Oxford
Built: 1910

Esox (1993)
12' motor dinghy
Built: 1960's

Evenlode (1995)
20' ex. Thames conservancy launch

Ferryboat (1982)
28' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington
Built: 1930's

Francesca (1987)
28' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington
Built: 1930's

Gillian (1992)
Edwardian tub pair

Herring Gull (1989)
50' "j" class yacht tender
by Camper & Nicholson, Hants
Built: 1930's

Katrina II (2003)
Broom runabout

Lady Christie (2005) For Sale
16' Healey 55 Sports boat
Built 1956

Lady Isobelle (1990)
30' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington
Built 1931

Lady Jessie (1988)
24' motor canoe
by Salters of Oxford
Built: circa 1923

Laughing Gull (1968)
28' cabin cruiser
by Wilson's of Sunbury-on-Thames
Built: circa 1943

Little Seagull (2004)
23' cruiser
by Frank Clarke

Lollipop (1996)
24' motor canoe
by J.Taylor & Bates of Chertsey
Built: 1910

Louise (1987)
Thames skiff
Built: circa 1910

Mavourneen (1986)
50' 'J' class yacht tender
by Camper & Nicholson, Hants
Built: 1920's

Miss England (2000)
World Water Speed Record holder
Built: 1929
conservation work for the science museum

Mr Toad (1997)
10' motor dinghy

Panther (1984)
30' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington
Built: 1929

Pennywise (1995)
27' tub pair

Pietra Santa (1981)
28' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington-on-Thames
Built: 1930's

Rainbow (1998)
35'beaver stern launch
by J.Taylor & Bates, Chertsey
Built: 1920

Rio (1997)
29' open motor boat
by Gibbs of Teddington
Built: 1945

Romney Girl (2003)
30' cruiser

Rupert (2001)
16' Brooke Marine launch

Solace (1996)
30' motor boat
by Brooke Marine
Built: 1915

Sundot (2001)
25' whippet launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End

Surridge (1992)
Thames skiff
Built: circa 1910

Toppings (1988)
Steam canoe
by Hobbs & Sons of Henley-on-Thames
Built: 1920's

Wild Swan (1964)
28' converted lifeboat
Built 1940's

You You (1992)
Bugatti yacht tender
Built: 1950's

Zamora (1978)
28' open motor boat
by J.Taylor & Bates, Chertsey
Built: 1924

Zingara (1963)
23' Chris Craft cruiser
Built: 1920's

STEAM LAUNCHES

Alaska (1987)
60' steam launch
by J & W Horsham of Bourne End
Built: 1883

Churr (1986)
23' Edwardian steam boat
by the Lune Valley Co
Built: circa 1910

Firebird (1981)
30' steam launch

Humble (1986)
52' clipper bow steam launch
by Arthur Picken of Windsor
Built: 1902

Osbourne (1979)
31' steam pinnace to three royal yachts
by J. Samuel White, Hants
Built: 1896

 

Sultan (1977)
23' steam launch
builder unknown
Built: 1890's

Toppings (1988)
Steam canoe
by Hobbs & Sons of Henley-on-Thames
Built: 1920's

Windsor Belle (1987)
70' steam launch
by Arthur Jacobs of Windsor
Built: 1904

Wisp (2003)
30' L.I.F.U. steam launch

SLIPPER STERN LAUNCHES

Anguilla (1986)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Ayesha (1991)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1961

Cheetah (1990)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built 1950

Farewell (1990)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Golden Glory (1984)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End

Greyhound (1998)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1940's

Lyndal (1984)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1940's

Lynn (1990)
23' slipper stern launch
by Banhams of Norfolk
Built: 1950's

Silver Cloud (1986)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews, Bourne End
Built: 1950

 

Silver Slipper (1986)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews, Bourne End

Sweet Kate (1996)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews, Bourne End
Built: 1956

Te Aihe Waru (1998)
30' slipper stern launch

Viceroy (1994)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1930's

Wiltshire Lad (1998)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1935

Morning Glory (1992)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1932

Osteo II (1991)
30' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Peau Neuve (1990)
25' slipper stern launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1936

SALOON LAUNCHES

Agora (1990)
27' bustle stern launch
by Hucks
Built: 1924

Candide (1978)
27' beaverstern launch
by J.Taylor & Bates, Chertsey
Built: circa 1920

Christabel (1988)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Cygne (2001)
33' Windermere saloon launch
Built: 1929

Doreen (1992)
30' bustle stern saloon launch
builder unknown
Built: circa 1905

Egle (1998)
Venetian water taxi
by Motoscafi of italy

Evenlode (1995)
20' ex. Thames conservancy launch

Grande Dame (1995)
25' day launch built
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built in 1957

Javelin (1980)
30' saloon launch
by Banhams of Norfolk
Built: 1934

Josephine II (2004)
25' Andrews day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1953
[more on this restoration]

Kelpiette (ongoing)
35' cruiser stern saloon launch
by J. Taylor & Bates, Chertsey

 

 

Lady Genevieve (1981)
40' beavertail saloon launch
by J.Taylor & Bates, Chertsey
Built: 1922

Lady Heathman (1988)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Lady Myrtle (1986)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Moe (1997)
40' saloon launch
by Alfred Burgoyne of Kingston-on-Thames
Built: circa 1904

Moet III (1991)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Peerless Admiral (2004)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End

Pippas Song (1990)
36' bustle stern launch
by Borwicks of Windermere
Built: circa 1912

Sashes Stream (1990)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews, Bourne End
Built: 1955

Shardeloe (1988)
25' day launch
by J. Andrews, Bourne End
Built: 1950's

Victoria (1991)
23' Edwardian saloon launch
by Thorneycroft
Built: circa 1912

Welcome (1999)
25' Andrews day launch
by J. Andrews of Bourne End
Built 1950's

 

SPRING 2010
Now is the time to visit our boatyard at Hurley to view the lovely launches for sale ready for use this coming season. We look forward to answering any questions you may have with regards to wooden boat ownership and discussing with you the facilities we can offer in the way of moorings and services
Classic boats for sale from Peter Freebody & Co


MALLARD'S FLIGHT WINS ANDREW'S TROPHY :

Congratulations to Tony Armstrong on winning the Andrew's Trophy at this year's Traditional Boat Rally
Mallard's Flight wins the Andrews Trophy at the Traditional Boat Rally


 
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