Slipper Stern Launches
Slipper stern launches are a quintessential tradition of the Upper Thames, synonymous with the elegant boating scene of Henley on Thames.
At Peter Freebody & Co we specialise in the construction of new launches and the restoration of original craft. We aim to combine the essential craftsmanship and tradition of the past with a few touches of modern convenience to make your craft not only a work of art in itself, but something that generations of your family will enjoy.
When you decide to commission a new craft, or restore an original one, there is simply no such thing as a 'standard' model.
Every slipper stern launch we build is completely unique. But, there are a few key decisions you will need to make first and we hope that the information you find in the Specifications section website will help you along the way.
With these thoughts in mind you will find that visiting our yard at Hurley to discuss options and ideas is a vital part of the joy of commissioning your very own craft.
Baby Greyhound : 50ft Slipper Stern Launch
Press Library
Water Craft (2007) Issue 64 [download
the article]
'Mr Freebody's Subtly Superior Slippers' is the title of this article about
our approach to maintaining traditional qualities in our new build slipper
launches.
Motor Boat Yachting (1997) Issue 2732 [download
the article]
An article following the story of two new slipper stern launches commissioned
from our yard.
Slipper stern launches built by Peter Freebody & Co
Oui Oui Too
(2009)
30ft electrically powered with
secondary forwar cockpit
Boswolow (2007)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Whisper (2007)
28' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
For Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Lady Penelope (2006)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Selene (2006)
29' Meakes Style Slipper Launch
Electrically powered
Boko (2006)
19' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Sammy Lou (2005)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered,
with Secondary Cockpit
Jessica (2003)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Bunnybelle
(2003)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Foreign Fun II (2001)
30' High Speed Slipper Stern Launch
6 Cylinder petrol engine
For Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Bessie (2001)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Millennium (2000)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Merk III (2000)
2nd Replica Of Andrews
Prototype Slipper Launch
Watersprite (2000)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Breeze
(1999)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Quinta Lodge (1999)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Seattle Slipper (1999)
30' High Speed Slipper Stern Launch
V6 petrol engine,
For Lake Washington, USA
Merk II (1999)
Replica Of Andrews prototype Slipper Launch
Bright Amber (1998)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Maverick (1997)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically Powered
Hellfire
(1997)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Euthymius nee "Lydibelle" (1997)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Silent Slipper (1996)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Marsh Lark (1996)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Tuki Tuki Nee "Foreign Fun" (1996)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Lady Of The Lake (1996)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
for Lake Attersea, Austria
Golden Reed (1995)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Lavinia
(1995)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Tuppenny Blue (1993)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Penny Royal (1993)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Deesha (1992)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Electrically powered
Galana (1991)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Thames
Reach nee "Jacques One" (1990)
30' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Somerville nee "Moor-A-Day" (1989)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered,
Converted to electric in 2002
Panorama
(1988)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
Mallards
Flight (1987)
25' Slipper Stern Launch
Petrol powered
