thameside family

thameside family

The Freebody family have been living and working on the middle Thames since the 13th Century

Master Craftsmen

Master Craftsmen

The team of craftsmen boatbuilders at Peter Freebody & Co are skilled in all aspects of traditional boatbuilding and restoration

The Freebody Slipper

The Freebody Slipper

Individually hand crafted and synonymous with the elegant boating scene of the middle Thames

Millpond Moorings

Millpond Moorings

A tranquil setting, Peter Freebody & Co moorings are situated just downstream of Hurley Lock

Bespoke Launches

Bespoke Launches

Slipper, saloon, open and steam launches, electric canoes and rowing boats, built to order

Time to Enjoy

Time to Enjoy

Regattas, festivals, hotels and restaurants - classic launch ownership on the Thames opens up a world of new experiences

Engineering

Engineering

Petrol, electric and steam - the engineering department at Peter Freebody & Co have the knowledge to handle all aspects of classic marine engineering

Brokerage

Brokerage

Specialists in the sale of classic wooden launches

Boatyard Wildlife

Boatyard Wildlife

The millpond, a thriving haven for Thames wildlife

Riva

Riva

Premier restorers and brokers of these beautiful and charismatic launches

Traditional Tools

Traditional Tools

Spoke shave, hand plane, tenon saw, chisel...

Repairs & Restoration

Repairs & Restoration

Restoration is at the core of Peter Freebody & Co