Blue Duck is the stunning result of several months of collaboration between a discerning client over 18 months and her chosen boatbuilder, Hamish Patterson of PBW in Hawkshead. The client knew she wanted something bespoke with seating for up to 10 passengers, a comfortable mid ships steering position with a wheel mounted on the generous central console and finally there had to be a decent canopy. Furthermore being a fan of electric propulsion our client was adamant that a current state of the art system be installed and this was done by Henley Technical Services using a 4kw system. Aside from battery storage there are several lockers for storage as well as one in which to put ice for the day.

The woods chosen at the yard were a mix of ash, coffin oak and cedar. Why coffin oak? - well the boatyard at that time was adjacent to a Grade 1 National Trust listed chapel between Outgate and Hawkshead and Hamish inherited a stock of centenarian oak put aside for coffins. The result is a warm, stable oak with beautiful markings. The actual hull construction is of cedar strip planking so Blue Duck is strong and lightweight with the correct credentials to be considered as a 'contemporary classic' in the same vein as a Spirit sailing yacht.

The original owner chose to have a bespoke picnic basket made which sits on the aft deck on specially made supports. The canopy covers two thirds of the cockpit so that sun worshippers may sit in the bow and bask while other guests are under the protection of the Sunbrella covered wooden frame. There is also a fitted full length cover for use in winter when the boat is not in its boathouse or for times when she is stored outside afloat. There is also plenty of storage on board and a special draining compartment for ice which is ideal for river picnics.

Blue Duck is every bit as special as described above and her current owner is offering her for sale complete with full cover and trailer. The beautiful cushions are not visible in the photos as have been removed for storage. BSS and Thames licence both current.

This is a unique opportunity to own a contemporary classic which is less than five years old and in beautiful condition.

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