Andrews Slipper Launch

Arriving at her private mooring in Marlow, Treasure was waiting at the foot of an immaculate sweep of lawn, resting quietly on the water as though time had simply stood still around her. Everything felt quintessentially British, sunlight through the trees, the river moving gently, deck chairs pulled up for an unhurried conversation and, of course, a cup of tea. In a hurried world of instant everything, moments like this are rare. Somewhere between the stillness and the sparkle on the water, it becomes obvious, what is there not to fall in love with in owning one of these? Just as her name suggests, she is a Treasure.

Slipper launches have always held a quiet authority on the Thames. They do not shout for attention, they glide into it. Long, low and beautifully proportioned, their lines carry a confidence that modern design rarely dares.

Treasure carries that feeling effortlessly. Built by Andrews of Bourne End and launch on the 8th if May 1937, she remains wonderfully pure and original, with no unnecessary fuss. No fitted furniture, no modern lighting, no speakers, no overworked interior styling, just an open cockpit, a few Lloyd Loom chairs, and the simple elegance of the design as it was first intended.

Her white painted hull, mahogany deck, chrome brightwork and blue canopy give her a crisp, timeless presence on the water. Her sweeping aft deck tapers delicately towards the river, catching the light with that unmistakable slipper launch grace. Well maintained and cared for by Woottens, she presents as a boat that has been cherished, not over-modernised.

Underway, she is everything you hope for: smooth, composed and quietly capable, the admiring glances she receives are not loud or showy, but the quiet appreciation reserved for something truly elegant.

Viewings by appointment.