Character Boats - recognised leaders in quality traditional sailing craft
Read more about what we have to offer and our fantastic range of boats.
Seaworthy hull shapes – easy to tow & launch
A seaworthy craft with an excellent reputation ,so named as around a hundred years ago the original craft was used formany years under sail and
Gaff Sloop Rig Gives Efficient Performance With Short Spars
The Coastal version of the Whammel has a half decked layout with more enclosed cockpit than the original open boat version. Developed for coastal
Now is the time to discuss your requirements
Unrivaled build quality, service and very competitive prices. Character Boats are original
Following a successful Southampton International Boat Show our winter and spring building schedule is fully booked up. New orders for building craft are now being quoted for earliest delivery in May 2012. If you wish to be afloat in a new Character Boat ready for the summer season then please contact us soon to discuss your requirements and obtain a quotation. You can reserve a build slot in our production schedule subject to a trial sail in the Spring.
After viewing this website, if you would like further information, such as brochures, specification sheet and price list for specific models from our range, please either click on the 'Contact us' button in the header above and complete the enquiry form or just telepone 01253 727004 and request the information required.
Do not forget to make use of the the 'Photo Gallery' button above to see many examples of our craft, where a single click on the selected picture will give an enlarged view.
Although building new craft to customersis requirements is our main business, we also sell Pre-owned ,earlier year models from our range when these become available, - click on 'Used Boats' button in the heading above for details or advise us which model is of most interest with an indication of your budget range.
about character boats
Address: Character Boats Telephone & Fax 01253 727004
Rowlay Industrial Estate, Allenby Road, Lytham - St. Annes, Lancs, FY8 2DG
Welcome to our website where you will find plenty of information and photographs of popular craft from our range of Traditional and Classic sailing craft.
Character Boats have been established over 30 years and are based in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The craft we build are glassfibre replicas of the original seaworthy working boats from the North West and Scottish coastlines.
In recent years we have invested heavily in new moulds and upgraded the fit out, equipment and finish of the craft to suit the requirements of private owners but without compromising the sturdiness or sailing qualities of the original hull shapes.
Our craft feature high quality moulded hulls fitted out with hand crafted hardwood gunwales, seating, and cockpit sole boards and equipped with quality deck equipment and fittings. They are recognised for their sailing performance, ease of handling and towing, quality of build, and standard of finish.
Our new craft have been independently tested and certified under the recreational Craft Directive (RCD) in line with European standards. Built by professional time served craftsmen using modern materials whilst keeping the traditional design gives a craft with aesthetic appeal that many owners seek, which offers low maintenance and gives great pride of ownership.
Several top sailors including European Champions and Olympic medalists have sailed our craft and they always comment about the good handling and fine balance. Very few other traditional craft are able to offer this combination of desireable features and even then only at considerably greater cost. Character Boats offer quality with unbeatable value when you compare our specification and equipment levels. We invite you to discuss your requirements and come for a trial sail then we will be pleased to give a firm price quotation for building you a new craft once we know your chosen specification and choice of optional equipment.
Price range – new craft ready to sail from £ 7,000 to £ 16,000.
For further information telephone 01253 727004 or for E mail just use the ‘contact us’ button at the top of the page and use the enquiry form.
Download Our Brochures
Post Boat Brochure
Coastal Whammel Brochure
Lytham Pilot Brochure
