From start to finish our workshops create all the parts required to complete this iconic little boat, originally made in the 1980s this GRP boat has everything needed for those days out on the canals .
Floatingtraders purchased the GRP moulds to reproduce this great little narrow boat in 2020 .originally made in the late 1980s the mallard has endured until now with over 20 boats still in use today ,
on this website you will be able to purchase anything or everything to complete your very own narrow boat built by us or DIY.
These pictures were taken from the waterways world magiizine printed in 1989 comparing mallard to all the different boats at the time . photos of the mag can be found in the files.
originally powered by a beta type diesel engine,others have outboard conversions on the back and in the engine bay
This a great read it features the mallard gives you all the pros and cons of small boats as it compares the boats at the time including the water rat beaver and the mallard.
The original fitout which include a gas boiler kitchen with cooker area a dinette and sleeping conversion , toilet and shower
The new look mallard has been designed to be easily maintained with hardwood double glazed windows and doors which reduce annoying condensation . the oak and iroko fittout includes eco insulation which is super warm from those cold mornings and hot summer days.
All our kitchens are made from solid hardwood carcasses so they will last and endure the changing atmospheric conditions on your boat .
we make our own windows from solid hardwoods these are not just beautiful but we chose to include wood as it dose not condensate water droplets on the frame like other metal products do.
we understand that not everybody is the same and we all like different things .so wether you choose and wood finish or a painted more modern look to your boat we always ensure the same quality finish.
All the furniture we sell iis made from hardwoods that we have collected over the years ,we try to reuse this natural resource as and where we can.
reclaiming hardwoods is fundamental in the eco build of the mallard the kitchen unit pictured is a solid ash paneled. once a pub table.
Once you have decided to buy your boat go to the shop and purchase a shell choosing the colour combinations you would like, and the time you would like delivery.all the boats are made to order and once the deposit has been paid the build will commence. .
in our shop you will find packages for fit outs and furniture walls and doors. water pumps and lights engines and all the other parts you may require.
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