Wooden River Cruiser ‘Will O The Wisp’ SALE AGEEED
£4,000.00
A beautifully crafted, wooden river cruiser which has been in the same family for over 40 years!
This boat was 1 of 2 identical boats built in Burwell (Cambridgeshire) and is believed to be the only one remaining. This is a great opportunity to acquire a piece of local history. We are open 7 days per week for viewing by appointment only please.
Please email us your enquiry: info@fishandduck.co.uk
Construction
Constructed of Mahogany planks on an Oak frame. Cream painted hull, varnished topsides, cockpit screens, cockpit hard top, blue decks, off white painted cabin roof, single glazed opening windows, blue canopy. Last out of the water in 2019 for antifoul.
Accommodation
An aft cockpit with rear bench seating, storage locker and LPG locker access beneath, helm to port, blue canopy, cabin door to starboard.
The accommodation comprises a conventional 4 berth layout with twin V berths at the bow with storage beneath and a ventilation hatch above, port side WC compartment with sea toilet, port side dinette that converts to a double berth with storage beneath. Galley to starboard with storage lockers, 240v fridge, sink with cold water tap and two ring gas burner. Large opening windows which let in a lot of natural light, blue upholstered seating and cushions & curtains.
Engine
BMC petrol engine coupled to a shaft drive with separate gear and throttle engine controls.
Equipment
Full Winter Cover, fenders, ropes, 4.5kg gas bottle, Sealey battery charger, bilge pump, fire extinguisher, CO alarm, 240v Fridge, Sea toilet, Oil filled electric radiator, Dometic LPG hob.
Electrics
12v: Yes
Shore Power: Yes
Other: Battery Charger
Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. They are intended only as a guide, and they do not constitute a term of any contract. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel, in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspection. A demonstration of the vessel will be conducted once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by both the seller and buyer and a 10% deposit has been paid into the broker's client account.
Specifications
| Status | Available |
|---|---|
| Location | Fish and Duck Marina |
| Advertiser | Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker on behalf of the seller |
| Boat Safety Certificate | 10/04/2026 |
| Vessel Name | Will O the Wisp |
| Vessel Condition | Used |
| Vessel Type | Wooden River cruiser |
| Builder | Frank Hobbs of Burwell |
| Make | Wooden River Cruiser |
| Model | 25 |
| Year Constructed | Believed 1964 |
| Cabins | 1 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Model | BMC |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Drive Type | Shaft drive |
| Cruising Speed | Approx. 5 mph |
| Maximum Speed | Approx. 6 mph |
| Length Overall | 25ft |
| Bridge Clearance | To be confirmed |
| Cabin Headroom | To be Confirmed |
| Hull Material | Wooden Hull and Topsides (Mahogany Planks on Oak Frame) |
| Hull Type | Modified vee |
| Hull Colour | Off White |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Waste Holding Tank | 0 |

















































