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HMS is working on behalf of Andrews Boathouses Limited for more information on this boat visit www.slipperlaunches.com
1957 Andrews 25ft Greyhound:
Slipper launches were first built by John Andrews at his father’s boatyard on the Thames in 1913. They were designed to incorporate a steering wheel and gearbox for easy manoeuvrability and handling, echoing the stylish lines of the sports cars of the era. They proved to be a popular vessel on the Thames and John went on to establish Andrews Boathouses of Bourne end in 1925.
Andrews continued building slippers until the 1970s and the boatyard eventually closed in 1983. In 2021 Andrews Boathouses was reborn by a group of enthusiastic collectors having purchased a fleet of original boats to be restored to show condition.
This fine example of a 25ft slipper has been brought to HMS for our expertise in restoration of classics.
7th October 2022
Slipper launches were first built by John Andrews at his father’s boatyard on the Thames in 1913. They were designed to incorporate a steering wheel and gearbox for easy manoeuvrability and handling, echoing the stylish lines of the sports cars of the era. They proved to be a popular vessel on the Thames and John went on to establish Andrews Boathouses of Bourne end in 1925.
Andrews continued building slippers until the 1970s and the boatyard eventually closed in 1983. In 2021 Andrews Boathouses was reborn by a group of enthusiastic collectors having purchased a fleet of original boats to be restored to show condition.
The 1957 Andrews 25ft Greyhound is one of those vessels which HMS has been given to restore to show condition. When she arrived we needed to strip and remove the old deck and have replaced the sheerstrakes. The team are making great progress.
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