1958 Saro Terrapin Aluminium Speedboat
Poole, Dorset, United KingdomName: Saro Tarrapin
Builder: Saro Terrapin (Saunders Roe)
Length: 4.50 m
Draft: 0.00 m
HIN: --
Hull: Aluminium
1958 Saro Terrapin Aluminium Speedboat boat for sale
Saro Terrapin Aluminium Speedboat
It’s not often something this unusual comes onto the market. Beautifully restored, this classic is a true head-turner with gleaming chrome aluminium protected by multiple wax coatings. Fitted with a brand-new 30hp Tohatsu engine and new galvanised trailer, she’s ready to go. Stunning upholstery, solid mahogany woodwork, stainless steel footrests, and polished bronze fittings complete this exceptional craft.
Introducing the vintage aluminum " SARO TERRAPIN" Speedboat.
Built by the renowned WWII aircraft builders " SAUNDERS & ROE", a collaboration of like-minded aircraft manufacturers of Saunders with Avro (infamous for building the Lancaster bombers).
After the war these fine speedboats were constructed in the same manner utilizing their experience in building aircraft.
At 15 feet overall, the Saro Terrapin is a light, fast and elegant speedboat seating four persons comfortably, and in this case, coupled with a brand new 30 hp Tohatsu outboard engine, enabling the boat to be propelled to 30 knots plus. All of which sits on a brand new galvanized trailer with lighting board.
This particular boat has been lovingly restored, incorporating modern materials whilst celebrating the expertise that was our aircraft industry during the war years, and for that matter, thereafter.
Specification:
A Saro speedboat built from high quality aircraft grade aluminum and constructed to exacting aircraft technology of the time.
Forward control steering with speedo, nameplate and glove box.
Comfortable seating for four. Two upfront and two further passenger seating behind.
Solid mahogany woodwork impregnated with epoxy resins and multiple two-pack polyurethane varnish coatings to a high gloss, stainless steel foot rests and steps, chromed bronze fittings. Polished aluminum surfaces protected by multiple ceramic wax coatings for longevity (all that is needed, would be a wash n wax after use). Age related marks as you would expect from a 67 year old boat.
A brand new 30 hp Tohatsu outboard fitted with electric start and remote controls. Outboard manufacturers 7 year warranty to be registered for purchaser. Remote fuel tank and line included.
A purpose made galvanized trailer with lighting board.
Cover Included.
Contact
For further information or to arrange a viewing:
Jenna Vincent
📞 07707 149477
✉️ jenna@clippermarine.co.uk
Delivery can be arranged
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Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 734237.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD will not charge you any fee for this service as we will receive payment by way of fees direct from CGI FINANCE. The amount of the fees we receive from CGI FINANCE does not vary depending on the features of the loan and this payment does not affect the amount payable under the terms of the loan agreement.
