Description

Former Self-Drive Dayboat – Proven Commercial Hire Vessel

This well-maintained self-drive dayboat is offered for sale following a fleet rationalisation as we transition our business towards Class V passenger operations.

The vessel has been successfully operated within a commercial hire fleet in Skipton, North Yorkshire and is licensed to carry up to 10 passengers. She represents an excellent opportunity for a new hire operator, holiday park, or private owner seeking a capable and economical leisure craft.

Key Features

Professionally maintained commercial vessel

Fuel-efficient Isuzu 35HP diesel engine

Simple and robust mechanical specification

Spacious open deck layout

Ideal for hire operation or private conversion

Principal Uses

Day hire / self-drive operation

Holiday parks and glamping sites

Private leisure cruising or refit project

Vessel Specification

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Price: POA (sensibly priced for a prompt sale)

Year Built: 2012

Length: 9.42m (30ft 11in)

Beam: 2.08m (6ft 10in)

Draught: 0.7m

Engine: Isuzu 35HP Diesel

Drive: Aquadrive

Gearbox: PRM 150 D2

Alternators: Twin 80 Amp

Fuel Capacity: 240 Litres

Passenger Capacity: 10 persons as a licensed self-drive day boat.

Service History: Full records available

Specifications

Accommodation

Inside toilet - Airedale

Toilet Sink - Airedale

Airedale inside

Bedale inside

Hob/Oven Counter top - Bedale

Utility sink - Bedale

Inside toilet - Bedale

Toilet Sink - Bedale

Construction

Built in 2012 by Probuild, a respected name in canal boat fabrication, theis boat features a 9.42m (31ft) long by 2.08m (6ft 10in) wide all-steel shell designed specifically for durability and stability on the UK inland waterways.

Key construction details:

Quality steelwork by Probuild – known for strong, well-finished hulls with clean lines.

Flat-bottomed hull with a shallow draught of approximately 0.7m, ideal for navigating narrow canals and winding waterways.

Spacious open layout – currently configured for day hire but easily convertible for leisure or liveaboard use.

Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) certificates valid until March 2031

Full maintenance and inspection records available.

These boats offer a solid, proven platform either for continued commercial operation or a bespoke private project.

Engine(s)

The vessel is powered by a reliable Isuzu 35HP diesel engine, widely respected in the inland waterways industry for its durability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance. The engine is paired with a PRM 150 D2 gearbox and Aqua Drive coupling, ensuring smooth power transmission and reduced vibration — ideal for both novice and experienced boaters.

Key features include:

Twin 80 Amp alternators – ample charging capacity for leisure and starter batteries

240-litre fuel tank – providing excellent cruising range for day hire or extended leisure use

Keel-cooled system – perfect for canal cruising with low maintenance requirements

Full service history – professionally maintained and running smoothly

With its robust mechanical setup and smooth handling, this vessel is ready for continued commercial use or private conversion.

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