Vintage 1960s Yarecraft Sea Swallow Speedboat & Trailer Power Boat + Accessories

Thanks for looking. I have finally decided to let go of all my marine 'toys' including my vintage Yarecraft Sea Swallow wooden hull speedboat, four outboard engines, a Beaufort inflatable dinghy and various accessories. I haven’t been on the water for at least the last three years since my sons left home, even though I live close to the Thames (Barnes) and it has all been sitting in my driveway and shed unused. I am going to sell, in separate auctions, the vintage Yarecraft speedboat, four outboard motors including a fab Mariner 25hp electric start and a Tohatsu four stroke 6hp, along with all the rest of my speedboat accessories such as life jackets, as well as the Beaufort inflatable dinghy. See all my other listings... This auction is for the vintage 1960’s Yarecraft Sea Swallow speedboat, known in my family as the ' Mini Riva'.

The more knowledgeable amongst you will know that these used to be raced on the Norfolk Broads. Twin bench seats. The boat comes with its trailer. It has been sitting on driveway for at least the last three years feeling increasingly sorry for itself. I really should have parted with it sooner but kept thinking I would one day use it all again...now it will need far more restoration than I can take on.

As you will see from the images, it will now need significant restoration before putting it back on the water including extensive replacement of the plywood seating and upper surround. The hull has been compromised by one of the trailer supports pushing a hole in it. The steering control wires will probably need to be replaced. In short, this is for someone who knows how to restore a vintage boat...but if you can, then you can see from some of the archive images online just how good she once looked. Collect from my house in Barnes SW London.

You are most welcome to view in advance of bidding, in fact I recommend it if possible. The boat comes without an outboard motor. See my other listings for four different outboards and various other accessories. Bidding starts at £1 with no reserve. The funds raised from the sale of these items will help to pay down my sons’ student debts so please only bid if you intend to follow though with purchase.

Prefer cash on collection though Paypal is also an option. Thanks again...