New boat at Morton Boats

Morton Boats have taken on a new boat which will complement the Fun Yak range. The "Mallard 7" falls very neatly into the range between the Fun Yak 2.00 and the Helix. With a price of only £399.00 inc Vat the boat is very competitvly priced and as you can see from the video, has all the qualities we have come to expect from the Fun yak boats. Manufactured by E&K boats the Mallard 7 looks a great little boat for a tender or small work boat.

West Resin building project

You might find this a little different to the previous posts, but I think you might be interested in a current project we have got involved with.
Morton Boats have had a close working relationship with a local company called Cowley Timberwork for many years combining our GRP laminating skills with Cowley's unique woodwork design and construction skills. Our last large project was the laminating of a large structure for the London School of Economics. This was a pre-fabricated dome coated with 2 layers of glass fibre mat and finished with a coloured gel coat.

London school of Economics project

The current project is similar to previous, but this time they have used a West epoxy and Sigma 2 pack paint finish to the wooden structure. This is new ground for us and is proving quite a challenge, but the it's giving a far superior finish compared to the GRP process.
All of the work is being undertaken by the Cowley workforce with initial product training coming from David Johnson - the technical guy at Wessex Resins. We are proud to be part of the project being the supplier of Epoxy resin, paint and application tools and a little technical help as the job progresses. Keep your eye on the blog for more pictures as the project nears completion.

New project with West Epoxy and Sigma 2 pack paint finish

Fun Yak 3.50 weed cutter

In conjunction with Reedman Services, Morton Boats have found another great use for the versatile Fun Yak 3.50. This time as a weed cutting boat.

As you can see from the pictures the 3.50 has a built in moulding which will take the purpose made bracket on the cutter. This will give depth and cutting angle adjustment.

The forward locker is ideal for a 75ah leisure battery which will give up to 6 hours cutting time.

When you have finished cutting, simply take off the cutter and replace with the rake which will fit onto the cutter bracket.

If you think the 3.50 is too large, the 2.80 will take the same cutter and rake.

So if you need to remove weed from your lake, pond, or stretch of river, this is the solution to your problem.

Why buy a Fun Yak Palourde and not a Sportyak

Why should I buy a Fun Yak Palourde and not a Sportyak?

Fun Yak Palourde;

Roto moulded polyethelene (one piece moulding no joints or seams).
Launching wheels included.
Conventional transom for easy engine mounting.
Total price £299.00

Bic Sportyak;

Thermo formed polyethelene (sheet material heated over former to give shape) needs to be a
"2 part"moulding giving a seam / joint for potential weak point or leak.
Launching wheels extra £79.99
Complicated engine bracket system £79.99
Total price £458.98

That is why you should buy a Fun Yak Palourde and not a Bic Sportyak.

Scunthorpe Sea Cadets get new rescue boat

With the aid of grants from Comic Relief and Sport Aid. Scunthorpe Sea Cadets took delivery of their new rescue boat - a brand new fully equipped Fun Yak 4.50.
This was the highest specified 4.50 we have supplied and what a fine boat it is.
With the addition of a Stainless steel gantry and navigation lights it has made the 4.50 into a "full on"sea boat.
We would like to wish all at the Scunthorpe unit the very best for the future and hope the new boat will give many years of enjoyment to the cadets and staff.

New boat from Fun Yak

The new arrival from Fun Yak is the WASP. Measuring only 2 Metres in length, the Wasp is ideal as a small work boat or as a tender to a larger boat.
Made totally from recycled material,the wasp comes in a range of colours; Green, Red, Blue and Grey.
So if you are looking for a small,strong and stable little boat. Look no further as the Wasp could be for you. The boat comes complete with oars and rowlocks for just £225.00 including VAT

The Fun yak 3.50 success story continues

We are proud to announce the launching of four more Fun Yak 3.50 recently purchased by Gateshead Council ready for the new summer season in Saltwell park.

Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a Victorian Park. It has been awarded the following prestigious awards:

.Green Flag Award 2006;
.Civic Trust Park of the Year Award 2006;
.Gold Laurel Award by the Institute of Maintenance and Building Management 2006;
.Scala Commendation for Saltwell Towers 2005;
.Britain's Best Park 2005;
.Civic Building of the Year (Saltwell Towers) 2005;
.Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Northern Region Building Conservation Gold Award (Saltwell Towers) North East Renaissance Awards 2005;
Green Flag Award 2008 & Green Heritage Award 2008.
Known as the 'People's Park' and part of Gateshead's heritage since it opened to the public in 1876, the Park is steeped in history.

Now, thanks to a £10 million restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Gateshead Council, Saltwell Park has undergone an amazing transformation that has seen it restored to all its Victorian splendour.

It encompasses 55 acres of landscapes, woodland and ornamental gardens as well as public sports facilities, a refreshment house, a lake, play areas, bowling greens, Saltwell Towers, the animal house, an education centre and a maze.

Attracting more than two million visitors each year the Park was voted the best in Britain in 2005 for its high standard of horticulture, wide range of facilities and its place as a centre for community activities.

Opening hours

Park: From dawn until dusk throughout the year including all public holidays.

Saltwell Towers:
Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm and Sun 10am-5pm until 31 October.

Then from 1 November until Good Friday, Mon-Sun 11am-3pm.