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.

Secu 12 to the rescue

After a rather unfortunate incident at Ulley Sailing club where they had their previous rescue boat stolen by some thieves needing a boat to do a "job". Morton Boats were able to get them back on the water with a new rescue boat - the Secu 12.
I have just had an email from John at the club (see below).

Hi Peter and Paul, we got the secu 12 up and running and are very pleased with it's performance although we
have not had the opportunity to rescue anyone yet!
Many thanks
John Woffinden
Ulley Sailing Club

This is the third Secu 12 out of our yard within a week. Alan Oliver work boats has taken two.They will be used for small work boats, bringing his fleet of Secu 12s up to three.
He explained to me they are a very efficient an safe work boat ideal for safety cover and light work. He could not believe how quickly they would get onto the plane with a relatively small outboard.

Fun yak Corallines to Askern

The small spa town of Askern near Doncaster took delivery of their fourth Fun Yak Coralline today.These versatile little boats will soon be part of the "new look" Askern lake where they will be available to rent out by the hour for a leisurly row over the picturesque lake.

More boats go to London Fire and Rescue

Another Eight FRB 3.90s were delivered to the London Fire and Rescue with help from Imp Transport - our local transport company. It was a tight fit, but with a bit of careful stacking they were on their way by 9.00 o'clock.
The last eight boats are due to be delivered within the next week.

New boats for Cantref Adventure Farm

Cantref,located in the picturesque Brecon Beacons National Park, have just added a new attraction to their popular Adventure Farm and Riding Centre,.
Mr Colin Evans(owner)thought the Fun yak 3.50 would be the most suitable boat for the new water based attraction, and was keen to take delivery before the beginning of the 2009 season which will be in full swing by Easter.

The Fun Yak 3.50 if fast becoming an "Industry standard" boat for this kind of attraction as owners of boating lakes, fishing clubs and activity parks discover the versatility, strength and minimal maintenance of this ever popular model.

First boats for London Fire Brigade

The first four flood relief boats have been delivered to the London Fire Brigade.The FRB 390s are a result of months of collaboration between Morton Boats,TK Marine Associates and the Fire service. The boats may look like a standard Fun Yak 3.90 but have been modified to take up to 10 people, given extra strength ropes and handles for easy 6 man handling and high visibility stripes are added for night time recognition.
As seen from the photos one of the advantages of the 390 is the unique stacking system, it is thought they will be in stacks of three so as to aid quick deployment and alleviate storage problems.
A total of twenty boats have been ordered, the remaining sixteen will follow towards the end of March.