The Multi has been developed over many years as an all-purpose workboat and rescue boat. Its triple-hull form provides superb stability at rest, with a huge carrying capacity of 10 persons, or 1200kg. With a suitable outboard it can attain a speed of 30 knots, yet plane easily at 15 knots.
Its polyethylene hull is tough, durable and maintenance-free, and able to take everyday knocks, but not damage other craft when it comes alongside.
It is ideal as a Sailing Club rescue boat, as it can be operated by a disabled person, an important feature when applying for grants from sporting bodies, and local authorities, and can be used to bring casualties aboard over the bow ramp. The Thames Electric Launch Company have specially modified the Multi for this purpose, and sell it under the name of the Mobiboat
It is also ideal for private owners, with a wheelchair-bound member of their family, as ot allows people in wheelchairs and the less able to get out on the river in their own boat, that they can own and drive themselves. The Mobiboat can be towed behind a family car, on its purpose-designed trailer, launched at any slipway on the rivers, canals and Lakes of Great Britain or the Continent, and can be kept at home when not in use. Its simple controls are easy for the less-able to operate, while its powerful electric outboard is silent and pollution-free. For open waters and lakes, a low-emission petrol outboard can be fitted.
The purpose-designed ramp allows wheelchairs to access the boat from pontoons or the riverbank or slipways, making it ideal for the family with a less able member to get afloat on the river. At its launch by our then MP, Boris Johnson, it was hailed as a breakthrough for disabled boaters.
Prices for the Mobiboat start at £9,695 inc VAT, with a motor adding between £3,000 and £3,850. The purpose-built trailer costs £2,995, and ensures trouble-free launching. For Registered Disabled buyers it can be supplied Vat-zero rated.
We have an ex-Demo model available for £6,500, with an electric motor costing an additional £2,500. We also have a Demo trailer available for £2,000.
We also have a stock bare hull available for £5000, a £3000 saving on the new price. Trade enquiries welcome.
Contact the Thames Electric Launch Company, Goring-on-Thames, Tel: 07703 218906. Email: thameselectric@goring.co.uk.
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