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Plymouth Pilots Hand Crafted, traditionally styled motor launches since 1969. "Your adventure, our legacy"
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Latest edition of the newsletter is out now!If you didn't receive the latest edition by email yesterday, check your junk...
03/06/2026

Latest edition of the newsletter is out now!

If you didn't receive the latest edition by email yesterday, check your junk mail and settings on your account. If you chose not to accept marketing when you signed up, you can view the newsletter on the Owners Club dashboard.

We're really looking forward to the next meets in Dartmouth and Fowey.

3 coats of black undercoat were applied yesterday. Here you can see us finishing up the sanding i. Preparation for the t...
03/06/2026

3 coats of black undercoat were applied yesterday. Here you can see us finishing up the sanding i. Preparation for the top coats.

Very odd seeing a hull in black! By the end of the week, we should be finishing the last coat of blue.

Busy prepping for a colour change!!!! Sanding, filling, fairing, cleaning and repeat!!!Will be painting with Internation...
02/06/2026

Busy prepping for a colour change!!!! Sanding, filling, fairing, cleaning and repeat!!!
Will be painting with International Perfection Pro, so watch this space!!๐Ÿ‘€

2022 Plymouth Pilot 18 "Miriam Harriet" for sale. We currently have a beautiful 2022 Plymouth Pilot 18 available through...
31/05/2026

2022 Plymouth Pilot 18 "Miriam Harriet" for sale.

We currently have a beautiful 2022 Plymouth Pilot 18 available through our brokerage.

Finished in traditional Oxford Blue with teak rubbing strakes and stainless steel half rounds, Miriam Harriet has had one owner from new. She is fitted with a Beta 20hp diesel engine with 287 hours, chart plotter and fish finder, Icom VHF and fixed compass.

This vessel is currently located in Tenby. Full details, photographs and additional information are available on the website: https://www.plymouthpilots.co.uk/product/plymouth-pilot-18-miriam-harriet

Viewings to be arranged through Plymouth Pilots. Call us on 01752 482588 or email [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE!The next dates for the Plymouth Pilot Owner's events are the 20th June in Dartmouth and 18th July in Fowey...
28/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The next dates for the Plymouth Pilot Owner's events are the 20th June in Dartmouth and 18th July in Fowey. All the details will be in our Owner's Club dashboard in the next few days and on the next newsletter.

If you're not a member, you can sign up for free.

What a brilliant Plymouth Pilots Owners Club meet-up we had on the weekend!Over the bank holiday, we welcomed owners to ...
26/05/2026

What a brilliant Plymouth Pilots Owners Club meet-up we had on the weekend!

Over the bank holiday, we welcomed owners to Plymouth, with drinks and dinner on Friday evening followed by a Saturday on the water, a chance to see the Waverley leaving Plymouth Sound and a tour of Plymouth Lifeboat Station.

It was a small gathering, but a really enjoyable one. More than anything, it reminded us why we wanted to start the Owners Club in the first place: to bring people together who share an appreciation for these boats, the places they take us and the stories that come with them.

Weโ€™ve come away with lots of great photos, a few new ideas and plans for the next two events. To those who came along, thank you. It was lovely to spend time with you.

To those who couldnโ€™t make it this time, weโ€™d love to see you at a future gathering. Whether you keep your Plymouth Pilot locally, further afield or are still getting to know the Owners Club, youโ€™re very welcome.

Weโ€™ll share more from the day in the next Owners Club newsletter. If you haven't joined the Owner's Club, the link to sign up is in the comments. If you want to receive the next newsletter by email, make sure you accept marketing. This ensures you get our newsletter, nothing more. Once signed up, you can also fill out the form to get your Plymouth Pilot on our Owner's Map.

Hereโ€™s to more time on the water, more shared stories and more Plymouth Pilots coming together.

23/05/2026

What a great morning to be out on the water! Off to see the pladdle steamer Waverley!

SOLD2011 Plymouth Pilot 18 "Lazy B" for sale. We currently have a well-cared-for 2011 Plymouth Pilot 18 available throug...
18/05/2026

SOLD

2011 Plymouth Pilot 18 "Lazy B" for sale.

We currently have a well-cared-for 2011 Plymouth Pilot 18 available through our brokerage.

Finished in traditional Oxford Blue with teak rubbing strakes, Lazy B has had one owner from new and has been maintained annually. She is fitted with a Beta 20hp diesel engine with 244 hours, plus chartplotter, fixed VHF and cockpit cover.

A lovely example, ready for her next owner.

Full details, photographs and viewing information are available on the website: https://www.plymouthpilots.co.uk/product/plymouth-pilot-18-lazy-b

Viewings by appointment through Plymouth Pilots. Call us on 01752 482588.

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜: ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚?It is one of the first big decisions when buying a boat, and ther...
15/05/2026

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜: ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚?
It is one of the first big decisions when buying a boat, and there is no single right answer.

A good used boat can offer excellent value, but the purchase price is only part of the story. Surveys, worn fittings, tired electrics, old hoses or hidden repairs can quickly turn a โ€œbargainโ€ into a project.

Buying new usually costs more upfront, but gives you fewer unknowns. You know the boatโ€™s full history, the engine is new, the layout can suit how you plan to use it and you have warranty cover behind you.

Neither route is wrong.

The important thing is understanding the true cost, the condition of the boat and what you are taking on.

Weโ€™ve written a straightforward guide to help you weigh up new vs used properly.

Worth a read if you are thinking about your next boat.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.plymouthpilots.co.uk/news-blog/buying-new-vs-used-boat?rq=new

Another week in the workshop โš“๏ธThis week we completed a fibreglass repair on a damaged quarter, antifouled the hull, pai...
11/05/2026

Another week in the workshop โš“๏ธ

This week we completed a fibreglass repair on a damaged quarter, antifouled the hull, painted a new bootline and replaced a damaged prop.

We also discovered and traced a fault within the hydraulic steering system on a local RIB before it became a much bigger issue.

Alongside the repair work, weโ€™ve started moulding a new rowing dinghy for a local rowing club, always nice to see something new taking shape in the workshop.

A varied week, but good progress all round.

More to come soon.

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