Andrews Boats 30 for sale (1935) in Marlow, United Kingdom

£199,950 GBP
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The Andrews Boats 30, named "Romani," is a classic vessel currently for sale in Marlow, United Kingdom. With an overall length of 9.14 meters and a beam of 1.98 meters, this boat was originally commissioned on August 8, 1935, and features a distinctive flatter bottom design. Known as "BLUE FLASH" by its first owner Denis O’Bryan, it was later renamed "ROMANI" when gifted to Diana Nicholas in 1961. This vessel underwent several restorations, the most recent by Andrews Boathouses to achieve a concours standard. Characterized by its British racing green painted mahogany hull and Sapele and Iroko decking, "Romani" is propelled by a Ford Water Mota engine and features helm and stern bench seating upholstered in cream marine leather. This historically significant boat is available for viewing by appointment only.

About this Andrews Boats 30

General information
Make/model
Andrews Boats 30
Price
£199,950 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used power boat for sale
Name of boat
Romani
Year
1935
Location
Marlow, United Kingdom

Romani is an example of a more unusual flatter bottomed boat. Commissioned in August 8th 1935 first purchased by Denis O’Bryan (solicitor) and named ‘BLUE FLASH’, she was kept at Wargrave from 1947. November 20th 1961 purchased by Air Cdre. Bryan David Nicholas (RAF rtd.) who gifted her to his daughter, Diana Nicholas, for her 21st birthday and renamed her ‘ROMANI’.
1971/2 restored by Andrews of Bourne End and maintained by them until 1982.

1982/3 restored by D B Marine of Cookham. 

2019 Marlow Boat services February 2022 purchased by Andrews Boathouses who embarked on a comprehensive restoration which is now in the final stages to ensure a concours standard.

***VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY***

Specification
  • Boat Name - Romani
  • Original boatbuilder - Andrews of Bourne End
  • Year of build - 1934
  • Length - 30ft
  • Beam - 6ft 6in
  • Draft - 1ft
  • Hull Number - 113
  • Decking - Sapele and Iroko
  • Hull Colour - British racing green painted mahogany
  • Propulsion - Ford Water Mota
  • Seating - Helm and stern bench seating with two occasional child seats upholstered in cream marine leather with green piping

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Construction
Hull colour
Measurements
Length overall
9.14 metres
Beam
1.98 metres
Engines
  • Ford Water Mota engine
    Fuel tanks
    • tank
    This Andrews Boats 30 has been viewed 301 times
    Broker/Dealer Information

    Boat Showrooms - Boat Showrooms of Harleyford

    Mr. Vaughan Browne
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