Aluminium boat 16’ (Yomper Mk 5) **Boat only **

🚤 Historic 16’ Aluminium Utility Boat – Ideal for Fishing & Heritage Enthusiasts! 🎣 Mark 5 Assault Craft Designer / Original Builder: A.E. Freezer & Co, based on Hayling Island, England. Production / Manufacturing: Often produced under license or by specialist marine firms such as Fairy Allday Marine, who built aluminium military and utility boats for the UK armed forces. Upgrade your fishing game with a rugged 16’ Royal Marines aluminium utility craft, built for the toughest conditions — and steeped in history. This is the same type of boat used by the Royal Marines during the 1982 Falklands War, ferrying troops and supplies under extreme conditions. Why Fishermen Will Love It: Lightweight & Tough: Aluminium hull built to withstand rough waters. Shallow Draft: Access shallow bays, estuaries, and tidal fishing grounds. Versatile Deck: Plenty of open space for rods, nets, and catch. Portable: Easy to transport on a trailer or launch from shore. Proven Reliability: Originally designed for rapid troop deployment and supply runs — it can handle any fishing mission with ease. Heritage & Story: A boat of this type is immortalized at the Yomper Monument in Portsmouth, symbolizing the mobility and resilience of Royal Marines in the Falklands War. Now it can take pride of place on your own waters, combining functionality with history. 🎣 Perfect For: Saltwater or freshwater fishing, heritage displays, or restoration projects. Technical Features Length: 16 feet Hull: Lightweight, durable aluminium Floor: Double-skin aluminium floor providing strength, buoyancy, and impact resistance — ideal for surf landings and rough coastal conditions Transom: Double-skinned with foam for extra rigidity, flotation, and durability under outboard loads Propulsion: Paddle-ready or suitable for a small outboard engine Capacity: Designed to carry fully equipped Marines or light cargo safely Sealed Compartments: Offers additional flotation in case of hull breach