It’s so quiet that you wonder if the propeller is even turning.

Thames Childe

Project background

“Thames Childe” is a well-known slipper launch which operates both as a charter vessel and an umpires launch for the Wargrave and Shiplake regatta every summer. She had an aged diesel engine, noisy and fume-emitting.

Our work

We've converted her to electric propulsion using a powerful motor and a lithium-ion battery pack.

The result

This electric boat conversion enables her to run at the speed limit for at least eight hours and is capable of bursts up to 15km/h. The motor is direct drive, so no noisy gearbox or belt drive; it's so quiet that you need to look at the instrumentation to check that the propeller is going around at "tick-over".

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About

Henley Technical Services provides Marine Services to electric boat owners and hire companies alike. From propulsion system installation and maintenance to winterisation and battery replacement, we have got you covered.

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Henley Technical Services Ltd

Hayward House
76 St. Andrews Road
Henley-On-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1JE

VAT: 397951137
Company No: 09665196