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First fully electric accessible hire boat launched on River Avon

Open motorboat with a group of people, including two in wheelchairs, sitting in it.

The first fully electric wheelchair-accessible hire boat has been launched on the River Avon in Warwickshire. The new Coulam V17 Wheelyboat by Avon Boating is the first self-operated accessible hire boat on the Avon. The boat is designed for local disabled people, their friends and families, and the many disabled tourists who visit each year, […]

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Latest wheelchair-accessible powerboat launches at SIBS 2021

National charity, The Wheelyboat Trust, which helps to get thousands of wheelchair users out enjoying the UK’s inshore waters, lakes, rivers, and canals every year, will be one of the exhibitors at the Southampton International Boat Show 2021. The Coulam V17 Wheelyboat will be on display – this boat can reach speeds of 40mph – […]