Livett's Launches

Boat Name: LIMA LIMA II
Boat Type: River Transfer, Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Survey Boat, Camera Boat
Description:
This is our high speed R.I.B. Lima Lima II. She is a heavy duty commercial style R.I.B. with an economical diesel inboard and jet drive. These features make her ideal for filming, safety cover and other high speed applications. She has a sister speed boat 'Lima Lima I' which is very similar in style, except driven by a diesel inboard and outdrive rather than a waterjet. Chartered to transport Ellen MacArthur from the Gypsy Moth IV to Battersea Helli Port.   ...

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Boat Name: ZODIAC
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, Camera Boat, Period Vessel, River Party Boat
Description:
The Sister ship to the M.V. Zephyr originally built for the World famous rock star, Pete Townsend is now available for charter she offers elegance and luxury to smaller parties of 2 - 12 guests. Now in operation in London. Our bespoke service ensures you have control of your charter and all at suprisingly affordable rates. ...

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Boat Name: METROPOLITAN POLICE CRAFT
Boat Type: Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Camera Boat, Period Vessel, Met Police Craft, Tugs & Commercial Craft
Description:
We are the preferred supplier of geniune Metropolitan Police boats for fimling on the Thames in London.  We can provide a selection of active river police boats crewed by fully trained active Police Officers. ...

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Boat Name: VOYAGER R.I.B.
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Survey Boat, Camera Boat, Period Vessel
Description:
New to the Thames in 2006 this is the fastest fleet of boats on the river. These custom built high-speed RIB's (Rigid Inflatable Boats) are driven by twin 225hp outboard motors. These boats are quick... With seating for 12 passengers and wet weather gear included in the charter cost these boats offer the most exciting way to travel through London. Available to charter by the hour from £325 these boats are not only great fun but really good value. For added fun why not hire two boats and wave at your friends as you zoom past some of London's most famous landmarks. ...

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Boat Name: SNAPPER
Boat Type: Safety Boat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Camera Boat
Description:
This boat is restricted to film use.                                              This high-speed rigid inflatable boat (R.I.B.) is fast, safe and manoeuvrable. She is ideal for high-speed passenger transfer, filming and safety work.  ...

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Boat Name: BLADE RUNNER
Boat Type: High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, Camera Boat, Period Vessel
Description:
This radical speed boat is one of the fastest on the water. We recently coordinated a sequence with one of these boats for Fergie (from Black Eyed Pea's) latest music video. This boat is only avaiable for filming work. It is based on the South Coast and has to be brought to the Thames by trailer which means she is also subject to a mobilisation fee. Please note her speed is heavily restricted when operating on the tidal Thames. ...

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Boat Name: PLA DIVER
Boat Type: Private Hire, Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, Towage, Survey Boat, Camera Boat, Tugs & Commercial Craft
Description:
This highly stable, fast catamaran is a serving harbour services diving support craft currently operating on the River Thames in London. She has large open decks ideal for surveys, as a camera boat for filming or as a platform for providing safety cover. ...

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Boat Name: PRINCESS V48
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, Camera Boat, Period Vessel, River Party Boat
Description:
Livett’s Launches are proud to offer this Princess V48 Sports Yacht for private charter on the Thames in London providing up to 10 guests the highest levels of luxury, elegance and exclusivity. The V48 was built to perform; with large powerful engines, stylish lines and a simply staggering top speed she is one of the fastest boats on the river. A retractable sun roof and elegant interior add to her charm making her the perfect craft for entertaining smaller groups on a more personal level. Whether you prefer cruising slowly through Central London or blasting past The O2, this yacht will provide! ...

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Boat Name: FLETCHER 19 ARROWHAWK GTS
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, Towage, Survey Boat, Camera Boat, Period Vessel, River Party Boat
Description:
A popular little ‘James Bond style’ speed boat available for private hire on the river Thames in London. This Fletcher 19 Arrowhawk GTS has a powerful inboard engine, stern drive and comfortable seats making her a fast and fun boat for up to 4 or 5 guests. Ideal for filming with her open forward deck area allowing a camera to be simply and safely located in front of the driver getting a clear view of them in control of the boat and with the London backdrop. ...

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Boat Name: RIBCRAFT 7.8m
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Camera Boat, Period Vessel
Description:
Maintained to the highest standards these Ribcraft speed boats are on another level to anything else available to charter on the Thames in London. With a fleet of 14 capable of carrying 8 guests per RIB we can now offer over 100 people the opportunity for simultaneous high speed boating fun on the Thames. Smaller groups can also charter the speed boats and if budget is tight why not stagger the trips halving the cost... These are custom built offshore RIB's some of the finest available and maintained to exceptional standards. The boats are capable of speeds of over 40 knots, where it is safe and legal to do so! If you have a large group and are looking for the ultimate speed boat experience on the River Thames in London these are the speed boats to charter. ...

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Boat Name: RIBCRAFT 11m
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Towage, Survey Boat, Camera Boat
Description:
New in 2008 these large bespoke 11m Ribcraft speed boats have been purposely designed for operating on the River Thames in London. The boats both have specially commissioned entry steps built into the bows to allow safe and easy access and there is comfortable cushioned seating for up to 12 passengers. Equipped with 2 X Yamaha 245hp Diesel In-Board engines these Thames RIBs are capable of exhilarating high speeds of 45 knots (where it is safe to do so). Available to charter by the hour from £325 these boats are not only great fun but really good value. ...

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Boat Name: LIMA LIMA I
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Towage, Survey Boat, Camera Boat, Tugs & Commercial Craft
Description:
New to the fleet in November 2008 the 8m Thames speed boat has been named Lima Lima I and is almost identical to her sister vessel our Lima Lima II. Both speed boats were built by Halmatic and are strong stable and powerful Thames workboats. The Lima Lima I has an economical 150hp Volvo diesel inboard coupled to an outdrive with twin counter rotating props giving fast and smooth acceleration. She is capable of a rapid 30 knots and forms an ideal platform for filming duties, as a Thames safety boat or survey boat and for a range of other high-speed applications. Currently she is being used in the filming of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes ...

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Boat Name: LIMA LIMA III
Boat Type: Private Hire, Safety Boat, Workboat, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, R.I.B, Survey Boat
Description:
New to our fleet in 2008 the Lima Lima III is a small inflatable ideal as a platform for filming, safety cover and survey work on the River Thames or the UK's waterways. The Wetline 360HD are specially designed for heavy duty work with an anodised aluminium floor, rubbing strake and keel protection. With a very low draft she can be used in the shallowest of waterways, yet her inflatable keel provides directional stability and a shallow 'v' for work requiring more speed.  ...

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Boat Name: ZEPHYR
Boat Type: Private Hire, River Transfer, High-Speed Boat / Speed Boat, Camera Boat, Period Vessel, River Party Boat
Description:
The Zephyr was originally built for the World famous rock star, Pete Townsend. Sister ship to the Zodiac she is now available for charter on the River Thames in London. She is ideal for parties of 2-12 guests combining speed, elegance and personal service. Our bespoke London boat hire service ensures you have control of your charter and all at suprisingly affordable rates. ...

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