"Open Weekend"
We had a brilliant weekend and "Carol" has been exported to France, to her delighted owners. This was a really lovelly Euro classic 139 in sumptious Oak and Maple. The amount of cupboard and drawer areas, in this particular design, reflected her owners live aboard lifestyle, as they retire to France. For a limited time only a super narrow beam Dutch Barge will remain at Le Skerne. Please contact Le skerne if you would like to view.
Website Gallery
"Our Range" displays EuroClassic, Houseboat, Peniche, Dutch Barge, Widebeam and Narrowboat option. These pages are undergoing further changes within our "Gallery" section. Super photographs are now available, for you, within the "Gallery" section. However these are not complete. Please keep visiting, as these pages will be finalised and regularly updated.
New Marina in France!!
Société AQUARELLE, Port de Plaisance is situated in beautiful Auxerre, Burgundy, on the river Yonne. Auxerre is a picturesque old town, delightful to stay, visit and explore. Le Skerne believe in good customer care and are excited to have a full care package for all our cutomers in France.
The management of Aquarelle have lived in France for over 30 years and are English speaking. This is reassuring for those visiting France for the first time. Priority moorings are available for Le Skerne customers, with marine facilities and full after sales service. Please contact Le Skerne for further details.
Narrow Beam "Dutch" Barge
Inspired by the owners' vision of luxury and spacious living, another great boat design has emerged. Sumptuous Oak wood interior styling has achieved a true feeling of ambience, in true Le Skerne tradition. Powered by a 43hp Beta diesel engine and aided by a bowthruster, cruising will be a pleasure on our inland waterways. The Narrow Beam Dutch Barge will soon be turning heads with eye catching appeal, in and around Thorne, as the boat nears completion.
EuroClassic139 for France
As the original designers and builders of the EuroClassic and Peniche, the Le Skerne Team have been delighting owners with sumptuous luxury and spacious interiors. This EuroClassic139 is atrue example of the range. Interior styling in Oak and Maple has thrilled new owners, as Le Skerne achieve a design and build for all their life needs.
Open Weekend Soon!!
An "Open Weekend" will be arranged soon, to allow viewing of the superb Narrow Dutch Barge and beautiful EuroClassic139.
Finance Available
Finance packages are now available for customers wishing to purchase a Houseboat. Please contact Le Skerne for further information.
Houseboat Web Page
Le Skerne are now featuring a web page specifically for our Houseboats. Please view under Our Range. We have included the "Galleon" Houseboat designed for luxury living on the water. Recently seen on TV, featured on radio and reviewed in newspapers our Houseboat has caused quite a storm.
"Galleon" Houseboat.
Combining Le Skerne design, flair and skill, we have created a truly beautiful "Galleon" houseboat. This will be one of a fleet for St Peter's Marina, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We will be presenting photographs, on this website, in the near future. Don't miss these, you will be delighted.
Are your thoughts on a new boat this year, or in the near future? Have you a design in mind? As boat designers and builders, our range is extensive. We are the original designer and builders of EuroClassic, Grand Cru, Peniche and Canaltime. We also design and build Dutch Barges, Wide Beamed Narrowboats and Narrowboats. Over 500 boats have been constructed, with over 30 for the overseas market.
If your boat is important to you, contact us. Mr and Mrs Burroughs did.They wrote of their Peniche, "Panache, we are thrilled with her. Thank you".
A new boat is a major commitment. Do you require a weekend appointment? We can easily arrange this for you and advise on hotel accommodation, to suit your needs. Contact us here at Le Skerne.
We've taken a completely fresh look at the specification of our wide and narrow beam boats, to look for ways of adding extra value... and we think you'll like what we've come up with.
Increased hull thickness, luxurious decking, double glazed full length doors, stereo sound systems, computer points, air conditioning, stainless steel handrails, dishwasher, in-line drinking water system, electric sanitation and reversing cameras are just some of the enhancements we've made.
For full details please contact us for a full colour brochure.
And we design and build these boats to your specification, literally, by working in close partnership with you to ensure every detail meets your requirements.
Finance packages are available, we deliver within the UK and to France and will bend over backwards to make your experience with us is as positive as it can possibly be.