Your next adventure starts with the right Plymouth Pilot.
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We help boaters like you enjoy the water in a boat that’s easy to handle, built to last and full of character. So, if you’re done wrestling halyards, tired of constant upkeep or unsure what to buy next, the Plymouth Pilot gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t.
A compact, characterful launch that’s perfect for rivers, estuaries and quiet coastal adventures — simple and easy to enjoy.
The Pilot 16’
Prices from £32,695.00
The Pilot 18’
Our most popular all-rounder — the 18 offers traditional charm, real-world seaworthiness and just the right size for solo or shared coastal cruising.
Prices from £47,517.00
The largest in our range, the 24 is a commanding yet classic motor launch — ideal for longer trips, bigger waters and boaters who want space without the fuss.
The Pilot 24’
Prices from £78,153.96
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Whichever size of Plymouth Pilot you choose, you will soon realise that you too have become the proud owner of one of “the finest little boats around”.
Compare the models
The Plymouth Pilot 16’
A compact, characterful launch that’s perfect for rivers, estuaries and quiet coastal adventures — simple and easy to enjoy.
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Length (overall) - 23’10” (7.24m)
Beam - 8’5″ (2.79m)
Draft - 2’6″ (0.76m)
Gunwhale Height - 2’6” (0.76m) -
Engine Size - 5 - 13.5 Hp
Speed (approx) - 6.5 knots -
Weight inc. ballast (approx) - 600Kg
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Choice of hull colour
Bilge keels & stainless-steel keg
Fore and aft bulkheads with glass fibre door.
Four glass fibre fronted locker / seats with removable tops.
Glass fibre engine box, lined with soundproofing insulation and fitted with stainless steel hinges and lifting handle.
Stainless steel deck filler fitted on top of aft deck.
Three stainless steel mooring bollards.
Four stainless steel fairleads.
Four fender cleats fitted to fore and aft face of lockers.
Whale manual bilge pump
Zinc anode
Iroko or PVC rubbing strake
Solid iroko rudder and removable tiller arm
One stainless steel folding transom step.
Beta Marine 10hp diesel engine.
25l plastic fuel tank
One single lever engine control
Antifouled in a colour of your choice
The Plymouth Pilot 16 was the first of the fleet to be manufactured. When the sea calls, it’s the perfect day boat for exploring rivers and along the coast. Despite being the smallest in our fleet, it is stable and easy to manoeuvre, qualities praised by our customers. It has a small 2-cylinder inboard diesel that boasts great economic performance.
The Plymouth Pilot 16 comes with several specifications as standard but there are a huge range of options that you can choose from to truly make your boat one of a kind. Whatever your requirements, there’s a configuration that’s right for you. To discuss your options, please contact us here.
The Plymouth Pilot 18’
Our most popular all-rounder — the 18 offers traditional charm, real-world seaworthiness and just the right size for solo or shared coastal cruising.
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Length (overall) - 18’3″ (5.55m)
Beam - 6’11″ (2.10m)
Draft - 1’6″ (0.46m)
Gunwhale Height - 2’3” (0.70m) -
Engine Size - 8hp – 20hp
Speed (approx) - 7.5kts -
Weight inc. ballast (approx) - 1.1t (1100Kg)
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Standard specification includes:
Choice of hull colour
Iroko Skeg & GRP bilge keels
Forepeak shelf with iroko trim.
Fore and aft bulkheads with GRP hatch
Four GRP fronted locker / seats with removable tops
GRP engine box lined with soundproofing insulation, and fitted with stainless steel hinges and lifting handle.
Stainless steel deck filler fitted on top of aft deck.
Three stainless steel mooring bollards.
Four stainless steel fairleads.
Four fender cleats fitted to the lockers.
Manual bilge pump
Zinc anode
Iroko or PVC rubbing strake
Solid iroko rudder and removable tiller arm
Two stainless steel folding transom steps.
Beta Marine 16hp diesel engine.
35l plastic fuel tank
Antifouled in colour of your choice.
Starting price £47,517.00
The 18’ Plymouth Pilot is available as an open boat or with either an open or enclosed cuddy. There is also an option for dual helm positions combining both tiller and wheel steering, teak rubbing strakes, teak quarter badges and a host of other extras that will create the perfect boat, whatever your requirements may be.
All Plymouth Pilots are manufactured to allow you to make the most of your time afloat. We pride ourselves on having a strong relationship with our customers throughout the build process, allowing us to encompass any personal touches you may require at each and every stage of the process.
The Plymouth Pilot 24’
The largest in our range, the 24 is a commanding yet classic motor launch — ideal for longer trips, bigger waters and boaters who want space without the fuss.
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Length (overall) - 23’10” (7.24m)
Beam - 8’5″ (2.79m)
Draft - 2’6″ (0.76m)
Gunwhale Height - 2’6” (0.76m) -
Engine Size - 20 - 54Hp
Speed (approx) - 7.5kts -
Weight inc. ballast (approx) - 2.4t (2400Kg)
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Available in 4 configurations i.e. open boat, short angling wheelhouse (suitable for anglers, sailing clubs, water taxis and those wanting the largest amount of deck space), day angling wheelhouse (the best of both worlds – deck space and limited accommodation for those who won’t be staying aboard but want some cabin space), weekender wheelhouse (perfect for a weekend getaway, the cabin provides a v berth, portable heads with the option for a small galley). n
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PLYMOUTH PILOT 24’ - Open
Standard specification includes
Choice of hull colour
Bow locker/seat
2 locker/seats in aft quarters.
Glass fibre engine box, lined with soundproofing insulation and fitted with stainless steel hinges and lifting handle.
Access hatches to centre bilge and bilge keels.
Glass fibre aft bulkhead and centre door
Manual Bilge pump
3 stainless steel mooring bollards.
4 stainless steel fairleads.
Iroko or PVC rubbing strake
Beta Marine 38hp diesel engine.
77l fuel tank and associated pipes.
Antifouled to a colour of your choice.
Starting price £78,153.96
PLYMOUTH PILOT 24’ – with Wheelhouse
Choice of hull colour
Aluminium framed, toughened glass windows to wheelhouse and main bulkhead.
Glass fibre front bulkhead
Divided centre door to cabin
Glass fibre console, mounted port or starboard with engine instrument and switch panels.
Single engine lever control.
Hydraulic steering with soft touch wheel.
2 day/night cabin lights
Lifting centre floor hatch with access to dry bilge / storage space.
Wheelhouse main bulkhead in glass fibre with a choice of offset or centre opening.
2 locker/seats aft side of main bulkhead.
2 locker/seats in aft quarters.
Glass fibre engine box, lined with soundproofing insulation and fitted with stainless steel hinges and lifting handle.
Manual Bilge pump.
3 stainless steel mooring bollards.
4 stainless steel fairleads.
2 stainless steel grab handles mounted on aft wheelhouse combings.
2 stainless steel handrails mounted on top of wheelhouse coach roof.
Iroko or PVC rubbing strake
Beta Marine 38hp diesel engine.
77l fuel tank and associated pipes.
Inboard mounted rudder
Antifouled to a colour of your choice.
Starting price £92,248.00
As the largest of the three boats, the 24’ Plymouth Pilot is very popular as a committee or club boat as well as with recreational users wanting to spend longer periods on the water. The extra space affords a number of configuration options and increased flexibility in fitout, making it a true ‘get away from it all boat’ for the seasoned recreational boater.
The Pilot 24’ is built with the same level of finish expected in our smaller boats. It can be supplied either open or with up to three wheelhouse options – the Short Angling Wheelhouse, the Day Angler or the bigger Weekender Wheelhouse that can be open or enclosed with an aft bulkhead. This boat can also be fitted with a stainless steel inboard mounted rudder to reduce normal maintenance levels further.
Whether for recreational or professional use, our high standards of custom fitting with ensure your Pilot 24’ will be everything you expect and more, for many years to come.
We help boaters enjoy the water in a boat that’s easy to handle, built to last and full of character. So if you’re done with wrestling halyards, tired of constant upkeep, or unsure what to buy next, the Plymouth Pilot gives you everything you need — and nothing you don’t.
We’re a small British boatbuilder based in Devon, handcrafting the iconic Plymouth Pilot — a traditional fibreglass displacement motorboat known for its timeless lines, dependable performance and real-world seaworthiness.
Designed with simplicity, safety and low maintenance in mind, each boat is made to order using proven methods that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re exploring the coast, fishing, or cruising inland waterways, the Plymouth Pilot delivers a reassuringly solid, easy-to-handle experience on the water.