Fletcher Boats

The most famous name in British sportsboats,water was for SBS Trailers to exclusively supply
Fletcher produces world class, classic performancetrailers to Fletcher. Design and branding would stay
boats including the ArrowFlash, Arrow Hawk, Dellthe same - and so began the start of a long alliance
Quay Dory Fish and the Dell Quay Dory Sportsman.between the two companies.
The increasing popularity of wakeboarding promptedSBS was looking to relocate premises, so when
Fletcher to introduce its Wakesport range. DevelopingFletcher got into more financial difficulty, SBS
their existing inboard range Fletcher now offer anapproached them with a buyout deal and managed
alternative to the 'tower bolted to boat' option.to secure the deal - another new chapter. Both
Best of British - Nowadays, Fletcher is one of thebusiness now occupy a factory of 70,000 square
few mass production boat companies in the UK.feet. Although the days of mass production are long
Self-acclaimed 'boutique boat builders', Fletcher offersforgotten, Fletcher has re-established the existing
the highest standard of service.range and focuses on quality, and a more tailored
Almost everything produced at the Fletcher factoryservice.
is built in-house or sourced locally. So spares are atThe range - The most famous name in British
their fingertips, and repairs can be carried out onsite.sportsboats, Fletcher produces world class, classic
In fact, customers can visit the Fletcher factory andperformance boats including the ArrowFlash, Arrow
watch their boat being built.Hawk, Dell Quay Dory Fish and the Dell Quay Dory
A time to remember ... In the late 1950s, althoughSportsman.
England was rebuilding itself from the devastation ofThe increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted
the war, the swinging 60s were about to revive theFletcher to introduce its Wakesport range. Developing
country. Over the following 10 years Fletcher Boatstheir existing inboard range Fletcher now offer an
proved to be a force in the market and became thealternative to the 'tower bolted to boat' option.
largest producer of boats outside the United States.Why buy Fletcher? Reassurance - simple! Fletchers
Norman Fletcher was fanatical about producing theoffer the best Deep V hull designs money can buy -
highest quality boat at the best possible price.hulls which inspire absolute confidence, hulls which are
Investing in technology, research and design, Fletchersoft with dependable handling, hulls that go onto the
appeared at every boat show with a new model.plane fast and ride high.
After a buyout by Hornby in 1988 and the recessionSince the foundation of the original company, Fletcher
of the 90s, the company needed to streamline costs.Boats have developed a reputation for quality,
One way of keeping the companies head aboveinnovation and technological excellence.