Redshank

If we were in a pub in the depths of winter I’m sure this is just how the conversation would develop...... youre all heros of history and thank you. We are just trying to fill in a gap in the time line by keeping this boat (externally anyway) as close to the original as we can. i think what we’ve gathered is that the livery for our boat, 1976 early self drive Willow Wren hire boat, ought to be cream (of a variant I’ll look up later) light bucks green and post office red. If we get the cheapest paint available it’ll probably match the original, but I think we’ll try and get as close to with a good standard paint as close to these as poss. Hopefully we won’t disappoint the generations to come. We would be really interested to speak to owners and visit any sister boats from the fleet of Willow Wren in the era, if you are around please let us know. thanks all Iain & Lisa

Blimey! They must have been built to last if some may still be operating. We'll email WW and see if they have any info. Thanks for posting

We've got Redshank 1976 from Willow Wren Hire Cruisers Rugby. She's a wooden top. we're looking to repaint her in the original livery. has anyone done the same, or has any of her sisters? I've seen Oak on here but the trail has gone cold!

great, thank you very much

We've got Redshank 1976 from Willow Wren Hire Cruisers Rugby. She's a wooden top. Did you find any others?

So sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting me know.

Hi Laurence, Have you got anymore information on Willow Wren wooden tops?

We've got Redshank 1976 from Willow Wren Hire Cruisers Rugby. She's a wooden top. we're looking to repaint her in the original livery. has anyone done the same, or has any of her sisters? I've seen Oak on here but the trail has gone cold!