Product Description
Not every job needs a full-size hopper. Our small work boats and flat punts are purpose-built for light-duty operations on inland waterways. If space is limited and precision is essential, this shallow 6-inch draft vessel is perfect.
KEY FEATURES
Length: 16ft
Beam: 6ft 10in
Hold Length: 12ft
Draft: 6in (empty)
Carrying Capacity: Up to 1 tonne
Mobilisation: Hiab lorry deliverable
Bolt-together option for added stability
INFORMATION SHEETS
Designed with a lightweight construction, they’re ideal for laying brickwork on top of piling, performing close-up inspections, or supporting small-scale engineering works. Each vessel carries up to 1 tonne and weighs just 1.5 tonnes - making it quick and easy to load onto a truck, transport to the site, and deploy.
In fact, their compact sizes make them ideally suited for narrow canals, behind piling walls, and under low bridges. Wherever traditional craft can’t reach, these smaller vessels can.
For added flexibility, multiple punts can be bolted together to create a wider, more stable working surface, providing a safe and practical base for teams working close to the waterline.
Whether used as a standalone platform or as part of a fleet of floating equipment, these vessels are an affordable, reliable, and low-impact solution for fine-detail canal and river works.
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Use Case
Ideal for brickwork, inspection, and tight-access canal work
Design Features
Bolt-together option for extra stability
Transport Method
Hiab lorry / 7.5-tonne truck
Vessel Weight
Approx. 1.5 tonnes
Carrying Capacity
Up to 1 tonne
Draft
6in (empty)
Hold Length
12ft
Beam
6ft 10in
Length
16ft
LABEL
VALUE
Specifications
Frequently hired together
The Rothen Group provide a high quality, work boat rental service supplying an array of large and small work boats for narrow beam & wide beam waterways.
“The Rothen Group’s knowledge has ensured that potential issues were highlighted early, meaning projects run smoothly and on programme. They have a large fleet of plant and operators too, which reassures that the work will be completed safely and with due care.”
Martin Dean
JN Bentley
“The Rothen Group have worked with us and supplied marine, piling and fencing plant for many years. The team have excellent working knowledge of the UK canal system.”
Jim Walton
CPC Civils
“The works were completed to a high standard of quality both ahead of programme and in a safe manner. All parties were really pleased with how smooth the construction phase went.”
Andrew Smith
Mott MacDonald Bentley
“Your crew worked seamlessly to deliver both the headwall and gabion basket lifts safely and efficiently. Their approach to safety, teamwork, and communication made a real difference and helped keep everything on track.”
Adam De'Ath
Canal & River Trust
"The professionalism, communication and quality of the works delivered by The Rothen Group has been exceptional! From the project initiation phase to delivering the hard work on the ground they have been an outstanding contractor to work with."
Charles Hughes
Canal & River Trust
