Product Description
The Paddle Boat is a specialist work vessel equipped for extreme weed conditions and ultra-shallow waters – it goes where other boats can’t. Its paddle position, reminiscent of an old steamboat, gives it the ability to rapidly pivot in the water, providing consistent movement through dense vegetation. Perfect for silted canals, reed beds, and overgrown wetlands.
KEY FEATURES
Optimised for shallow water and dense vegetation
Compatible with various cutting heads and rakes
Effective in silted, overgrown, or restricted waterways
Discharge to banks or hoppers
Mobilisation: Trailer or Hiab deliverable
INFORMATION SHEETS
Fitted with a range of interchangeable attachments, including heavy-duty cutting heads and aquatic rakes, the Paddle Boat is as versatile as it is functional. It can clear a broad spectrum of aquatic growth, from surface weed to root-heavy reeds, without disrupting the surrounding environment. Crucial in ecologically sensitive locations.
Thanks to its low draft and lightweight construction, the boat can access tight, difficult-to-reach sections of the waterway network. Removed vegetation can be deposited either onto canal banks or into hoppers for collection and removal.
As a trusted shallow water vegetation boat, there’s no denying its performance in challenging environments. The Paddle Boat offers a reliable, low-impact option for clearance, maintenance, and conservation work across rivers, canals, and wetland sites.
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Use Case
Shallow water weed removal, wetland maintenance, canal vegetation clearance
Transport Method
Trailer or Hiab lorry deliverable
Environmental Impact
Low draft and minimal disruption - ideal for sensitive habitats
Offload Options
Deposits cuttings onto banks or into hoppers
Water Depth Suitability
Operates in very shallow or heavily silted water
Vegetation Types
Effective against dense reeds, submerged weed, and floating debris
Attachment Options
Compatible with cutting heads and aquatic rakes
Propulsion Type
Paddle-driven - ideal for shallow, silted, or weed-heavy conditions
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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
