20' to 29' Star Craft

Register of Star Craft Boats - Length 20' to 25'

Star Craft wooden river cruisers were built by William Bates & Son in Chertsey, Surrey on the River Thames between 1946 and 1975. The boat builder aimed to produce an English built luxury motor cruiser to compete with Chris Craft. Initially, the hulls were built using double diagonal construction in mahogany, with mahogany decks and cabin sides. Over time, the decks and then the hulls were made from teak. The boats ranged in size from 20 foot day cruisers to 47 foot ocean going vessels. Most of the boats were built for private clients, but Bates also operated a hire fleet that included Star Craft. Richard Bates, great grandson of William is still selling boats at the site of old yard.

One of the Club's stated objectives is to compile a register of all surviving Star Craft and their locations. Substantial work has been completed in this area but much more is needed. Here we have collated an archived register of many of the Star Craft boats built over the years. Click on the boat's name for further information. We are aware that much of this catalogued information may be factually incorrect and /or out-of date and we welcome and encourage corrections and up-to-date news / photos.

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20' Star Craft

Carefree
Charmina
Christiana
Cintra
Cygnet (see Cygnet Star)
Cygnet Star

Freetime
G. String
Mako II
Snipe
Sonia Jane

Khara Carn
La Brise
La Kajai (see Baqooba II)
Lady Ann
Lady Haggis
Lady Lucy
Lesley Mary (see Hunter)
Little Tyke (see Hunter)
Maglenda
Mimosa Star (see Talisman IV)
Muscat
No Name
Nomad
Octavia (see Baqooba II)
Panthette
Patony
Per Arduar
Polar Star
Purley Way (see Derelyn)
Rosalea
Rosebud
Sabia
Skein Dhu
Slainte Var
Sneck
Talisman IV
Vega Star
Wanderer II
Wanderlust
Water Wraith (see Khara Carn)

27' Star Craft

Rigel Star

29' Star Craft

Riri

Starlight