Timber Lifeboat

A wooden lifeboat play structure with a red roof and "RESCUE TEAM" sign, set in a sandy beach playground.

Our Timber Lifeboat is part of our Boats, Ships & Galleons range, it is designed and crafted here in our workshops here in Cornwall from sustainably sourced timber.

Our lifeboat began it’s life being designed for a coastal play area as a centrepiece of their area, surrounded by ocean inspired Springers from our Rockers and Springers range. Our lifeboat is hugely popular in seaside locations such as holiday parks and community spaces, offering multiple activities which can be customised and sea themed fun. 

Designed to encourage active, imaginative play, our Lifeboat supports physical development, coordination and social interaction for children of all abilities. It is suitable for schools, parks, holiday parks and community play spaces.

For organisations seeking durable and engaging boat play, our Lifeboat offers an excellent choice backed by our full design, supply and installation service.

Our Lifeboat is engineered for the heavies traffic outdoor environments. Key construction features include:

  • High grade timber frame construction
  • Gold Award winning 30 year service treatment
  • Stainless steel or galvanised steel fixings and components
  • Hot dipped galvanised ground anchors 
  • Conforms to BS EN 1176 playground safety standards

Our Timber Lifeboat can be tailored to reflect your playground vision. Options may include:

  • Custom colour finishes on HDPE panels and features
  • Branded signage or naming plaques
  • Themed decorative detailing
  • Integration with your complementary play features
  • Layout adjustments to suit your available space

Product datasheet and guarantee information available on request.

Side view of the Lifeboat play structure showing the "RNLI 17-36" sign, climbing wall, and rope ladder.

Handcrafted in Cornwall. Built to last outdoors.

Our timber lifeboat began it’s life as one of our other boat frames and as usual we jumped at the challenge that the customer set us: to make a lifeboat for a coastal play area with lifeboat theming. 

We always look at the wider picture when working together with you, from your location to local inspiration and stories, and most importantly  the people that use your play area.   

Another of our boats is the giant Martha D boat at Sidmouth, which is dedicated to a local fisherman and his beloved Marth D boat.  

Speak with our team about materials, installation, and how we collaborate from start to finish to make all your play ideas come to life. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your Timber Lifeboat the right boat for me?

Our Timber Lifeboat is a timber outdoor play structure manufactured by our highly skilled team here in our workshops in Cornwall. It can be designed for school playgrounds, parks, holiday parks and community play spaces. Although our boat is designed in the lifeboat style, this popular boat can be made into many options. Just ask us. 

Yes. We offer a range of personalisation options including custom colour finishes, branded signage, themed detailing and layout adjustments. We work together with you from initial concept through to installation to ensure the finished structure perfectly matches your play vision.

Safety area requirements vary depending on the configuration and critical fall height of each individual structure. Our team will advise on the correct safety zone and appropriate surfacing to meet BS EN 1176 requirements.

Our products are built from high-quality, sustainably sourced timber with stainless steel or galvanised fixings and components and hot-dipped galvanised ground anchors where used. All timber carries a 10-year guarantee against rot and structural failure.

Call us on 01637 881444 or click the “Get a Free Quote” button above to request a call back or email us using our contact details. 

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