21/05/2026
The vessel 'Escapade', here at Ferry Nab jetties, is now up for sale via a sealed bid. Escapade is a 1997 Haines 29 Sedan Motor Cruiser with a diesel inboard engine and bow thruster. Please note if you are wanting to bid the bid process and conditions of sale (below) must be followed exactly. Your bid must be received by us by 23:59 18/06/2026. VIEWING is strictly by appointment - please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 015394 42753 to arrange a date and time.
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SEALED BID PROCESS FOR ‘ESCAPADE’ MOTOR CRUISER
1. Legal status of sale - Westmorland and Furness Council is selling the motor vessel Escapade in its capacity as an involuntary bailee following service and expiry of notice under section 12 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977. The Council makes no representation as to title and sells only such interest as it may have in the vessel.
2. Location of vessel - The motor cruiser ‘Escapade’ is currently sited at Ferry Nab, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JH.
3. Sealed Bid definition - A sealed bid is a single, final offer submitted without knowledge of other bids. Bidders may submit only one bid.
4. Submitting your bid - To successfully bid for the vessel ‘Escapade’ you will need to:
(a) Submit your bid either by email or by post.
(b) You must include your full name, email address, telephone number, and address.
(c) Post to: ‘Escapade’, The Lake Wardens Office, Ferry Nab,
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JH.
(d) Email with subject as ‘Escapade’ to: [email protected]
(e) Your sealed bid needs to be received at/by the Lake Wardens office by 23:59 18/06/2026 latest.
(f) Multiple submissions by the same bidder will result in disqualification.
5. Conditions of Sale - Please note:
(a) Sealed bids received after 23.59 18/06/2026 will not be included.
(b) Once submitted a bid cannot be altered in any way.
(c) The vessel is sold as seen and as is, with no warranties or representations as to condition, fitness for purpose, or compliance with any statutory requirements.
(d) This vessel does not include a trailer. You will need to provide your own.
(e) The successful bidder will normally be the bidder submitting the highest bid that complies with these conditions. In the event of equal bids, the Council reserves the right to determine the successful bidder at its discretion. The Council is under no obligation to accept the highest or any bid and reserves the right to reject any or all bids without giving reasons.
(f) If your bid is successful you will need to, within 7 days of notification of winning, fully pay and remove the vessel from Lake Windermere. Until removal, the successful bidder bears all risk in the vessel and must comply with any reasonable safety or removal requirements imposed by the Council or Lake Wardens.
(g) The vessel can return to the lake after full repair/restoration. Once purchased you are responsible for the safety and security of the vessel.
(h) The agreed sale is final. No refunds after purchase.
(i) The vessel ‘Escapade’ may be withdrawn from the sealed bid sale without notice.
6. Integrity of the Process - The Council expects all bidders to act honestly and in good faith. Any attempt to influence officers, submit misleading information, or engage in improper conduct in connection with the bidding process may result in disqualification.
7. Data Protection - Personal data submitted as part of the bidding process will be processed solely for the purposes of administering the sale and in accordance with the Council’s obligations under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Further information about how the Council processes personal data is available in the Council’s Privacy Notice at: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/privacy
