For Sale: Elizabeth – Adkins Class 4-Person Ocean Rowing Boat
Available: May 2026 (post-Atlantic crossing)
Location: Bedfordshire, UK (currently in Lanzarote heading across Atlantic)
Price: £60,000 (fully equipped and ocean-ready)
Overview
Meet Elizabeth — a rare and remarkable Adkins Class 4-person ocean rowing boat, hand-built in 2021 by expert boat builder Justin Adkins. With her small long keel, she maintains excellent directional stability — even if the rudder fails (a feature often underestimated until you need it!).
Built with integrity, designed for endurance, and maintained with obsessive care, Elizabeth is in prime condition for her upcoming Atlantic crossing (January 2026) and will be available from May 2026, subject to shipping from Antigua.
Proven Pedigree
• 2022 – Pacific Ocean Crossing
• 2024 – Amazon Expedition
• 2026 – Atlantic Dash (Team Do The Thing)
This is a battle-tested, expedition-ready vessel with a rich story and deep reliability. Every inch of her build is documented with hundreds of photos from Justin Adkins' workshop — invaluable for any future owner wanting to understand and maintain her systems.
Condition & Specification
• Excellent condition — fully ocean-ready and meticulously maintained
• Many safety and optimisation upgrades in 2025, preparing her for the Atlantic
• Comprehensive equipment package included, covering most race-required items
• Ideal for: Teams entering the Atlantic Dash, TWAC, or independent crossings
Don't underestimate the value of the included kit. Sourcing, certifying, and fitting this equipment takes months and thousands of pounds — this package saves you both.
What's Included
A full equipment list is available on request, but highlights include:
• Watermaker, solar array, batteries, and electrical systems
• Navigation and comms (VHF, GPS, AIS, chartplotter)
• Safety and survival equipment (life raft, para-anchor, flares, EPIRBs, grab bag)
• Oars (4 x new + 6 x Older oars), footplates, rowing hardware, spare rudder components
• Cooking and living kit optimised for long expeditions
• All race-ready documentation, and personal support from Team Do The Thing skipper
(Comprehensive inventory table available on request.)
From the Owner
"Elizabeth has been our home, our teammate, and our teacher. We chose her deliberately — she cuts through the water, rows straight even if the rudder fails, and doesn't rely on wind to do the work for you. She's the kind of boat that rewards proper seamanship and teamwork." She has a smaller front cabin, which means you row more and sail less – a plus for some but not for everyone!
"We've invested in her heavily and learned every nut and bolt. Whoever takes her on next will save themselves countless hours and thousands of pounds — and I'll be available for advice and support whenever needed."
— Stu, Team Do The Thing
Heritage & Story
Elizabeth is the boat behind Team Do The Thing, rowing the Atlantic in aid of Make-A-Wish UK, aiming to raise £200,000 to grant 100 life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Her next owner will inherit not just a boat — but a story, a legacy, and connections across a passionate adventure community, including sponsors, media, and expedition partners.
Availability
• Location: Bedfordshire, UK (currently in Lanzarote heading across Atlantic)
• Atlantic Crossing: January–April 2026
• Available: May 2026 (post-shipping from Antigua)
Price
£60,000
Fully equipped and ready for ocean crossing. This includes extensive kit and training value you simply won't get with a bare hull or retired race boat.
Contact
For full inventory, build documentation, and photos, contact:
Stu – Team Do The Thing
Email: stu_king1@outlook.com
Phone: 07764 744808
Website: www.teamdothething.com
