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Eton Racing Boats (commonly referred to as ERB) is a manufacturer of racing boats for Rowing , based in Eton , United Kingdom . The company was founded by Eton College , who also funded the construction of the Dorney Lake development. The company ceased trading on Friday 16th February 2007 {Link without Title} . This sudden end to the company is rumoured to be a knock-on effect from insufficient profits. Eric Sims continues to offer equipment supplies via a separate outlet. The company website claims that "boats from the Eton workshops have frequently won Henley medals and world championships". The firm also manufactures and sells a range of accessories and other products for the sport, including Outrigger s, Megaphone s, coaching Launches and Pontoons , as well as providing Maintenance services. BOATS warming up in a four.]] Boatbuilding has taken place in the area since the 1800s, with Composite racing boats introduced in 1994 . Since then, the company has developed its range of boats to include Eights , Fours , Pair s and Singles , available in a range of colours and different types for training and racing. CRITICISM There has been some criticism of the service provided by Eton Racing Boats in recent years on 's page . The price of the boats and the quality of the build are often brought into question, and the cost of repair work is sometimes criticised. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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