Onchan's bumper boats facing troubled waters?

Friday, 19 September 2025 13:24

Onchan commissioners will debate the future of the Pleasure Park's bumper boats at a meeting next week.

A report to the local authority says they're the one of the most popular attractions in the park - but engine mounting brackets have been failing this year, reducing the number of boats available.

The document says the boats will need 'significant expenditure' before the start of the 2026 season next Easter, and members need to choose between buying new boats or redesigning the engine mounts.

The commissioners are due to meet from 7pm on Monday, September 22.

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