⛵ ApolloDuck UK Scraper

This Apify actor allows you to scrape boat listings from ApolloDuck.co.uk, the UK's leading boat marketplace. Extract comprehensive boat data including prices, specifications, descriptions, images, and videos — perfect for marine market research, boat valuation, and maritime industry analysis.

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🚀 Key Features

• 🔎 Scrape listings from ApolloDuck search pages or individual boat detail pages
• ⛵ Comprehensive boat specifications (make, model, year, length, engine, hull type)
• 💰 Accurate pricing extraction in multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD)
• 📐 Dual length measurements (feet and meters) with automatic conversion
• 🎥 Video content extraction for boats with promotional videos
• 🖼️ High-resolution boat image URLs extraction (multiple formats)
• 📍 Location data
• 🌐 Proxy support for stable, anonymous scraping
• 📊 Detailed technical specifications table extraction

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❓ Why Use This Actor

• ✅ Fast & Reliable: Processes thousands of boat listings in minutes
• ✅ Rich Media Content: Extract both images and videos from listings
• ✅ Comprehensive Data: Full boat specifications, pricing, and descriptions
• ✅ Flexible Input: Support for both bulk scraping and individual boat details
• ✅ Smart Batching: Built-in rate limiting and efficient request handling

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👥 Who Is This Actor Suitable For?

• 🛥️ Boat dealers and marine brokers
• 📈 Marine market researchers and analysts
• 🧠 Data scientists studying boat pricing trends
• 🧰 Developers building boat search platforms
• 📚 Maritime industry researchers
• 💼 Boat insurance companies and valuers
• ⚓ Marina operators and boat rental services

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📥 Input Schema

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

Search Page URLs

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boats-for-sale",
    "https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boats-for-sale/narrow-boats"
  ],
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Individual Boat Detail URLs

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/colecraft-60-cruiser-stern-for-sale/801903",
    "https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/sealine-s41-for-sale/800123",
    "https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/narrowboat-traditional-for-sale/795779"
  ],
  "maxItems": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}

Input Parameters

• startUrls (required): Array of ApolloDuck URLs to scrape. Supports both:
  • Search page URLs: Extract multiple boats from category/search pages
  • Detail page URLs: Extract individual boat details directly
• maxItems (optional): Maximum number of boats to scrape (default: 10, max: 10,000)
• proxyConfiguration (optional): Proxy settings for anonymous scraping

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📤 Output Schema

Each scraped boat returns comprehensive structured data:

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/colecraft-60-cruiser-stern-for-sale/801903",
    "id": "801903",
    "title": "For Sale: 60ft Colecraft 2025 Narrowboat",
    "price": 69000,
    "currency": "GBP",
    "location": "Broxbourne UK",
    "make": "Colecraft",
    "model": "60 Cruiser Stern",
    "year": "2025",
    "lengthFeet": 60,
    "lengthMeters": 18.29,
    "engine": "Beta 43 BHP K48801",
    "hull": "Steel",
    "category": "Narrowboat",
    "breadcrumbs": [
      "Narrow Boats",
      "Cruiser Stern",
      "Colecraft",
      "60 Cruiser Stern"
    ],
    "descriptionText": "2025 60ft Colecraft traditional Narrowboat with cruiser stern in unfitted Sailaway condition. Beta 43BHP engine 60KGF Bow Propeller Flooring and ballast Fully battoned out and spray insulated. Under-floor Insulation",
    "images": [
      "https://ics.apolloduck.com/RjfVIqlAvmhyzNlwxqGbuOTf-_A=/trim/290x387/smart/irs/image_bin/x/9726096.jpg",
      "https://ics.apolloduck.com/3TvmJluVXNyUIGf5rDVbFoelAZ4=/trim/290x387/smart/irs/image_bin/x/9707581.jpg",
      "https://ics.apolloduck.com/zV9kjGDUHLukDKupcBGcb70uGSI=/trim/290x387/smart/irs/image_bin/x/9726098.jpg"
    ],
    "videos": ["https://cache.apolloduck.com/video_bin/8708.mp4"],
    "specifications": {
      "Vessel type": "Narrowboat",
      "Builder": "Colecraft",
      "Make": "Colecraft",
      "Model": "60 Cruiser Stern",
      "Constructed": "2025",
      "No. of engines": "1",
      "Engine model": "Beta 43 BHP K48801",
      "Engine power": "43",
      "Fuel type": "Diesel",
      "Length over all": "60'",
      "Beam": "6' 10\"",
      "Maximum draft": "2' 6\"",
      "Hull material": "Steel"
    },
    "postedAt": "8 hours ago"
  }
]

Output Fields

Core Boat Data:

• id, title, url, price, currency
• location, descriptionText

Boat Specifications:

• make, model, year, category
• lengthFeet, lengthMeters (automatic conversion)
• engine, hull

Rich Media:

• images[] - Array of high-resolution boat image URLs
• videos[] - Array of promotional video URLs (when available)

Navigation & Categories:

• breadcrumbs[] - Category hierarchy for boat classification

Technical Details:

• specifications{} - Complete technical specifications table
  • Vessel type, Builder, Construction year
  • Engine details, Fuel type, Power ratings
  • Dimensions (Length, Beam, Draft)
  • Hull material and construction details

Posted Date:

• postedAt - The time the listing was posted (e.g., "8 hours ago")

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