Whilst the ferry was out of action, Cumbria County Council arranged for Windermere Lake Cruises to continue a reduced pedestrian crossing over the lake. The Mallard returned to service on 27 October after having been repaired and fitted with a new engine.
During the time when the ferry was unavailable, Cumbria County Council ensured that Windermere Lake Cruises could still offer a limited pedestrian crossing over the lake. The Mallard resumed service on October 27th following repairs and an upgrade to its engine.