If you were looking out over the picturesque Swale at the weekend and saw something a bit odd - don’t worry, your eyes are not playing tricks.

On Saturday afternoon, you have may have witnessed two men braving the high winds and bitter cold to sail across rough seas... in a Peugeot 206.

The epic voyage from The Harty Ferry Inn, Sheppey, to Oare, near Faversham, was the brainchild of Mike Bolton and Lee Dewson.

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The pair wanted to raise money for the RNLI doing something challenging and inventive.

Despite only testing the modified vehicle on water once before, the duo successfully completed the distance - taking just 20 minutes.

But the journey from French-made banger to amphibious dream machine has not all been smooth sailing.

VIDEO: The floating Peugeot takes to the waves

They began designing the vehicle six months ago, purchasing the clapped-out Peugeot from a scrap dealer and using Mr Bolton’s knowledge as a mechanic to fix it up.

But the amateur seafarers experienced a snag early on when they were forced to replace a costly faulty outboard.

However, with a bit of determination and a few out-of-pocket expenses, they were ready to set-off on the unusual cruise.

Mr Bolton, of Sterling Road, Tunstall, said: “It was about half-a-mile from one side to the other, but it seemed a lot longer.

“There was water going everywhere, it was good fun, but once you realise you’re in the middle of the cold stretch of water, it is a bit hairy.”

After reaching Oare, the twosome completed the final leg of the trip by drying-out the Peugeot with a mile-long drive to the pub for a celebratory pint.

He added: “The reason we did it in the wet and cold in a car, is the RNLI would go out in a lot worse than that.

“We’ll do more for them, maybe a flying pushbike.”

So far, they have raised more than £800 for the RNLI.

To donate to their fundraising page, click here.