Specifications:??Year: 1968 ?LOA: 32'?Beam: 9' 3" ?Draft: 5' 6"?Construction: GRP ?Hull/Keel: Long keel?HIN: N/A??Description:?The Nicholson 32 was designed in 1962 by Peter and Charles Nicholson of Camper & Nicholsons, then one of Britain's most prestigious custom boatbuilders, as a good value mid-sized cruising boat. The Nicholson 32's long-keel hull was a development of the wooden South Coast One Design hull form, and was aimed as a cruiser-racer type. The waterline length of 24 ft was at the time the minimum allowed to compete in offshore racing event... read more

Introducing the 2016 West Country Top Sail Schooner, the "Daniel Joseph," born from the craftsmanship of the seller David Abels. With a profound wealth of maritime expertise, David, the visionary founder and director of Abels Shipyard in Bristol, UK, between 1979 and 2016, oversaw the creation of more than 130 vessels during his illustrious career. Emerging from the shipyard in Bristol in 2015, the "Daniel Joseph" unfurled its sails in the Mediterranean Sea after finalizing its rig and interior in the spring of 2016. This splendid vessel embarked on a captivating journey... read more

Emilie Karoline, a true embodiment of Norwegian maritime heritage, is an exceptionally well-built Colin Archer gaff-rigged vessel, crafted with the utmost precision by the Randesund Build Factory. Known for their meticulous attention to detail and superior construction methods, Randesund has produced a vessel that stands out for its robustness and seaworthiness, ready to conquer even the harshest sea conditions. Built with laminated oak ribs and main structure, and strip planked oak Planking, as well as and a deck lovingly prepared wtih with multiple layers of varnish, she offers unmatched dur... read more

Albert strange sailing yacht ‘Cloud’. Cloud is a new build that requires finishing, constructed of Iroko planking on substantial laminated oak frames and timber floors, completely fastened with copper and bronze, an external ballast keel of lead, all though bolt with bronze bolts. Deck of Teak laid over plywood on to oak beams. The interior is partially done with the heads and galley to complete. A new 3 gm 30 is positioned on the engine beds. Cloud is configured as a gaff yawl, There are number of completed spars only the main mast to construct of which there is timber to com... read more

32ft wooden ketch, 1964, Sovereign Class, Holman design built by Uphams Boatyard of Brixham. Lloyds Register states she was built to A100A1 grading. She has been kept on the East coast, sailing in and out of West Mersea with Gowens Sail makers, who were best friends and contemporaries of the designer/ builder Kim Holman. Kings Boatyard of Pin Mill, co owned her for 18years, she spent much of this time under cover, after their shipwrights spent time refurbishing her, replacing the decks, the engine, the navigation gear and the interior. She sold again to her present owner ,who has spent hi... read more

Description The yacht designer Albert Strange requires little introduction within the wooden boat world. His beautiful designs are well known for their sea-keeping abilities and elegant canoe sterns, attracting even more attention in recent years thanks to the effort of Leo Sampson and his full rebuild of the yacht "Tally Ho". Built-in 2004 by Fabian Bush "Constance" is an Albert Strange design that was never built within his lifetime, this attractive little daysailer will certainly turn heads as well as providing endless fun and safe sailing for her new owner.  Viewing by appoint... read more

Here we have my Sea Scamp Gaff Rig, Oran Na Mara. I'm reluctantly selling her due to a change in my health. She was commissioned in 2005 and purchased by myself in 2021. She was professionally buffed and polished at the beginning of last season also had a full refit, starting with a new inboard Sole 17hp Mini Compact engine, with all new water cooled stern tube and pumps, she has all new internal electronics as well as an all new raised coach house, that has been professionally constructed in hard wood, this has gives it plenty of extra head room in the cabin. A truly great opportunity... read more

28' FerroCement Falmouth Working Boat 'Agnes.' A cheap way for an individual or group of friends to get into the Falmouth Working Boat fleet. Or would make a fantastic cruising boat with a bit of work. Designed by Percy Dalton, and built for local sailmaker Patrick Selman. Agnes is a competitive boat with plenty of trophies to her name over the years. Lying in her beach berth in Penryn, she needs her annual paint and varnish, but is sound and solid, and desperate to go sailing. Contact me for more details.... read more

A lot of boat for the money. Gentleman’s motorsailer origins thought to be 1929. An absolute gem, a ‘one design’ wooden boat, unbelievably beautiful inside and out. Pictures on the water are 2022 and pictures on the hard are current after professional hull painting. Substantially re-ribbed and also double planked below the waterline (as told by previous owner using teak) and West System sheathed (but needing repair). Previous owner converted to twin bilge keels and twin Perkins 4108 with twin masts and sails, although not used to my knowledge. With new timbers in place sh... read more

The Crusader is a very pretty, solid boat which sails beautifully. CRUSADER'S hull is built by the glued-seam strip-planked method and coated in epoxy. We purchased this boat in 2020. Following results of a full survey, we replaced the deck and chain plates along with other repairs. We also replaced the head sail. We love the boat but only ever intended to keep her for an adventure. Now back to reality we are too busy to make the most of her. The Crusader has been well looked after over the years.... read more

Lilly Bolero For Sale LOA 67' LOD 52' Beam 14'6” Draught 7'6” Displacement 30 tons Construction Ferro Cement hull built in 1989 in Gweek Cornwall by Mick 'the brick' Harrison for himself, Not Rigged and sailed til 2000 Glass over ply deck Ballast both in keel and internal iron ingots Rig Traditional Gaff Rig Schooner Galvanised Rigging done by Traditional riggers in Bristol 2018 All soft eyes leatherd Running rigging is assorted All spars wooden Sailomat self... read more

This Beautiful boat was once owned by the novelist Allister Maclean over 1million euros spent since 2005 full refit and upgrades including masts, teak deck ect (The wheelhouse has remained original), also , recently replaced all garboard plus 2 and port bulwark , topside planking from stem to quarter ,other work carried out in 2023-4.New hydraulics for bow thruster, new cav7 alternator, new bilge pumps, overhauled windlass, plus more, also registered full UK ships . open to all sensible offers and possible trades, Great off shore boat or live aboard comes with professionally laid moor... read more

Harrison Butler Russia Design for sale lying Salcombe, with Devon Boat Sales. This is the only known example of Harrison Butlers Russia design and has a fascinating story "Freiga" was initially started in 1929 at Coves in Salcombe however during the second World War a bomb destroyed the boatyard in which she was being built, although she remained standing amidst the chaos, she was for many years known as "The Yacht" she was then moved to Uphams of Brixham to be completed in 1952. The current owner had a new teak deck fitted in 2014, due to ill health she isn’t looking as wonderful ... read more

Remarks : 'Easter Maid' is a Elkins Carefee 25 wooden sloop. Her construction is of mahogany, oak and elm. She was built by the well known Christchurch boat builder, E.F Elkins . Who was responsible for the respected Laurent Giles, Vertue class of yachts. The build quality and sailing abilities of Elikins yachts are famous world wide. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high quality hand built classic which offers good sailing performance with the added advantage of of shoal-draught making all those quiet creeks and anchorages accessible. Her lift keel is easily operated and gives her... read more

"Marguerite" was designed and built by Harry Hallberg in his boat yard in Sweden. She is carvel construction of edge glued mahogany planking on oak frames with cast iron keel, plywood decks (epoxy sheathed), a self draining cockpit with tiller steering. She has a masthead bermudan sloop rig. Auxillary power is provided by a Yanmar 1GM10 engine. Internally Marguerite has 4 berths with maximum 5ft 10inch headroom. There is a separate heads with an original Baby Blake toilet. Her displacement is approximately 3500KG. Marguerite has mainsail, furling genoa, spinnaker and cruising chut... read more

REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE DUE TO RELOCATING ABROAD EASTER is a beautiful and much loved Buchanan 35' Bermudan Sloop built in 1960. A classic with unusually high 6’4 headroom throughout and built mainly of teak including the hull planking. I’ve owned her for 12yrs and have had many beautiful trips whilst restoring her both inside and out. In 2020 she was upgraded with new Sanders mainsail, genoa and Noble mast and has a replacement Yanmar 3JH4E engine and new electrics. She is a stunning yacht with strength as well as performance and comfort. She always feels safe, no... read more

Crow is a shoal draft ketch with a centreboard, based on Phil Bolger’s Moccasin design and is rigged with a gaff. Length on deck 38ft. Length over Spars 50ft. Beam 10ft. Draft centreboard raised 2ft. Draft centreboard down 5ft 9ins. Included in her draft is a 10ins deep full length keel which contains nearly 3000lbs of lead located around her centre board slot. Her engine is a Kohler diesel engine series KDW model 702. Fitted in 2021. Rig Her mainmast is stepped very far forward in a Broads-type tabernacle. The mizzen sail is furled revolving its mast which has a furling drum... read more

Hollandia, a true Classic Colin Archer built Norway 1934. Converted to a yacht in the 60's by Ken Coombs of Antigua Classic Yachting and sailed extensively around the Atlantic. Rebuild from 2000-2009. Hollandia is a beautiful, gracefull yacht from another time that gives the feeling of a small ship. She is easy to handle by two with a powerful gaff rig, a superbly comfortable cruiser in ready to sail away condition. Available to view in NW Donegal. Full Survey 2025 available on request.... read more

The beautifully shaped Tumlare class, designed by Knud H. Reimer, are absolutely stunning and don’t disappoint when it comes to sailing performance either. The Tumlare has a slim hull with a distinctive canoe stern and stern-hung rudder. This particular boat built in 1937 has been in the West Country for most of her life and most recently been moored on the Tamar at Saltash. Lovingly maintained in recent years, she is located in East Cornwall, on well-maintained road trailer, ready for the 2025 season. This class has real pedigree and the famous Adlard Coles described in his b... read more