A robust little Traditional GRP Gaff cutter which under went a massive refit, which took two and half years to complete. The restoration was carried out by Alan Staley, Wooden Boatbuilder of Faversham, Kent. The interior reworked, decks were replaced. new engine installed. Soft furnishings required to finish the project. JOY was purchased in a very poor state in 2020, as a "Retirement project", sadly, due health reasons her present owner is unable to complete the project and will never take her sailing. Presently standing under cover ashore, in readiness for transportation.... read more

28ft wooden Smack Yacht, bought as an open boat from Portsmouth,1985. REDUCED Testers Boatyard, Hollowshore, Kent, sold her on, as a "restoration project" to her present owner in 1986. Originally, she was a twin masted Lugger, built circa 1895. It was decided that she would be re rigged to carry a Gaff Rig, A new rig was made, new spars and sails, and an engine was installed, The Boatyard built her a deck and a simple coach roof over a cabin. The restoration was completed, and she was back sailing in 2013. Old surveys were made of her in 2014 and again 2018. Afloat on a pontoo... read more

Finesse 24 Clinker sailing boat. iroko on oak. Pippit’ Built in 1979 and has been in present ownership since 2012 and has been carefully and regularly maintained. With over £20k spent on improvements, repairs and upgrades over the past 10 years. External ballast keel with lifting centre plate Draft 0.8m (2’6″) plate up. 2.2m (7’0″) plate down Bermudian Sloop-rigged, main has slab reefing system with lines lead back to the cockpit. Main sail raised/lowered from cockpit. Genoa on a roller furler. Set up for solo sailing. Auxiliary engine is a16hp Beta diesel (... read more

The Gypsy is a Finesse 24 is a mono hull clinker built round bilged sailing yacht fitted with a central long keel and a retractable centre plate and small bilge keels. She has a 20 hp Yanmar engine which is in good condition . There is one set of sails and she has recently been under fouled and repainted and varnished There is a problem with the alternator which needs servicing and is not charging - hence there are two brand new batteries installed which have not had any use. A new cutlass bearing has been fitted nd there is a survey done in July 2024 available on request . She has a full... read more

A timeless example of the Rhodes Ranger 29 design, built in Scotland as the Seafarer 28. Penned by the renowned naval architect Philip Rhodes, this 1962 classic offers sweeping lines and sea-kindly performance. Shel benefits significantly from a comprehensive refit by the previous owner (a marine industry professional), which included a new engine installation and interior updates. She is a sturdy, long-keel classic that prioritises sailing ability over internal volume. While she may not offer the caravan-like space of a modern yacht, she offers a secure, cosy, and truly classic sailing exp... read more

This Rossiter Curlew 32 was built in 1984, her GRP hull combined with beautiful joinery to the cockpit and capping rails give her a traditional feel and appearance with a modern twist. Her sailing performance is steady but rewarding, stiff and directionally stable, and she is a good passage maker. The furling mainsail and headsail make sailing her single handed a breeze! Traditional thinking extends to the spacious interior, where there are four berths in total provided by a double berth forward and 2 single berths in the saloon. ‘Isobel of Stanton’ has been thoughtfully maintaine... read more

Stepping aboard this vessel she struck me as having a very solid feel about her with her heavy steel construction. The owner is testament to her sea keeping abilities having sailed her back form Gibraltar where he first purchased her over 26 years ago along with having sailed her around the Azures, Portugal, France and the UK. Going down below I was very much taken by the solid feel of her build and the beautiful looking woodwork as can be seen from her pictures and video. Please contact me to arrange an early viewing. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on th... read more

Schooner Dallinghoo - Stunning 30.4m (99ft LOA) schooner first built in 1990 but has undergone a 3 year keel up rebuild from 2014 to 2016 now at her very best and operating as a top luxury charter yacht in South East Asia. Currently based Thailand and just completed a refit and preparations for her re-launch, ready for the new high season in November 2025. Please contact us to discuss viewing. She is out of the water and ready for any viewing and surveys to be carried out. All surveys and surveyors welcome as I know she is in top class condition. A turn key charter business, yacht fully... read more

A classic S&S SHE 36 sloop resembling a Swan 38, sleeping 7, she has had a rolling restoration over 38 years of ownership with a project each winter, so she benefits from: * BETA 30 hp diesel (new s/s tank) * Flexofold 2 bladed folding propeller * Furuno radar, Standard Horizon Chart plotter with full AIS, DSC VHF, depth sounders * New Profurl genoa furler * Hood mainsail, North genoa, spinnaker & blooper. * Two spinnaker poles for twin pole gybing (spinnaker, or boomed out genoa, can be gybed single handed without leaving the cockpit) *Hydraulic back stay adjuster * All new s... read more

In my care for 10 years and reluctantly for sale. Fibreglass hull and wooden superstructure. Well cared for, wintered ashore with the mast down and all over cover. Recent work, replacement standing rigging with receipt, engine removed, gearbox rebuilt with new bearings, cylinder head removed and descaled, prop shaft and prop serviced by Hamble propellers. Wonderful original slow running Sabb engine, meticulous oil changes in my ownership 20w/30 classic oil. I sourced a good S/H main and had reefing points added at Batts sails. In very nice condition but she does need ongoing maintenance. I hav... read more

Golden Hind 31, classic wooden cruiser, designed by Maurice Griffiths and built by Terry Erskine Yachts Plymouth 1978 which could perhaps benefit from some over winter TLC. Shoal draft combined with excellent sea keeping; in the last 15 years we have explored most of the Western Isles including some of the trickiest anchorages, as well as visiting St Kilda and the Orkneys. Configured for short/single handed cruising with all lines lead aft to the cockpit. Mainsail, furling genoa and cruising chute all in excellent condition. Full instrumentation including VHF with DSC/AIS and chart plotter pl... read more

Year Of Build: 1962/63 She was displayed as the Moody main exhibit at the 1963 Boat Show. Builder: A.H. Moody & Sons The vessel is currently at Fairlie Quay for under cover winter storage and professional painting of the hull will be completed by professional painter March 2025. The current owner has looked after the boat since 2007. In 2008, whilst moored in Elba she was dismasted by a ship with mechanical problems. A new mast was supplied by Collars. Work to tidy the hull was carried out by T. Nielsens at Glouces... read more

Built in 1953 by Sakuth Shipyard in Germany, this stunning 17m gaff ketch (23m includes her bowsprit) really is one of the lucky ones! She has been in the care of Arctic Shipyard in Cowes who specialise in wooden ships and their refit and maintenance of her is fully documented and photographed. All the work was carried out with the plan to preserve her heritage whilst making sure that she could continue to be sailed and enjoyed by her crews for many many years to come. Since her relaunch in April 2025 she has been gainfully employed, operating as a successful accommodation business wowing v... read more

Flag: Greek. Type of Sails: Bermuda rig 4 sails (2015), maintenance done in 2023. Berths: 6. Cabins: 2 with ensuite facilities + 1 crew cabin. Heads: 3. Engine (hp)/ Hours: Volvo AB Volvo Penta 136 hp, TMD40 Diesel,150 hoursafter a general rebuild. Fuel Tank (lt): 1,500 litres. Water Tank (lt): 1,000 litres. Date Launched: 1982 Built, 2020 Refit Length: 17.00m (55ft 9.30in) Beam: 5.00m (16ft 4.85in) Draft: 2.00m (6ft 6.74in) Note: Engine: Volvo Penta Location: Greece... read more

NEW REDUCED PRICE – JULY 2025 Kythera was designed by Ewing McGruer and built by McGruers of Clynder on the Clyde, Scotland in 1929. She was built for a well known doctor, Dr Carslaw, who had four boats commissioned by McGruer to sail the West Coast of Scotland. She appears in his books that he wrote about his sailing exploits. Kythera’s dog-house, which is not typical of McGruer’s work and must have been a special request from Dr Carslaw as he had it commissioned on two of his yachts, which is understandable as the dog-house would have been a great asset sailing in the S... read more

2008 Cornish Crabber Mk4 - excellent condition launched 2010 Motivated Seller Cradle and transport discussions welcomed Presents superbly throughout, ready to sail Lightly used example, well equipped, and generously specified just a lovely sailing boat... read more

11m Tyrell & Young Smack Yacht, a traditionally rigged Gaff cutter, moulded GRP hull, composite construction built in 1993. Her Lines were taken off a 1922 Shuttleworth built sailing smack SECRET. She has been in the same ownership since 1997, regularly used for family cruising. Passages made from Isle of Wight to Milford Haven and around the Pembrokeshire Island. She offers comfortable accommodation for two -four persons. Wheel steering from a flush deck with a deep foot well , the mast is deck stepped in a tabernacle (it lowers within her length, using the lifting bowsprit as... read more

A Bermudan Cutter built by Brook Motorcraft Company of Lowestoft (later to become Brook Marine in 1937).Designed by W W Downing for Mr Hamish Nichol FRCS . This vessel has been a pet project at the home of a retired cabinet maker. The restoration is complete, except for getting her to the water stepping the mast and bending on the sails. Then she would be good to Go. Hull is Carvel planked pitch pine on grown oak frames and American elm ribs with Burmese teak fore, aft and side decks, in good order. The internal layout has been sympathetically altered to accommodate: a new flush toile... read more