Laurent Giles Peter Duck built by Porter and Haylett in 1964. The Peter Duck is well known for its connection to Arthur Ransome, the very first one being designed for the writer by Laurent Giles just after the war. In 1961 the design was revived, altered a little and a total of 38 boats were built up until 1970 by Porter and Haylett Ltd of Wroxham. The Peter Duck was a very popular design and has been a proven and loved coastal cruising boat for many years. The easily handled ketch rig has a manageable sail area for hassle free cruising. The cockpit is large and comfortable and the i... read more

Here we have Eleanor a 33ft J Lidguard. Timber Sloop (long keel, masthead sloop rig). She is incredibly sea worthy and sailed from New Zealand to the UK in the 90s. She has been well maintained with new rigging in 2022, clean sails and a serviced 3GM30F Yanmar engine in good condition. She now sits on a mooring in Newton Ferrers (Plymouth) Built in New Zealand, Lidguards are renowned and she sails beautifully. The hull is constructed of an epoxy sheathed double diagonal planking, cold moulded. She is constructed of Kauri which is considered to be one of the best boat building woods for its s... read more

Believed built 1913.Teak on oak carvel construction. Length 9.75 m, beam 2.48 m, draft 0.76 m Newly renovated with redesign and refit by IBTC International Boatbuilding Training College Lowestoft, England completed summer 2017. Large aft cockpit and forward well both accessed from cabin via double wooden doors Sampson post Exterior painted with varnished trim Brass and bronze fittings. Mechanical and electrical: 42hp/30.9kW Vetus M4.17 4 cyl diesel inboard engine (new 2016) Stern gear all new 2016 Stainless steel fuel tank Wheel steering 2 x 12V 140Ahr service batteries 1 x 12V 100Ahr engine ... 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

At 40' Overall length - including extended bowsprit "Rainbow" is always a head-turner; This eye catching Ketch (often mistaken for being wood and much older than she is) "Rainbow" has been easily sailed by a couple for the last ten years enjoying the South coast UK and all it has to offer. Her heavy weight means she sits comfortably at anchor and we have ridden out 40+ knot winds at anchor, with confidence as we watched others being thrown around like a rag doll in a washing machine. Her sail plan means there's always an easily managed gear for all conditions ... read more

REDUCED BY £10,000 New bss boat safety certificate Princess Elizabeth classic passenger/ boat Built 1936/ launched at hills boatyard. Originally carried 60 passengers 47ft with rudder x 13ft 6 wide 3ft 6 inch draft. 8 tons in weight. She now sits on dry dock in Shropshire. Been restored the last 14 months. I’ve had a quality craftsmen working on it the last 5 months who is a shipwright. She’s running x2 beta marine bv1505 which only have 2000 hrs on the clock but peace of mind I’ve taken the heads off and had them tested and new head gaskets etc They ... read more

Robert Ives 29 - beautiful ex Environment Agency / Thames Conservancy River & Canal Patrol boat. This boat has been beautifully restored, and upgraded to a very high spec. She is a Robert Ives 29 patrol boat built in 1975 (these are is still used by the River Authorities today). These boats are a class of their own and turn heads wherever they go - beautiful lines and wonderful handling. Antifoul, hull polish, and engine service June 2023. External Teak freshly re-varnished (August 2022) - grab rails, engine hatch handles, front cabin surround. Inside is mainly teak with varnish... read more

A newly restored Classic bakdekker Cruiser. I have spent the last 6 years restoring and improving the vessel. Has got a new 2023 Boat Safety Cert and Boat Registration. Had a Survey done on the 14/09/23 All hull thicknesses good , no repairs or welding needed.And repainted anti fowl During Covid in 2021 it was taken out of the water ,and had a full exterior paint and inspection and new anodes. The interior has had a new floor throughout with insulation, hatches and pulls. The boat itself has had new wall and ceiling insulation throughout. New power points and wiring , with a new... read more