Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this Laurent Giles Vertue V2 Laurent Giles Vertue No.2 built by E.F. Elkins of Christchurch in 1937. This was the second Vertue ever launched after Andrillot, built by the well known Elkins yard who became prolific builders of Vertue yachts. These early examples of the Vertue differ to the later boats that were more common and only 8 examples were launched.  They have a slightly lower freeboard, more exaggerated sheer line and a lower coachroof with no doghouse.  They are widely regarded as prettier boats than the later sisters, but have le... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this Laurent Giles Vertue V131 Laurent Giles Vertue No. V131 built by Robertsons of Woodbridge in 1965. This is another example of a long voyaging Vertue, yet again proving their worth as superb offshore cruising boats.  Her second owner set sail from the UK for Cape Town via the French inland waterways and Suez Canal.  She reached her destination but not after being hit by extreme weather in the Indian Ocean.  She changed hands in South Africa, bought by a Ron Atkinson in 1071 who cruised and raced her extensively up and down the east African ... read more