Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this 51′ Silver Ormidale Class Motor Yacht One of the finest Ormidale 51 Class Motor-Yachts available, following an extensive and sympathetic restoration. Care has been taken to retain the period charm of the 1950s yet provide a comfortable and luxurious ‘country-house’ style interior. An ideal motor-yacht for living aboard, for extended coastal/inland waterways cruising or carefree holidays afloat. A vessel easily owner or single crew member-managed. New engines installed in 2017 and new bow thruster. Personal inspection recommen... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this Fred Parker Motor Yacht Designed by Fred Parker and built by Nunn Bros. of Woodbridge in 1959 to Lloyds 100A1 standard. Bought by the present owners in 2013, they started a major refit that would last until 2017, covering every facet of the boat and her systems.  Full details of the refit work are below, but in summary the hull was rebuilt, new decks laid, interior removed and refitted with much new joinery and complete new systems and machinery. The attention to detail found on this yacht is astounding, accomplished with the keen eye o... read more

Introducing the Classic Craft Badnam Launch, a charming river cruiser from 1999, measuring an overall length of 25.5 feet. This delightful vessel features a composite hull with a displacement shape, ensuring stability and comfort on the water. Powered by a reliable 50 hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard engine, it promises an exhilarating maximum hull speed of 16 knots, perfect for leisurely cruising. Accommodating up to six passengers, the Badnam Launch offers a cozy cabin and a well-appointed head, making it ideal for day trips or weekend getaways. The manual windlass adds convenience for anchoring,... read more

Name: Matilda Boat type: 27’3 x 9’8 River Cruiser Length/ Boat Style: 27’3 x 9’8 River Cruiser Year: 1962 Number of bathrooms 1 Berths 4 About this Boat: Moored at the beautiful Shakespeare Marina just 10 minutes from the historic town is this Single Screw Inland and Estuary Cabin Cruiser with an Aft Wheelhouse and closed Forward Cabin Galley Description Fridge, Cooker Sink and storage Master Bedroom Description Can sleep 4 comfortably Bathroom Description Shower and toilet Specifications: Hull By/ Fit out by: Akerboom Holland Layout stern to bow: R... read more

Here we have a classic and very unique 21 foot wooden river launch from the mid 30s that is now fully electric with whole day usage and onboard charging and recent new batteries and trailer. If you have a local property this would be a wondaful day boat to have at the end of the garden! She has been restored in the past by Colin Buttifant, one of the areas best wooden boat builders, and she is a charming and tidy little vessel with a canopy cabin roof. She was last antifouled in 2023 and has been mostly out of the water since. The current owner just does not have the time to use her so... read more

Description: Built circa 1897 by Andrews of Maidenhead as an open day launch, Pike was sympathetically restored by Dennett's boatyard in 1995, when the cabin was added, and relaunched in 1996. Constructed in mahogany on oak, she features varnished mahogany floors throughout, complemented by internal diagonal pitch pine planking. Propulsion is provided by a Lynch permanent magnet motor with onboard charger, offering quiet and efficient electric cruising. Wheel steering is positioned on the port side forward of the cabin, and the spacious forward cockpit comfortably seats up to six... read more

This is a charming wide beam boat that I designed and had built by Trickett boat builders in 2012. She is basically a steel wide beam but much of her is clad in varnished teak so she has a very traditional classic look. She makes a wonderful year round houseboat with a wood burner and warm air heating for winter and lots of opening windows for the summer. I have enjoyed living aboard for 12 months. There are large opening windows, and full width doors to the forward cockpit allowing a real outdoor feeling from within the saloon. There is a cover for the forward cockpit so it can be an extra ro... read more

Anamac is a rare and historic classic wooden boat. Build in Algonac, Michigan in 1938, shipped over by freight and sold to her first owner MP Sir George Harvey in 1939. Requisitioned in World War 2 with documented use in Operation Dynamo. Fascinating full history and log book available On historic ship register 3688 Lovingly maintained to original character Twin Perkins engines Fully fitted galley Rear bedroom plus pull out bed in spacious wheelhouse Beautiful mooring in the heart of Abingdon Fascinating full history and log book available... read more

Remarks : St Andrew - Non self-righting Watson 41 Ex RNLI Lifeboat, presented in extremely original condition. Privately owned since 1982, and appearing on TV for ITV's "The Royal". Beleived to be the only one of her type in largely original condition, with the exeption to her changes in the forward cabin. Sweet to the eye, low profile and rare funnel housing the engine exhausts. Built in 1952 by William Osborne. She was stationed at Whitehills, Girvan & Arklow during her time in service. Launched 81 times, saving 21 lives. Re engined in 1963 by the RNLI to 2 x 47hp Ford-based Parsons ... read more

General Specification Designer: O A King Wroxham Builder: O A King Wroxham LOA: 8.53m (28ft 0in) LOD: 8.53m (28ft 0in) LWL: 8.53m (28ft 0in) Beam: 2.74m (9ft 0in) Draft min: 0.46m (1ft 6in) Draft max: 0.46m (1ft 6in) Air Draft: 1.78m (5ft 10in) Maximum headroom: 1.85m ( 6ft 1in) Keel: Displacement Construction Wood carvel construction Teak on oak White painted hull Decks part epoxy and part Trakmark Wintered ashore annually under cover Hull tar-varnished and new anode fitted annually Last surveyed 2022 for insurance purposes Many works completed including hull full... read more

Golden Spear (formally Callandia). Built 1926 in Munro's Oban. 60' x 16' x 6' draft. Pitch pine on oak. Twin Glenifer 50 HP diesel engines (handed), air start. Twin vetus diesel tanks and day tanks under bridge (950 lts capacity). Official number 161831. Gross tons 46.6. Decks and wheelhouse roof epoxy sheeted. Last 26 years used as very comfortable and loved houseboat. Much admired original craft. Genuine reason for reluctant sale, serious offers invited (no mooring).... read more

A rare opportunity to become only the fifth custodian of Sudena, a beautifully preserved 1968 Bates Starcraft presented in her original and highly desirable configuration — complete with the iconic cocktail cabinet and the wonderfully quirky hip bath. Designed for versatility and comfort, Sudena is an ideal river, estuary, and coastal cruiser. She has a proud history of cross Channel passages (including Ostend at Anchor and service as a Dunkirk support vessel) and has spent many happy seasons on both tidal waters and the non tidal Thames. Key Specifications • Length: 40 ft &bull... read more

Carimuda (RAF Pinnace 1272) is the sole surviving 60-ft Special Duties Pinnace Mk I, built in 1943 by the renowned J. Samuel White & Co. of Cowes during the Second World War. One of only nineteen constructed, she offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of British maritime and aviation history. For the full history, details and contact form, visit the dedicated website: https://www.carimuda.co.uk Her hard-chine, double-diagonal mahogany hull remains largely original and is protected with copper sheathing installed for tropical service, reflecting the design ... read more

Just look at this beauty of a boat. Designed when boats where built to be used not just marketed as the biggest caravan available for a given length. This is a 32 foot boat with two berths, a small galley and a head, is powered by two modest 96 hp diesel engines and will go 22 knots. It's a semi-planning hull and you have to admire this type for it's fuel efficiency and sea kindly attributes. It's not just the beautiful classic looks that make this boat attractive to a modern boater it's the large cockpit and open wheelhouse. Two things that you want when you're entert... read more

This is a delightful classic motor yacht which makes a fantastic liveaboard with a residential mooring in central London. Step aboard and you know you’re on a true classic. Built by Thornycroft in 1928, this former pilot boat was built for speed but she’s now set up for a rather more tranquil existence. There’s character in abundance, with some really clever modern design touches, the combination of which makes this a very desirable houseboat. The interior space is bright and welcoming with a fully glassed wheelhouse and a really cool saloon area. Unusually for a boat of this size... read more

The Broom Admiral 'Katinka', built in 1961, is a classic example of mid-century British boat craftsmanship, offering both elegance and reliability on the water. Constructed by the renowned Broom Boats yard in Norfolk, 'Katinka' features a traditional wooden hull with graceful lines and a sturdy build, reflecting the hallmark style of post-war river cruisers. Designed primarily for inland and coastal cruising, the Admiral class offered comfort and space, and 'Katinka' is no exception—with a well-appointed interior layout that balances charm and functionality,... read more

The 24.99m/82' classic yacht was built by Fairmile Construction Co. She was last refitted in 2012. She is built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (D342) 220hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots. Her water tanks store around 3,636 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register classification society rules. She has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yac... read more

This is a rare chance to buy a 1940's built RAF Seaplane tender with the correct ww2 Perkins S6m diesel engines and Perkins marine gearboxes. The engines and gearboxes were run up before being lowered into the boat last year. This boat needs finishing off and the RAF museum has a sister ship at their Hendon museum fully restored so with their permission any details needed could be copied from her.... read more

Amiens RASC Major works carried out in 2024, can be seen in descriptions and further detail and photographs are available on request. Amiens is a truly unique vessel. She is one of 14 Battlefield Class high speed target towing launches built by Thornycroft for the MOD in 1944 and is believed to be the only seagoing vessel left of her class. There is some incredible history behind this vessel from her service days with the Royal Army Service Corp as well as her time in commercial use as a survey vessel when she surveyed the sea floor for the Channel Tunnel. Since her current owners purchase... read more

Classic Gentleman’s Wooden Motor Yacht: Lady Kathryn Built in 1929, this exquisite classic twin-screw wooden motor yacht, known as Lady Kathryn, is rich in history. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1940, it is widely believed to have played a role in the Dunkirk evacuation during Operation Dynamo that same year. The vessel is powered by twin Perkins P6 130HP diesel engines and offers a total of 4 berths, with one as a double berth and a further 2 single berths over two cabins. The stern of the vessel offers a galley leading on to a large room that currently has a dining table for at least... read more