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

Here is our 27 Folkdancer up for sale. She is 27ft with a beam of 7’-5”. She currently based within the Poole area . Some information around the boat: Made in 1965 in the UK and has obviously had work done along the way to keep in good condition. On the Electrical side both battery’s have only be brought this year and both are in a healthy condition, the boat comes with a garmin plotter as well as a working depth gauge and a wind vein. The speed through water we are unsure if this works but the casing is there if someone wanted to change. It has a working VHF which gets ... read more

"One of the prettiest production cruisers ever built, the Pionier 10 has the manners and performance to match her appearance" Yachting Monthly March 2024. With spoon bow and counter stern she over performed, examples of her design competed in many offshore races including completing the Ostar in the 1970's and winning Class IV in 1971 and 1973 Fastnet. Optimistic was fitted out by Southern Ocean Shipyard in 1972. She's a fin keel, semi skegged rudder. Len 9.70mtrs. Bm 3.00mtrs. D 1.70mtrs. 27 HP Volvo Penta. New Mainsail 2024. Refurbished furling Genoa, new UV protecto... read more

This remarkable boat has all her history. Brand new NOBLE MAST BOOM BOWSPRIT..cost 9000. SAILS. in good condition.. would make fine cruising boat...relocation forces sale... lying falmouth.... read more

A Boston Smack Yacht built by the renowned Gostelows Shipyard in 1932. A Traditional Gaff Cutter rig, her lines based on the sailing Fishing/ working vessels of the day, working off the Lincolnshire / Norfolk coast lines. Her shape has similarities to the Essex and Kent Smacks or the Prawner/ Nobbies of the North west... Built as a pleasure yacht: Wooden construction, top quality materials. She has been very well maintained Axillary power, Bukh twin cylinder diesel inboard. She offers accommodation for 4 persons. Total external refit just completed. July 2025 Lillibullero is to be relau... read more

Your achievable, worthwhile, affordable mini-project starts here! RESULT: sail away this lovely classic (1920s/30s) gaff-rig dayboat or weekend cruiser, pride of the Humber where she’s been sailing from 2016 till this year. 17-foot, with bowsprit 20-foot overall, 6-foot-6 beam, 2-foot-9 draught. Carvel built, larch on oak frames, long keel, massive ballast, red sails (main and jib, 14 m2 approx), all running rigging renewed 2023 in top maritime tradition. Cabin with grab rails, can sleep two, no creature comforts. Bracket for outboard: Mercury 5 hp 4-stroke available separately. Good... read more

Marketing Description Designed and built by David Abels at Abels Shipyard in Bristol, this classic Replica Topsail Schooner was a long time dream and ambition of the owner. Having sailed to the Mediterranean, it returned to the docks in Bristol where it has stood unused for some years. Requiring some upgrades. maintenance and fitment, and being only 8 years old, and reminiscent of a 'tall-ship' this beautiful could be restored into working service once again. As long distance ocean cruiser , or with some internal modifications, this ship would be ideal as a youth sail-training vessel. No... read more

Caroline is a Heard 28, built in 1977 in Mylor, Cornwall by Terry and Martin Heard. She has a GRP hull built on the lines of the famous Falmouth Working boats which still fish for oysters under sail today. Caroline was built as a yacht with gaff cutter rig. If you are looking at this advert you probably know about these boats and their legendary sailing ability. She is both beautiful and powerful and always turns heads. She has been in current ownership for the last 30 years and has always been enjoyed and maintained to a very high standard. With a 28 foot long hull and an overall length of 40... read more

Marcon Cutlass 27 ft built in 1979 Classic yacht ready for love!... read more

General Specification Builder : Alfred Pegg of Wroxham LOA : 8.53m (28ft 0in) LOD : 7.32m (24ft 0in) Beam : 2.36m (7ft 9in) Draft : 0.94m (3ft 1in) Keel : Fin Construction Hull Below water line carvel planked Hull above waterline splined planked Lifting cabin roof Extensive and sympathetic renovation works done over last 2 years Focusing on keeping originality throughout and only components beyond repair being replaced. She is now in excellent structural condition! Completed works include: Six planks below water line replaced with Siberian Larch Waney edged 0/1 Grade su... 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

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

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

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