Dorothea, 27ft Wooden Gaff Yawl built along the lines of the West Country Falmouth Quay Punts. 27ft 3ins deck length, 5.66 tons registered weight. Built and designed by W.E.Thomas of Falmouth in 1909. A carvel planked displacement hull of Pitch Pine planking on Oak. A Traditional Gaff Yawl rig, main mast and mizzen with auxiliary engine. A solid Classic wooden vessel, offering accommodation in one open cabin with headroom of 5ft 8ins. Presently, out of the water being refitted. Some recaulking, topsides repainted , antifouled, March 2026. She underwent a major restoration 15 years ago, th... read more

This beautiful classic sailing yacht, built in 2007 at Ayana Yatcilik – Turkey by the owner himself. “Meftare” is blessed with excellent sailing capacities and a warm classic mahogany interior, saloon, two cabins, 4 berths. Yanmar 125 HP diesel engine, electric windlass, first owner. She will be auctioned online at Bright Auctions. Bids can only be placed online at Bright Auctions. All information about the auction is available on the website: https://brightauctions.com/nl/lot-details/20419. Reinier van der Wolf at De Valk Monnickendam is your go-to contact for any questions. Feel fre... read more

Fly, un Essex Fishing Smack Historique (1805-1842) L'un des plus anciens voiliers encore en navigation au monde Nous avons le plaisir de présenter à la vente "Fly", un smack de l'Essex, l'un des voiliers les plus anciens et les plus rares encore en activité. Construit entre 1805 et 1842, ce cotre en bois, non motorisé et gréé en aurique, a été conçu à l'origine pour la pêche aux huîtres sauvages dans l'estuaire de la Tamise. Au fil des siècles, il a également servi à la pêche côtière, au sauvetage en mer, et même à la contrebande, faisant de "Fly" un bateau au passé aussi... read more

"Seaboard" is a magnificent,handsome Robert Clark Classic Cruiser/Racer. One of the Classic Mystery Class yachts. Built 1937 Owned by the same family since 1987 New Beta engine 2011 Continuosly being refitted. Deck was WEST epoxied professionally. Re-wired Re-plumbed NEW Standing and running rigging Viewing a must to appreciate this classic cruiser/racer. Would be at home cruising the West Coast of Scotland OR taking part in the Classic Yacht Racing Circuit here or in the Mediterranean. Do not miss out on this golden and unique opportunity. Easily transported anywhere... read more

The Mystery 39 designed by Robert Clark is one of the most iconic pre-war British designed and built yachts. Sought after for their beautiful lines and exemplary sailing characteristics.  "Astrophel" was purchased in 2018 and underwent 4 year complete restoration by her knowledgeable owner, who is also a highly regarded marine surveyor. Launched for successful sea trials summer 2023. History Commissioned by Itchenor Sailing Club member Maxwell F.A. Keen, ASTROPHEL was built, like all twelve Mystery Class yachts, by Sussex Yacht Works, Shoreham-by-Sea; an innovative yard that buil... read more

General Specification Designer : Johan Anker (1929, Norway) Builder : Børresens Bådebyggeri, Vjile, Denmark LOA : 8.9m (29ft 2in) Beam : 1.95m (6ft 5in) Draft : 1.2m (3ft 11in) Displacement : 1,700kg Keel : Long Construction Wood carvel construction Mahogany on oak frames Varnish topsides with black antifouling A full and meticulous restoration job undertaken in 2023 She now looks incredible with gleaming varnished topsides, fared hull and fully repainted interior as well as being in excellent structural shape! Completed works include: New ring frames and ... read more

The Enavigo Cutter 43 is a masterfully designed sailing vessel, inspired by the rugged and seaworthy English workboats. Built for both seasoned sailors and those new to offshore cruising, it combines a heavy build, a powerful engine, and a generous sail plan to deliver a smooth and secure passage across any ocean. Whether navigating coastal waters or setting course for distant horizons, this cutter is a reliable and capable companion for adventurous spirits. With a long keel providing exceptional stability and directional control, the Enavigo Cutter handles challenging sea conditions with e... read more

Crow is a shoal draft ketch with a centreboard, based on Phil Bolger’s Moccasin design and is rigged with a gaff. Length on deck 38ft. Length over Spars 50ft. Beam 10ft. Draft centreboard raised 2ft. Draft centreboard down 5ft 9ins. Included in her draft is a 10ins deep full length keel which contains nearly 3000lbs of lead located around her centre board slot. Her engine is a Kohler diesel engine series KDW model 702. Fitted in 2021. Rig Her mainmast is stepped very far forward in a Broads-type tabernacle. The mizzen sail is furled revolving its mast which has a furling drum... read more

Remarks : Moonstone of Marlow is a 12 Ton Hillyard designed and build by Hillyard in Littlehampton, 1968. A very popular centre cockpit layout, giving excellent accommodation both forward, and in the spacious rear cabin. She is one of the last timber boats built by Hillyard. Moonstone of Marlow has been lovingly owned by her current owner since 2009. Before his ownership she was treated to a substantial re-fit, and since then she has been maintained religiously. She is solidly built of Mahogany carvel planking on oak frames to Lloyds standards. She is copper fastened, and has an iron b... read more

Few yacht designs have aged as well as the Sparkman & Stephens 40. From Olin Stephens' New York drawing office, the S&S 40 was a purpose-built RORC offshore racer — and Hispaniola, launched in 1962 by Astilleros Gallart of Mataró, is one of the finest surviving examples. Gallart was no ordinary yard. Their shipwrights trained at Camper & Nicholsons, and it shows: iroko planking on timber frames, built to the same exacting standard as the great British wooden yachts of the era. Her long keel, deep sections and yawl rig give her the seakeeping that made S&S des... read more

26ft Fractional Clinker built Folk Boat built by the hands of Cyril White, a renowned Shipwright of Brightlingsea, North Essex. Clinker construction. Last major out of the water refit 2019. She has been kept undercover on a mud berth throughout the year. She has never had an engine fitted, carries a Folk boat outboard bracket attached to her aft deck, using a long shaft 2.3hp outboard.... read more

Beautifully maintained and with variable draft, this Cape Henry 21 is designed for maximum freedom of navigation and achieves it with gorgeous lines and surprisingly good cruising performance - for a boat that you can keep at home and tow wherever you want to. Built in 2009 to an exacting standard and well maintained since, the Dudley Dix designed Cape Henry 21 features a clinker-built hull in plywood-epoxy that has then been CopperCoated – a combination of classic, beautiful lines and durable, low-maintenance materials. Her build was recorded and published in Watercraft Magazine an... read more

SMALL BOAT MASSIVE CHARACTER! A good chance for a serious lover of historic small boats to sail this beauty at a realistic price. Sprite is a Classic (1920s/30s) gaff-rig dayboat or weekend cruiser. Single-hander or crewed. A joy to sail, a joy to work with. 17-foot, with bowsprit 20-foot overall, 6-foot-6 beam, 2-foot-9 draught. Carvel built, larch on oak frames, long keel, massive lead ballast, red sails (main and jib, 14 m2 approx), all running rigging renewed 2023 in top maritime tradition. Cabin with grab rails on top, can sleep two, no creature comforts. 4 x brass-framed portholes... read more

32ft wooden ketch,1964, Sovereign Class, Holman design built by Uphams Boatyard of Brixham. built to A100A1 grading. She has been kept on the East coast, sailing in and out of West Mersea with Gowens Sail makers, who were best friends and contemporaries of her designer/ builder Kim Holman. Kings Boatyard of Pin Mill, co owned her for 18years, much of this time under cover, shipwrights spent time refurbishing her, replacing the decks, the engine, the navigation gear and the interior. She sold again to her present owner, who has spent his time and money getting her into full commission &quo... read more

I am selling Moppet, my Sea Sprite 23 Weekender, lying in Wootton Creek on the Isle of Wight. She is a lovely old Carl Alberg-designed yacht with proper classic lines, a long keel and very steady manners under sail. She is not a new boat, and I am not pretending she is, but she is a solid, pretty and honest little yacht with plenty of character. Moppet is the Weekender version, with a small cabin, simple accommodation and a practical self-bailing cockpit. She is best suited to someone who wants a traditional day sailer or small cruising yacht for local sailing, creek hopping and the occa... read more

Classic sailing yacht 'Mees Toxopeus', a ship with a beautiful line and a well-known appearance on Dutch waters. Versatile cruising ship, spacious, seaworthy, and also suitable for shallow water due to the centreboard. Made many cruises, from Norway to Spain, from Ireland to Finland and on the Wadden Sea. A ship with history. Always well maintained and improved over the years. Rigging plan by Willem de Vries Lentsch. Complete refit in 2006-2008 under the design and project management of Olivier van Meer at Ventis in Enkhuizen. Reinier van der Wolf at De Valk Monnickendam is your go-to conta... read more

Classic style heavy displacement long keel yacht, designed by Paul Johnson. Hull made in Bermuda then fitted out in Cornwell, UK Irish Registered Ship, Port of Galway, Name "Moonlight"... read more