Blackbird, 23m converted Dutch steel motor barge, bought over to the UK in 2006. Present owner has used her as a family home for past 16 years. Barge built in the early 1930's,used as a commercial cargo carrying sailing barge (she still retains her leeboards and winches). In 1945 she was converted to a motor barge with the addition of a enclosed wheelhouse In 1960's she was then taken out of trade and fully converted to a liveaboard vessel. Last out of water survey June 2023. Engine and associated gear ( in situ) but decommissioned. Reduced to Sell £80,000 GBP... read more

Domino was used as a work boat up until 2008. Lines of this vessel are similar to a Nelson hull design. Built in 1935, by Saunders Roe Co. on the Isle of Wight, used to tow their Princess Flying Boat fleet. She was owned for a long while by a renowned Yacht Rigger from Cowes, Mr Harry Spencer. She was used for the rigging jobs until 2008. Her robust hull strength in her construction of 1/2” double diagonal mahogany planking. on 1” thick carvel mahogany frames. She had a predicted bollard pull of 1.25tonnes, using her Iveco124hp, inboard engine. In her present ownership, she... read more

Plymouth Pilot 18 , GRP open launch. Inboard 20hp Beta Marine diesel engine. Open aft cockpit, Forward cuddy and wheelhouse. Indespension road trailer, auxiliary 4 hp outboard. Well kept, regularly maintained and re fitted. Vessel kept ashore on her trailer. she has an overall cover.... read more

A National Historic vessel, Kitty is a wooden Thames Sailing Barge, an ex Charter vessel. A potential liveaboard vessel. She is fully kitted out for as a rather unique venue for a business meetings, family parties, corporate entertainment or just for pleasure of a sail aboard one of these magnificent ex " Work Horses". Built in 1895 by J & H Cann of Harwich. She is 82ft long with a 22ft beam. She held a passenger licence for up to 43 guests when under sail or 60 guests when moored / static, She is an inventory of gear and equipment to entertain up to 35 persons for ... read more

"Quality Street" is a one off and something rather special. She was totally stripped out of all her original outdated interior, the two moulds of the hull and the deck were re fastened and re sealed. All new gear, fixtures and fittings were installed. A new engine was installed. The work was carried out between 2001 -2002. GRP, fin keel. A fractional sloop rig. Stood ashore for 3 years, untouched. Owner unable, due to health reasons to use or work on the vessel. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE... read more

A 16ft gaff cutter, well built in GRP, 1999, finished to a high standard. Easy to handle and a delight to sail, All lines lead back to cockpit, ideal for single handed sailing. Offers a small open cabin, generous for a vessel of this size. Yanmar 1GM 10 inboard diesel engine. Displacement of 1.25 tons, A well presented yacht, maintained and looked after. Stored ashore on her mobile cradle.... 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

Sailing Barge Victor is a majestic, traditionally rigged 19th century sailing vessel with comfortable, facilities for guests. She has a wooden hull, flatbottomed with leeboards and a Traditional Spritsail rig. She is kept fully certified and surveyed for use as a passenger charter vessel. She is to be sold along with her successful charter business, the online booking system, the Wifi facility, card reader and the generous support of ABP Ports, Ipswich for her continued mooring and services. A payment is made for entering/ exiting the lock into the wet dock. From 1895 - 1946 she worked ca... read more

32ft wooden ketch, 1964, Sovereign Class, Holman design built by Uphams Boatyard of Brixham. Lloyds Register states she was 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 the designer/ builder Kim Holman. Kings Boatyard of Pin Mill, co owned her for 18years, she spent much of this time under cover, after their 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 hi... read more

A 80ft engineless, wooden Thames Sailing Barge, 1881. Registered in Rochester, Kent. 1882. Built for carrying a cargo of bricks from Medway to the Thames. She crossed the Channel over to France and Holland, around the coast as far south as Southampton and Devonport. Re surveyed in dry dock June 2024, all was found to be in good order. She was at this time re-antifouled. George Smeed has been completely rebuilt / restored over last 30 plus years. The present restoration was started back in 1976, with a continuous maintenance programme continues to date. A National Historic Vessel, has a w... read more