Laurent Giles Peter Duck built by Porter and Haylett in 1964. The Peter Duck is well known for its connection to Arthur Ransome, the very first one being designed for the writer by Laurent Giles just after the war. In 1961 the design was revived, altered a little and a total of 38 boats were built up until 1970 by Porter and Haylett Ltd of Wroxham. The Peter Duck was a very popular design and has been a proven and loved coastal cruising boat for many years. The easily handled ketch rig has a manageable sail area for hassle free cruising. The cockpit is large and comfortable and the i... read more

Albert strange sailing yacht ‘Cloud’. Cloud is a new build that requires finishing, constructed of Iroko planking on substantial laminated oak frames and timber floors, completely fastened with copper and bronze, an external ballast keel of lead, all though bolt with bronze bolts. Deck of Teak laid over plywood on to oak beams. The interior is partially done with the heads and galley to complete. A new 3 gm 30 is positioned on the engine beds. Cloud is configured as a gaff yawl, There are number of completed spars only the main mast to construct of which there is timber to com... read more

Here we have Eleanor a 33ft J Lidguard. Timber Sloop (long keel, masthead sloop rig). She is incredibly sea worthy and sailed from New Zealand to the UK in the 90s. She has been well maintained with new rigging in 2022, clean sails and a serviced 3GM30F Yanmar engine in good condition. She now sits on a mooring in Newton Ferrers (Plymouth) Built in New Zealand, Lidguards are renowned and she sails beautifully. The hull is constructed of an epoxy sheathed double diagonal planking, cold moulded. She is constructed of Kauri which is considered to be one of the best boat building woods for ... read more

Here we have my Sea Scamp Gaff Rig, Oran Na Mara. I'm reluctantly selling her due to a change in my health. She was commissioned in 2005 and purchased by myself in 2021. She was professionally buffed and polished at the beginning of last season also had a full refit, starting with a new inboard Sole 17hp Mini Compact engine, with all new water cooled stern tube and pumps, she has all new internal electronics as well as an all new raised coach house, that has been professionally constructed in hard wood, this has gives it plenty of extra head room in the cabin. A truly great opportunity... read more

Beautiful mk1 Crabber Navy hull tanned sails Recently uphraded Wooden blocks & mast Huge comfy teak cockpit... read more

REDUCED BY £10,000 New bss boat safety certificate Princess Elizabeth classic passenger/ boat Built 1936/ launched at hills boatyard. Originally carried 60 passengers 47ft with rudder x 13ft 6 wide 3ft 6 inch draft. 8 tons in weight. She now sits on dry dock in Shropshire. Been restored the last 14 months. I’ve had a quality craftsmen working on it the last 5 months who is a shipwright. She’s running x2 beta marine bv1505 which only have 2000 hrs on the clock but peace of mind I’ve taken the heads off and had them tested and new head gaskets etc They ... read more

Robert Ives 29 - beautiful ex Environment Agency / Thames Conservancy River & Canal Patrol boat. This boat has been beautifully restored, and upgraded to a very high spec. She is a Robert Ives 29 patrol boat built in 1975 (these are is still used by the River Authorities today). These boats are a class of their own and turn heads wherever they go - beautiful lines and wonderful handling. Antifoul, hull polish, and engine service June 2023. External Teak freshly re-varnished (August 2022) - grab rails, engine hatch handles, front cabin surround. Inside is mainly teak with varnish... read more

A newly restored Classic bakdekker Cruiser. I have spent the last 6 years restoring and improving the vessel. Has got a new 2023 Boat Safety Cert and Boat Registration. Had a Survey done on the 14/09/23 All hull thicknesses good , no repairs or welding needed.And repainted anti fowl During Covid in 2021 it was taken out of the water ,and had a full exterior paint and inspection and new anodes. The interior has had a new floor throughout with insulation, hatches and pulls. The boat itself has had new wall and ceiling insulation throughout. New power points and wiring , with a new... read more

Yorky is a beautifully restored example of this classic Plymouth Pilot boat. GRP displacement hull with varnished hardwood wheelhouse and two berth cabin. Often used as a yacht club committee boat because of her sturdy build and large open cockpit, the Saltram 24 is ideal as a leisure fishing or cruising boat. Her shallow draft and bilge plates enable her to take the ground when exploring rivers and estuaries.... read more

1957 classic motor boat with only 4 previous owners. Would make a wonderful live-aboard. BSC to December 2027 BMC commodore diesel engine fully serviced, 2 bilge pumps, batteries replaced in 2022 and very effective wood burner for all year round use. 12 v wiring throughout, shore charging system, power shower. New shore power system fitted in 2021. Moored in Marlow, Bucks, and mooring maybe available for leisure use only. Hot and cold pressurised water, fridge and full sized cooker with oven. Would make a great live-aboard boat. 5 Berth with 2 double beds and one single. Well maintained w... read more