Fiddle is one of the last remaining Gravesend Bawleys. Built in 1860, she fished for nearly 100 years before being converted to a comfortable cruising yacht in the 1960’s. It is believed that Fiddle was constructed at G Bauckhams yard on the site of the old Coal Wharf, Gravesend, probably by a legendary local shipwright , George Waters, some time in the late 1850’s or early 1860’s. Several clinker Bawleys of the same size were constructed in Gravesend at this time including Lilian, Highland Mary and Charlotte. All of these, including Fiddle are well referenced in numerous ... read more

Fairwind is a Harrison Butler Bogle class built in Barton on Humber in 1935. The design was drawn up in 1933 by Dr Harrison Butler for the Little Ship Club. Fairwind is one of 6 boats built to this design and has sailed to Russia and the Baltic, the Friesian Islands, and the South and East coasts of the UK. Harrison Butler was famed for using the Metacentric Principal of hull balance, and as a result Fairwind is a delight to sail, and holds her canvas well, yet is still light on the helm. Her sister ship is Tradewind, which was sailed across the Atlantic and is now kept in America. Fairwind i... read more

She was originally for sale at £36,000 then reduced to £25,000. I need to move her this spring so open to any reasonable offer in the region of £15,000 Mairi Bahan was designed as 26-foot gaff rigged day racer by (Uncle Rouse) H. S Rouse, Vice-Commodore of the Hong Kong Yacht Club and a yacht designer. Converted to Bermudan in the 60s. Around six of his yachts are thought to have survived into the second Millennium although this appears to be the only surviving W Class. The most famous of these is the Tai-Mo-Shan which has an illustrious sailing history but best known now ... read more

Name: Suzelle Year built: 1965 Hull No: 66 Layout: Well-protected, centre cockpit and aft cabin Construction: Wood (Honduras mahogany on laminated oak frames), carvel, 11-inch frame spacing Extensively cruised on the West coast of Scotland for the last 20 years (1000+ nm per year- St Kilda, Shetland etc). Sea kindly yacht, with low freeboard for easy access Currently cruised single handed or with one other Based on the Clyde since new Owners: Two owners since 1979. Current owner since 2005 Currently afloat in Kip Marina In summer, kept on mooring at Royal Gourock Yacht Club. Thi... read more

‘Julia’ - No 101 was built in 1947 by Linus Janson near Stockholm, Sweden. She is a true classic yacht in top condition. She is a true classic built in slow growing Scandinavian pine wood on oak ribs with Oregon pine deck. She is totally sound in all respects having been well stored and cared for over the years. Always under cover during winters Solar panel charging for battery for Depth instrument and automatic bilge pump. Manual pump also fitted. Her trailer comes with the boat and she can be towed by an ordinary car with 1800 – 2000 litre engine. She is a deligh... read more

A Bermudan Cutter built by Brook Motorcraft Company of Lowestoft (later to become Brook Marine in 1937).Designed by W W Downing for Mr Hamish Nichol FRCS . This vessel has been a pet project at the home of a retired cabinet maker. The restoration is complete, except for getting her to the water stepping the mast and bending on the sails. Then she would be good to Go. Hull is Carvel planked pitch pine on grown oak frames and American elm ribs with Burmese teak fore, aft and side decks, in good order. The internal layout has been sympathetically altered to accommodate: a new flush toile... read more

Hand built sail number 41 by Alan Platt of Thundersley, Essex in 1979 a true Classic coastal sailer. Solid construction of clinker laid Iroko planking laid over steamed Oak timbers and Iroko centre line structure. Unusual example of a Finesse 24, with a spacious saloon containing two fore & aft berths with a foldaway dining table. Galley is port aft with gas hob & grill with good storage. Foreword is a separate cabin with full length berth and sea toilet. I am the third owner, having spent 13 years happily sailing Driftwood. She is in good condition having been maintained pro... read more

32ft Wooden Gaff Cutter, built 1914, A pleasure Yacht. commissioned as a "one-off " design, elements of her similar to the King’s Lynn fishing smacks of that time. She was reported to have been a retirement gift to a boat yard foreman. The Gaff rig was converted to Bermudan rig in the 1950’s. Then in the 1990's she reverted and rerigged as a Traditional Gaff Cutter. Comprehensive ownership history, records of the Works carried out, plenty of her sailing as a Bermudan Cutter in the 1980's. Old survey report 2015 present ownership of 10 years. Stood ashore u... read more

2008 Salterns Memory 19 for sale Change of circumstances means this much loved boat is for sale. GRP hull and deck with timber spars and details. 2 berth cabin, keel mounted mast, dropping centre plate and ballast, fully annually serviced 4 stroke engine, road trailer with new axle and hub assembly. Sail plan - Reefing Main, furling Genoa, storm jib, Gennaker, top sail. Picture shows “Turnstone” (originally Ruach) in full sail. Other photos available at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fFbg2TfOT0gKgU0Kx40so1w46w4dYl1eGWDTobkGUKA/edit?usp=sharing... read more

A very attractive Classic dayboat. Built 1902 to a J Pain Clark design. A Gaff Sloop with a Traditional rig, blocks and tackle. Small outboard engine, used off the side deck. The fixed bowsprit gives her LOA 29ft. She has been well maintained and restored by her owner and the Boatyard themselves. She is in good order. Stands on her own Galvanised cradle when ashore. Ashore each Winter, now refitted and due to be relaunched, May 2023 onto her swinging Summer mooring on the River Orwell.... read more

Stealaway is the No:1 of twenty two, 27ft Bangor S Class racer cruisers. She is the only one of type to carry a Bermudan Cutter rig. Built in Balyholme, Northern Ireland to a very high standard. She has been well maintained and underwent an extensive refit in 2018/9 by Upsons Boatyard of Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Works included: New decks & frames, Keel bolts were replaced. She was rewired, hull stripped back to bare and repainted. New Lofrans windlass and chain. Wilmex self tailing winches and a new gearbox. Present owners bought her in 2017 and have enjoyed cruising the East Coast a... 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

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

Selling our much loved racing yacht as we have purchased a bigger boat due having a baby. We have priced to sell and a happy to share her 2022 survey. She’s had her teak deck oiled and hull varnished and is ready for the season ahead. We recently purchased a 2022 Tohatsu sail drive for £1,100 with only has 15 hours on her. She’s moored in Chichester harbour with the potential of transferring the mooring.... read more

1958 Bjarne Aas IOD Uffa Fox once described International One Designs as lovely little ships, with lines as elegant as a smelts. They are indeed beautiful with long overhangs creating graceful lines evoking the larger classic sailing yachts of the 1930s when the IOD was conceived. This example built in 1958 in Norway was one of the last to be built in wood with subsequent yachts being constructed in fibreglass. She has been well maintained by her home boatyard, recent (August 24) haul out, scrub, anti foul and engine service. She would benefit from more regular use which time an... read more

'Gean' is a Loch Long One Design keelboat, built in 1957 by Nunns of Waldringfield. Approximately 12 years ago she was fitted with a new coachroof, which although different in design to the original, has been accepted by the class. Since then the boat has been laid up, and is now in need of some TLC to bring her back to pristine condition. 'Gean' can be raced with the Loch Long One Design fleets on the Alde in Suffolk as well as the Clyde in Scotland. Alternatively she will make a very rewarding day-sailer for friends and family, and for club racing. She is equipped with 2 ... read more

Schooner 'Westflinghe', Sea going vessel, by. 1883, dim. 21.70 x 5.00 x 2.35/4.20m. John Deere 240HP built in 2009, 10 running hours, schooner rigged, compl. new luxe interior, bridge with seat, beautiful galley with Boretti equipment and dining area, cozy saloon with view over water, 3 x double cabin, luxury bathroom and Finnish Sauna. Very well maintained. Complete rebuikt in 2010/2011... read more

The beautifully shaped Tumlare class, designed by Knud H. Reimer, are absolutely stunning and don’t disappoint when it comes to sailing performance either. The Tumlare has a slim hull with a distinctive canoe stern and stern-hung rudder. This particular boat built in 1937 has been in the West Country for most of her life and most recently been moored on the Tamar at Saltash. Lovingly maintained in recent years, she is located in East Cornwall, on well-maintained road trailer, ready for the 2025 season. This class has real pedigree and the famous Adlard Coles described in his b... read more