Great Coastal Cruiser and Liveaboard, Offshore passages no problem 'Sea Laughter 2' is a spacious 45' Motor Sailor, built in 1960 by Miller&Sons in Fife to fishing vessel standards. She has been commissioned as a pleasure yacht, with extra ballast keel for sailing. Initially rigged as a sloop, she has now been re-rigged as a ketch and has remarkable sailing abilities. Originally built from Pitch Pine on Oak Frames, large sections of the topsides have been re-planked with Teak in 2008. Substantial structural repairs to the stern and deck in 2018/19. LoA 13.72m, ... read more

HISTORY & DESCRIPTION: The legendary David Hillyard needs little introduction as one of the most successful wooden boat-builders of the twentieth century, producing a staggering eight hundred boats from two-half tonners to large ocean-going schooners. The yard on the River Arun in Littlehampton, established in the 1920s is recognised for producing traditional, well-built family cruising yachts for a reasonable price. The popular standard Four-Tonners were built in reasonable numbers from the 1930s until the 1960s and mostly feature an aft cockpit and transom stern. The design offer... read more

1969 classic C & C racer cruiser. Built in Ontario now sailed in the UK. In very good condition. New main, stack pack, lazy jacks and asymetric. 50 hp Ford. New cutlass bearing. Instant starter. Red vinyl wrap.... read more

Built and commissioned in 1971, designed by Alan Buchanan, hull built by Seamaster and the boat finished by Offshore Yachts of Royston. White hull and superstructure fitted with skeg, as designed by Peter Brown in 1973. Remained in family from new.... read more

The Golden Hind 31 "Keppel" as featured for many years in Practical Boat Owner and other publications is now reluctantly for sale. Cruised extensively throughout Europe with a Decade service carried out in 2012/13 including full engine overhaul, new rigging, new Treadmaster and much more. Excellent opportunity to acquire this cherished and much publicised cruiser that has been set up for comfortable cruising in all conditions, particularly the Mediterranean... read more

Built in 1996, Norfolk Oyster (Hull no. 112). These wonderful boats make ideal family day-boats suitable for estuary and coastal sailing and her simple gunter rig also makes her easy for solo sailing. She is presented complete, with the following equipment: She sits on an SBS break back road trailer that makes single handed launching and recovery really easy. She has a Yamaha four-stroke 2.5hp motor new in 2015, boom cover (2017), cockpit cover (2019), anchor, warps and swimming ladder. Viewing by appointment only and the boat is currently ashore and in indoor storage under cover. Please e... read more

Norfolk Gypsy 102 ‘Redshank’ has been professionally serviced by Neil Thompson Boats for the last seventeen years and is in amazing condition. The condition of her gel coat on her topsides is fabulous with a deep shine. The same is true of the soft cream gel coat on her deck, cabin and cockpit. Redshank has been fully refurbished this winter and so is in immaculate condition and will be sold with a 12 month extended manufacturers warranty.... read more

'ALCYONE' is a professionally restored example of this one-design class, by a qualified boat-builder from 2011-2019. Alcyone was built by the well-respected yard of Cardnell Brothers on the East Coast for C J Tinson of Colchester in 1960. She was stationed in West Mersea during the 1960s. In the 1970s in Faversham in the new ownership of John Schwerdt of Lewes, Sussex. Transported to Pembrokeshire she has been refurbished and restored from the keel up and is a fine and pretty example of this class of fast sloop. Shipped back to the Medway on the east coast, she was launched with ... read more

Constructed in Italy in 1963 this distinct mahogany 15 metre motorsailer has recently undergone extensive restoration and is awaiting a new loving owner. Built at the famous Picchioti shipyard, it is a one-off design created by F.A. Boretti who loved classical and interesting proportions. A new 320 HP heavy duty Daewoo engine is the powerhouse behind this traditional boat, with a cruising speed of 12 Knots. Many extras include separate service batteries, dynamo, beautiful canopies, rear platform with shower, completely kitted out cockpit, fly bridge, solar panels, a long teak deck, davits, as... read more

General Specification Designer : Based on Folkboat Builder : Easticks of Acle, Norfolk LOD : 6.4m (21ft 0in) Beam : 1.91m (6ft 3in) Draft : 0.99m (3ft 3in) Keel : Fin Construction Wood clinker construction Canoe stern/double-ender Raked stem Mahogany on oak White hull with varnished superstructure and decks Fixed ballasted keel Cockpit with seating and lockers to both sides Hawse pipe Substantially renovated by the International Boatbuilding College at Lowestoft in 1990s Extensive work to planking and timbers 2011/12 Exterior superstructure, cabin sole boards and boom r... read more

1993 Heard 28 Gaffer, long keel and Yanmar HM35, 30hp inboard diesel engine. Carlotta is a beautiful boat for gaffer festivals or just general pleasure sailing. Her beamy interior allows plenty of accommodation space, with a forward double berth, and additional single and convertible double in the saloon. The current owner purchased her in 2015 to cruise the Channel and visit Brittany for the festivals of St Malo, Paimpol, Brest and Douarnenez, and of course enjoy more local gaffer events in the Solent. Only for sale as the owner has recently moved and is now embarking on a boat share. Sociall... read more

MCGRUER 27' 5 TONNER DESIGNED AND BUILT BY THE FAMOUS SCOTTISH BOATYARD MCGRUER IN 1937. SHE WAS AWARDED BOAT OF THE SHOW IN THE KELVIN HALL GLASGOW THAT YEAR. NOTED HISTORY OF THE YACHT INCLUDING A CRUISE TO NORWAY AND CRUISE AROUND IRELAND. RE-ENGINED WITH YANMAR 2GM DIESEL RECENT LITTLE USED SAILS HER CURRENT OWNER IS A SHIPWRIGHT WHO HAS LOOKED AFTER HER AND MAINTAINED HER. MUCH ADMIRED AT THE CLASSIC MCGRUER REGATTA IN THE CLYDE. PRICE: £8950 TEL: JOHN 07715421199 IF YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL WE CAN HELP WITH FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.... read more

CLASSIC 42 YACHT LAURENT GILES 1962 THOROUGH MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME OVER THE YEARS. Designed as a Yawl now sailed as a sloop. Surveyed 2014. Link for photos & full spec: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/af0ws8qexwynt9r/AABwsqu-iixpKNr4BQeXuWE0a?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/33gshm19j18bxmm/Scythe%20for%20sale%20specs.doc?dl=0... read more

An immediately recognisable Laurent Giles design, this yacht has made 2 Atlantic crossings, cruised the West Indies and down to S Americas, she has cruised the Baltic and the Med. Length on deck 38ft Lwl 26ft Beam 10 ft Draft 54/69 Tonnage 10TM Designed by Jack Laurent Giles of Lymington. Built by Elkins of Christchurch. 1964 Elkins was a major yard at the time and worked closely with the Laurent Giles design office building most of the UK Vertues. Jack Laurent Giles and his staff were one of the big players in yacht design at the time with many famous d... read more

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Kingfisher, an historic naval built vessel ideal as a weekend home, or small liveaboard. Kingfisher still has many original features, and provides surprising space for her size. Kingfisher offers four berths in two cabins, a double in one that also has a separate toilet/shower cubicle, and a seating area in the saloon that can convert to another double berth or two singles. The classically fitted saloon houses a log burner,and also has a galley area with a sink with hot and cold water, a small oven and hob, and storage. The cockpi... read more

Robert Tucker designed centre cockit ketch, built 1970, mahogany AGBA strip planking. 5 full length berths in 3 cabins including separate aft cabin. Comprehensive refit of all systems 2004 - 2008, lightly used then professionally laid up and stored ashore under cover since 2013 as I now have a larger yacht (also a ketch). Easily handled shallow draft yacht in good condition, ideal for exploring the East Coast rivers.... read more

A unique opportunity to acquire one of the earliest classic yachts afloat. Sorceress a 60ft Gaff Cutter designed and built by Arthur E Payne in 1878 for Captain Lynch Staunton a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron. Captain Lynch Staunton also owned Mermaid 1860 built by Arthur Paynes father Alfred. Sorceress was launched in the year of Alfreds death so one could imagine her being on the cusp of the evolution of yacht design with Arthur Payne going on to produce yachts such as Cariad, Javelin, Wayward and Artemis. At 60ft LOD 13ft Beam and 9ft 6ins Draft, Sorceress is a very hand... read more