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Enquire about Lug Rigged Hillyard Ketch

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Lug rigged ketch boat under sail

Launched as a 5 ton Hillyard in 1937. Altered by a well known West country boat builder and traditional ship owner in his retirement with a Colin Archer style stern, larger coachroof and 2 mast standing lug rig. The result is a striking and very interesting little boat with good headroom and a traditional but easily handled rig. This is an unusual and interesting boat.

  • Designer: David Hillyard
  • Builder: David Hillyard
  • Year: 1937
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 25'
  • Beam: 8'6"
  • Draft: 4'
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Enquire about Buchanan Cruiser Racer Sloop

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Classic sailing yacht out of the water

Designed by Alan Buchanan and built by Priors of Burnham to Lloyds100A1, she was designed for racing in RORC Class II. She had a successful early racing career proving to be a fast and easily handled boat. A series of careful owners kept her well maintained and up to date with a new engine in 2018 and major professional refit in 2007/2008. Laid up without use for the last 3 years she is now in need of a refit. Thorough survey inspection carried out in September 2021, report available. The list of work required to get her back in shape is known and has been quoted for by various yards so any prospective owner will have a good idea of what they are taking on and what the costs will be. 6 berths with 6'6" headroom, Beta Marine 38hp diesel with Darglow propeller. A very elegant and fast cruiser racer ideal for classic regattas.

  • Designer: Alan Buchanan
  • Builder: Priors of Burnham
  • Year: 1959
  • Location: North Wales
  • Length on deck: 41'
  • Beam: 11'
  • Draft: 6'
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Enquire about Alan Buchanan Bermudan Yawl

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Classic wooden yacht for sale

Alan Buchanan yawl designed as a comfortable long distance cruising yacht and built to Lloyds100A1 in 1966. She has covered many miles in the present ownership with trips around the Med and across the Atlantic and back. She is a high volume yacht for her length and easily handled by one or two people. 5 berths including a double forward, 6'7" headroom in the saloon. Recently brought back to the UK and put through a spring refit.

  • Designer: Buchanan, Alan
  • Builder: G.F. Smeeth, Essex
  • Year: 1966
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 37'6"
  • Beam: 10'3"
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Lug Rigged Day Boat

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Wooden clinker day boat on a trailer

Traditionally built clinker lug rigged day boat inspired by the Stroma yawls of Scotland. Built by shipwright Peter Matheson of Glasgow in 2010 for the current owners. Oak planking on oak frames with plywood decks and coachroof. Dipping lug rig on an unstayed mast. 14hp Beta Marine diesel inboard engine with low hours. Complete with a good quality RM road trailer.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Peter Matheson
  • Year: 2010
  • Location: Somerset
  • Length on deck: 21'
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Enquire about MFV Gaff Ketch

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gaff ketch rigged sailboat

Motor Fishing Vessel built by Millers and Sons in St Monance for George Clark of Clark Shoes. She has had a varied life, some of it spent fishing but much as a private yacht. Converted to her current configuration by the present owner after his purchase in 1993. she is a comfortable live aboard cruising yacht with 5 berths including a double up forward. Gardner 6LX 110hp diesel in very tidy condition. A purposeful looking yacht, ideal for live aboard cruising with the capability to go anywhere in comfort.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Miller and Sons
  • Year: 1953
  • Location: Isle of Man
  • Length on deck: 40'
  • Beam: 14'11"
  • Draft: 6'6"
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Enquire about North Quay 19

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North Quay 19

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North Quay 19 built by North Quay marine in 2008, the largest of their day sailers at the time. A great concept of boat, light enough to tow behind a moderate family car, great performance and looks, space for 6 adults while sailing and she can sleep 4 under the camping awning. A real head turner with good performance, nicely built and kept in very smart condition, complete with a virtually new Honda outboard engine, covers and a a good road trailer. Ready to go condition.

  • Designer: Spears, Ted
  • Builder: North Quay Marine
  • Year: 2008
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 19'3"
  • Beam: 7'1"
  • Draft: 1'10"/3'2"
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Enquire about Quarter Tonner Racing Yacht

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Varnished wooden racing yacht on a mooring

Designed by David Thomas as a Quarter Tonner racing yacht which has been campaigned by various owners over the years. Her last IRC rating in 2016 was 0.866 which is very favourable compared to other GRP Quarter Tonner yachts making her a competitive yacht even in the modern fleet. She requires some tidying up of the varnish particularly around the stern. The hull and yacht are complete with rig, sails and an outboard engine. The boat sits on a double axle road trailer so can be towed away using a 4WD vehicle. A cost effective way of partaking in some very competitive racing with a boat that certainly stands out from the crowd.

  • Designer: David Thomas
  • Builder: Fank Hoare
  • Year: 1975
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 28'
  • Beam: 9'
  • Draft: 5'
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Enquire about Miller Fifer 33′ Ketch

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Wooden motor sailer on a mooring

The Miller fifers were built to the lines of the Scottish fishing boats built at Jimmy Millers yard and consequently are known for the seaworthiness and robust build. The 33' version was one of the most popular with their generous internal volume and decent rig, they made very comfortable and safe cruising boats. Thorough refit in previous ownership with significant work done to the machinery and running gear in the last 3 years including engine overhaul, new shaft and stern gland and a new exhaust system. Very smart interior with 4 good berths and lots of headroom. Perfect cruising boat for northern climates, very safe, easy to handle and lots of volume for the length.

  • Designer: James Miller
  • Builder: J Miller & Sons, St Monance
  • Year: 1961
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 33'
  • Beam: 10'4"
  • Draft: 4'
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Enquire about Nicholson Jolina Sloop

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Wooden sailing yacht tied to a pontoon

The Jolina was popular and successful cruiser racer that hit a sweet spot in terms of size, pace and manageability making them a very successful class with many examples still sailing today. Ideal for family cruising or classic regatta racing. Major refit work in current ownership including a new deck, new Beta engine, complete new rig including sails and spars and new keel bolts in 2017. January 2022 survey available. A fine looking yacht in tidy condition, ready for the season.

  • Designer: Charles Nicholson
  • Builder: Clare Lallows
  • Year: 1960
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 35'
  • Beam: 9'
  • Draft: 6'
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Enquire about Hillyard 9 ton Sloop

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9 ton Hillyard built by Hillyards in 1961. Normal layout with centre cockpit, aft cabin, forward sleeping cabin and central saloon. Professional refit in 2020 including new rigging and keel bolts. 6 berths including a double in aft cabin. Yanmar 3GM 30 diesel. A spacious and comfortable family cruising yacht. Recently discovered that an engine mount has broken and all 4 need replacing. The owners have decided to offer the boat at a very low price for a quick sale as she is. The boat is in need of a general tidy up and refit, but given the amount of professional work done in recent years the jobs required should be mostly accomplished by a competent amateur.

  • Designer: David Hillyard
  • Builder: Hillyards of Littlehampton
  • Year: 1961
  • Location: Sussex
  • Length on deck: 32'
  • Beam: 8'7"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Replica

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Built by RB Boatbuilding in Bristol in 2017 based on the lines of a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter from circa 1906. A traditionally built sailing yacht fitted out with a comfortable interior giving a double aft cabin and 4 other single berths with 6'7" headroom in the saloon. Used as a private sailing yacht since her launch and well looked after. 2021 survey available

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: RB Boatbuilding
  • Year: 2017
  • Location: France
  • Length on deck: 41'5"
  • Beam: 12'4"
  • Draft: 6'4"
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Enquire about Buchanan East Anglian Sloop

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Classic wooden sailing yacht on a mooring

A nice example of the East Anglian sloop, a popular design from Buchanan that offered comfortable and safe family cruising in a sensible sized boat. Recent refit which included a new cockpit sole, complete engine service and new paint and varnish. Fairly recent rig with 2 brand new headsails. New deck, toe rails and rubbing strakes in fairly recent past. good headroom with 4 berths and a nice sized cockpit.

  • Designer: Alan Buchanan
  • Builder: Dixon Kerly Ltd, Maldon
  • Year: 1962
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 27'8"
  • Beam: 8'
  • Draft: 4'6"
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