Very tidy example of the ever popular Holman 26 design, she had a major period of refit work with the previous owner between 2014-2019. Good sails and standing rigging, Beta Marine 14hp diesel engine. Smart interior with 4 berths. Very well equipped yacht, in commission and sailing this summer. Full details of refit work available. Sensibly priced small cruising yacht in tidy condition.
Laurent Giles Vertue built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain and exhibited there as an example of British craftsmanship. Only 3 owners since new and has always been well maintained. Honduras mahogany hull on oak, short doghouse with large cockpit and 2 berth accommodation. Yanmar 10hp diesel. A very smart example in sound condition with a long list of refit work carried out professionally in the last 4 years. Thorough refit in November 2022 including all new keel bolts, hull repairs and an overhaul of rig and mast. November 2022 insurance survey available.
May 2025 hull gloss painted, primed and antifouled with Sea Jet 33, all preseason minor repairs carried out, deck painted, 4 coats of G4 and 4 coats of International Schooner varnish applied ready for a new owner in 2026.
Miss Silver motor sailer built by Silvers Ltd in 1963. Major rebuild in previous ownership by Ocean Yacht Company, Falmouth with a new engine, systems, deck and superstructure, plus it seems as if much of the interior was new at that time. Professionally maintained in recent years. 2 berth aft cabin with heads plus a saloon with 2 settee berths. Beta Marine 50hp engine. Well presented yacht with good space. 2025 insurance survey available.
Built in Holland for the retiring captain of the Dutch Royal Yacht, she was a no expense spared build funded by the Dutch royal family. It is said that Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Beatrix both learnt to sail in this yacht. She is a stretched example of the Englyn design, slightly bigger in all dimensions. Continually upgraded and well maintained, this is a fine yacht planked in top quality teak with a stunning and comfortable interior. Well equipped and in commission, a very special pedigree yacht.
One of the most famous offshore racing yachts of the 20th century, Ortac was designed by Robert Clark and had an illustrious career from her first win in the Heligoland Race of 1937 right through to the 1970's when she could still be seen winning races. As one of the most decorated ocean racing boats of her period, this is a yacht with the heritage and provenance to set her apart and makes her deserving of the refit she now requires. A refit was started by her late owner, but when he passed away the work stopped and she has been laid up in a shed awaiting her next custodian. The family have made the decision to let her go with a very attractive token asking price. This is a yacht of superior pedigree and provenance, a yacht we would all love to see at classic regatta events once again and a piece of our maritime history that deserves to be saved and rebuilt.
A superb gaff cutter design from the board of Ed Burnett, sister ship to the well known Zinnia she was built by MB Yachts of Dorset in 2001. The third boat built to this now legendary design, she was completed to the very high standards expected of MB Yachts and is a wonderful blend of traditional design with modern materials. With lines clearly inspired by the traditional working boats, Burnett has created a wonderful yacht with capability and performance beyond that of her moderate 30' length on deck. The generous beam and construction methods create a spacious interior with 4 good berths and a headroom of over 6'1. The rig, carefully upgraded by her diligent owners, gives excellent performance proven by her regular successes in modern and classic regatta events. A remarkable yacht with Burnetts trademark sweet lines, superb performance and an extensive recent maintenance list.
Built to an American design by two Swedish brothers and sailed by them to the West Indies and back in the early 1960's. Bought by the present owner in 2002, she has been through several major periods of refit including all new laminated oak frames, a new interior including all systems, new teak deck in 2023 and new rigging in 2026. An unusual boat here in the UK with her very shallow draft at only 3' with the centreboard up. This allows access to areas most 40' yachts cannot go, including the European canals and makes her a very versatile and attractive design. Her rig is also unusual with a 'mule sail' on a roller between main and mizzen masts. The rig is perfectly set up for single handed sailing with roller headsails and a boomed staysail. A very fine yacht in superb condition that has been professionally maintained without concern for cost. 2026 survey available. Sensibly priced due to the owners personal circumstances meaning a quick sale is required.
Elegant pocket cruising yacht designed by A.R. Luke. Gaff sloop rig with a simple 2 berth cabin. Outboard engine carried on the transom for simplicity. All teak hull with lead keel and bronze keel bolts. In need of some refurbishment but a lovely yacht built of excellent materials.
Built by E. Williams of Cowes in 1908. Refurbished by a local Chichester shipwright and bought by the current owner in 2021. Used locally in Chichester harbour where she has been a wonderful boat for weekend exploration. He relatively shallow draft with a dagger board means she can get up the shallow creeks and can be kept on a cheap drying mud mooring. In winter she is trailered away for low cost winter storage. With a suitable trailer she could easily to be towed on the road. 2 berths for weekend camping trips. Yanmar 1GM engine. A delightful boat that is in commission and being used this spring. Sensibly priced offering a lot of fun on the water.
Designed by Kim Holman, a prolific and highly successful British naval architect responsible for numerous superb designs of note. Built by the reputable Whisstocks Yard in Woodbridge who frequently took on Holmans builds. A well proportioned, elegant and sea kindly cruising boat with many features long desired by the cruising yachtsman. The ketch rig is easily handled and offers numerous sail configurations depending on weather conditions and point of sail. With control lines led aft to the cockpit with an electric winch the rig is very easily handled even in rough conditions. Her large sociable cockpit and wide side decks make her easy to move about. The interior is split into 3 separate areas, doghouse, saloon and forepeak offering 6 berths including a double up forward. Good refit history, well maintained and ready for the season. 2025 survey available.
The Classic Channel Regatta is taking place this week with some gentle racing in very calm conditions out of Dartmouth. Several boats we are selling are taking part including Windweaver, a 40' bermudan ketch. This is a very strong and capable yacht which has cruised extensively with the current owners. Some nice shots of her in Start Bay this week!woodenships.co.uk/sailing-yacht/40-bermudan-cruising-ketch/... See MoreSee Less
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