Boat category: Sail classic

Enquire about Kim Holman Cruiser Racer Sloop

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Another superb Kim Holman yacht, at the cutting edge of yacht design and construction in her day with a separate skeg hung rudder aft of the keel to reduce wetted surface area and improve performance. Proved as a fast and capable yacht over the years, not least in the current ownership during which time she has been sailed with a crew of 2 many thousands of miles around the Atlantic, also participating successfully in Antigua Classics regatta in 2014 and 2015. Major refit between 2009-2012 with constant upgrading and maintenance since then. Recent thorough refit, now looking very smart and ready to go sailing. Possible 9 berths with excellent headroom. A beautiful, fast and capable yacht from the pinnacle of British wooden yacht design.

  • Designer: Kim holman
  • Builder: Tucker Brown
  • Year: 1967
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 42'8"
  • Beam: 11'4"
  • Draft: 7'
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Enquire about Looe Lugger Guiding Star

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Traditional wooden gaff rigged vessel for sale

Built in Looe as a sailing drift netter, she was one of the last Looe boats built solely to fish under sail so she has lovely underwater lines giving her good performance. First converted to a yacht in 1936 and has been through several owners and undergone various major refit periods. The present owner has kept up the maintenance to a good standard and improved the rig and performance. 5 berths including a double up forward with excellent headroom. Volvo 38hp diesel installed in 2015. Detailed list of maintenance in last 5 years is available plus a copy of the 2021 survey report. A very fine traditional vessel with lots of pedigree and a well documented history. Significant 2026 price reduction due to the owner purchasing another vessel.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: James Angear, Looe
  • Year: 1907
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 38'9"
  • Beam: 10'8"
  • Draft: 6'5"
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Enquire about Falmouth Pilot Cutter Pellew

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Traditional wooden charter vessel for sale

Built by Luke Powell and his Working Sail Yard to the lines of the original Falmouth Pilot Cutter 'Vincent'. Launched in 2020, she is now operating as a successful charter vessel. Built solely with charter and sail training in mind, she was constructed to MCA Category 0 standards enabling her to sail worldwide with guests/trainees plus the crew. Oak on oak hull, all bronze fastened and designed to last. 8 comfortable guest berths plus a crew cabin aft. 3 watertight bulkheads. 2 electric-powered bronze capstans on deck aid handling the rig and mooring lines. A hugely impressive and elegant sailing boat, proven to be fast, easily handled and an excellent charter platform. Pellew is an 'as new' sailing yacht for sale for half the new build cost. VAT will be charged on the sale price

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Working Sail Ltd
  • Year: 2020
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 68'
  • Beam: 18'
  • Draft: 9'8"
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Enquire about John Alden Malabar Sloop

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Classic varnished yacht on a mooring

Designed by John alden and built by the Wing on Shing Shipyard in Hong Kong. The Malabar class is a design well known for superb elegant lines, good sailing performance and a lot of volume for her modest length. All teak hull, varnished from new. New teak on plywood deck in 2005. Expansive and comfortable cockpit with complete tent to create an extra dry space on wet days. Professionally maintained in current 20 year ownership with a long list of upgrades including rigging, sails, engine and electronics. Recently commissioned for the summer season.

  • Designer: John G. Alden and Co. Inc.
  • Builder: Wing on Shing Shipyard, Hong Kong
  • Year: 1961
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 33'3"
  • Beam: 9'9"
  • Draft: 5'4"
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Enquire about Max Oertz Bermudan Cutter

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Classic wooden bermudan sailing yacht

Designed by the Kaisers personal naval architect Max Oertz, the creator of some of the most well-known big class sailing yachts of the 20th century. An unusual design at the time, she has captivating lines and also proved to be a fast boat. This remains true to the present day, and she is a competitive and exciting sailing boat for classic yacht regattas. Updated and well maintained in the present ownership, she had a new engine in 2007, new keel, keel bolts and lower planking in 2013, a complete new teak deck in 2019 and new sails in 2016 to list some of the refit items. An eye catching, comfortable and spacious classic sailing yacht in lovely condition.

  • Designer: Max Oertz
  • Builder: Hans Heidtmann, Hamburg
  • Year: 1925
  • Location: Rotterdam
  • Length on deck: 44'
  • Beam: 10'6"
  • Draft: 6'9"
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Enquire about Sparkman and Stephens teak sloop

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Classic teak sailing yacht out of the water

Sparkman and Stephens design No.153, built in 1949 in Hong Kong. All teak hull and totally original teak interior joinery. She has been in the current family ownership since 1967 and is now in need for a restoration. This is a fine looking yacht with much of her original joinery, fixtures and fittings surely well worth the time and cost to get her back afloat.

  • Designer: Sparkman and stephens
  • Builder: AH King Slipways, Hong Kong
  • Year: 1949
  • Location: Larnaca
  • Length on deck: 45'
  • Beam: 10'6"
  • Draft: 6'
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Enquire about Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Breeze

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Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Breeze

Built by Coopers of Pill in 1887, she is the only remaining Pilot Cutter from this yard's sailing yachts. Totally rebuilt by RB Boatbuilding of Bristol, launched in 2016. The rebuild was very thorough with only a few small parts of the original boat left, the work has been done to a very high standard and the yacht is in excellent condition. She is smaller than most pilot cutters making her much easier to handle so she can be sailed with only 2 people. 7 berths including a double in the saloon. Twin electric motors with an 11kva generator. A very smart example of one of our traditional sailing yachts for sale, in as new condition but with all the history and pedigree that comes with a working boat of this age. 2017 survey available.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Coopers of Pill
  • Year: 1887
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 39'6"
  • Beam: 12'6"
  • Draft: 6'6"
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Enquire about 6 Meter Rule Gaff Cutter

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6 meter rule gaff cutter yacht for sale

Designed and built to the 6 meter rule in 1905, she is a very early example of the class and has been in present family ownership for 50 years. Recent professional refit including new mast. Planked in Pitch Pine on oak frames, all bronze screw fastened. Gaff cutter rig on Noble Spars mast. 4 berths in smart interior. A stunning looking yacht with superb performance in the right conditions, currently in good sound and smart condition.

  • Designer: Stow, A.E.
  • Builder: A.E. Stow, Shoreham
  • Year: 1905
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 33'
  • Beam: 6'6"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Arthur Robb Admirals Cup yacht

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Arthur Robb Admirals Cup yacht Classic Yacht

Built in 1959 for ocean racer Selwyn Slater as a larger development of his previous and successful Uomie. Ramrod had a distinguished racing career and was one of 3 boats in the '59 winning Admirals Cup team as well as victories in a number of other offshore races. Planked in two layers of Makore on oak frames with a sheathed plywood deck. Nanni diesel 37hp fitted in 2004. Big powerful rig with a good suit of sails. She is a true pedigree offshore boat from a spectacular era of British yacht design.

  • Designer: Arthur Robb
  • Builder: Port Hamble Ltd
  • Year: 1959
  • Location: Rotterdam
  • Length on deck: 45'
  • Beam: 11'2"
  • Draft: 7'9"
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Enquire about 45′ Gaff Rigged Cutter

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Gaff rigged pilot cutter for sale

Inspired by the lines of a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter and built by the owner, a professional shipwright, over a number of years and launched in 2014. Built from choice materials with all copper and bronze fastenings, her build quality is exceptionally good. She has undergone several seasons of trials and voyages including a round Britain expedition proving herself to be a very manageable and sea kindly sailing yacht. Cleverly designed dog house gives shelter on deck and a safe entrance to below decks. Large comfortable interior with 10 berths total. A fantastic sailing boat in a traditional vein with modifications to suit the modern sailor. VAT PAID.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Year: 2012
  • Location: Sussex
  • Length on deck: 45'7"
  • Beam: 13'2"
  • Draft: 7'8"
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