Boat category: Sail classic

Enquire about Heard Tosher 20

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GRP Heard Tosher 20 gaff cutter for sale

The first example of the Tosher 20 built by Terry and Martin Heard of Gaffers and Luggers in Cornwall, they went on to build many of this class which proved a popular and versatile boat for many owners. A coachroof was added at a later date giving a small 2 berth cabin but still keeping a large, deep and safe cockpit, ideal for racing or family sailing. 2017 mast and rigging. Yanmar 1Gm10 diesel engine. Lovely looking boat and a oy to sail.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Gaffers and Luggers, Falmouth
  • Year: 1988
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 20'
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 3'9"
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Enquire about Herreshoff 6 Meter

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Classic wooden regatta yacht for sale

Designed by Starling Burgess to the 6 Meter rule and built by Herreshoff in 1921. Campaigned in England in 1921 as part of the USA 6 meter team and has remained here ever since. Planked in Honduras mahogany with lead keel and bronze keel bolts. Raced by professional crew in present ownership, she has won every regatta she has entered around the south coast of England. This is an exceptionally fast yacht that would seemingly rate extremely favourably under IRC and could prove to be a real gem of a regatta boat with the potential to winner a lot of silverware. Available to view as part of an open day of the yard near Southampton on 17th August 2025

  • Designer: Starling Burgess
  • Builder: Herreshoff
  • Year: 1921
  • Location: Hampshire
  • Length on deck: 27'4"
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Westmacott Gaff Cutter

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Classic wooden gaff cutter yacht for sale

Designed by Alfred Westmacott, the man behind the well known X-OD yachts and Solent Sunbeams which both still have active fleets in the Solent. An elegant gaff cutter that had a major rebuild in 2005. Sailed by the present owner since 2008, raced regularly with great success and professionally maintained every year. A brilliant regatta boat or pocket cruiser, easily handled with a well set up rig and comfortable interior. Attractively priced and ready to sail.

  • Designer: Alfred Westmacott
  • Builder: Woodnutts of Bembridge
  • Year: 1932
  • Location: Hampshire
  • Length on deck: 26'2"
  • Beam: 7'6"
  • Draft: 3'7"
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Enquire about John Kerr Rowing Skiff

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Clinker plywood rowing skiff for sale

Built by John Kerr to a very high professional standard. Built by Keer for himself as the last boat he built when suffering with lung cancer and named Hope. She is clearly a boat ideally suited to lake and river use. 2 rowing positions with space for kit and family, she comes with oars and a road trailer. There is a small rig which will need some attention to get it working correctly.

  • Designer: Phillip C. Bolger
  • Builder: John Kerr Boatbuilder
  • Year: 2000
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 17'10"
  • Beam: 4'6"
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Enquire about Pedersen & Thuesen International Dragon

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Classic International Dragon yacht for sale

International Dragon built by Pedersen & Thuesen for the Colmans mustard family, launched in 1956. She was one of 7 boats built with the same lines that had been exaggerated within the class rules, seemingly making these boats faster than many of her contemporaries. Major refit work in present 23 year ownership with a successful race record including winning the 2016 Dragon Classics. Complete with road trailer and race sails.

  • Designer: Johan Anker
  • Builder: Pedersen & Thuesen, Denmark
  • Year: 1956
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 29'3
  • Beam: 6'5"
  • Draft: 3'11"
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Enquire about West Solent One Design W11

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West Solent One Design yacht for sale

Lovely example of the West Solent One Design, totally rebuilt by Jamie Clay and Fabian Bush between 1990-2001. Raced extensively on the east coast by the previous owner with a very good record. Further professional refit 2025 has put her in excellent fettle. A very simple boat with no engine, basic electrics and largely original rig but she is in excellent structural condition and could be a very successful boat on the classic yacht regatta circuit. Sensibly priced and ready for the season.

  • Designer: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
  • Builder: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
  • Year: 1925
  • Location: Kent
  • Length on deck: 34'6"
  • Beam: 7'6"
  • Draft: 5'
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Enquire about 39′ Laurent Giles Bermudan Cutter

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Classic Laurent Giles yacht for sale

Laurent Giles bermudan cutter launched in 1938. A boat very typical of Giles designs, she bears many resemblances to the first Vertue Andrillot. In present ownership for many years, she has been sailed extensively and professionally maintained, however in recent years her condition has declined due to the health of the owner. a big volume heavy displacement yacht with 6 berths and a good Volvo Penta D2-55 engine. This boat certainly has a project element to her but is able to be sailed away as she is.

  • Designer: Laurent Giles
  • Builder: J. Hinks & Son
  • Year: 1938
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 38'10"
  • Beam: 10'8"
  • Draft: 6'
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Enquire about West Country Gaff Ketch

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Traditional gaff ketch sailing vessel for sale

West Country gaff ketch built by Pearce of Looe in 1919. A yacht with a very interesting and varied history, she was owned by author George Millar and it is understood she was the first pleasure boat into Paris at the end of WWII, entertaining visiting royals aboard. Major refit work in the current and previous ownership including hull and deck repairs, engines rebuilt and overhauled rig. The project is not yet complete and the current owner is looking for the right person to take her and finish off the work. She has a very good pair of engines, all new wiring and overhauled rig ready to be stepped. she is dry and tight but the interior fit out needs completing. she is a big volume yacht with elegant lines and is a vessel worthy of the effort to get her finished and back to sea.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Pearce of Looe
  • Year: 1919
  • Location: Sussex
  • Length on deck: 50'
  • Beam: 13'
  • Draft: 5'
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Enquire about Arthur Ransomes Fred Shepherd Yacht

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Arthur Ransomes classic sailing yacht for sale

Selina King was designed by Fred Shepherd and built by Harry King & Sons in 1938 for the author Arthur Ransome, the biggest yacht he had built. After passing through several owners and crossing the Atlantic, she was bought by the current owner while lying neglected in Bermuda and a major refurbishment commenced, ending with her being launched in 2023 at the same yard in which she was built in Suffolk. A largely rebuilt boat with lots of new equipment and hardware. Rich with history, this elegant yacht is rather special and will bring much joy to her next custodian.

  • Designer: Fred Shepherd
  • Builder: Harry King & Sons
  • Year: 1938
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Length on deck: 35'10"
  • Beam: 9'10"
  • Draft: 5'
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Enquire about Salcombe B Class

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A rare Salcombe B Class racing dinghy, designed by Edgar Cover of Salcombe and built by Morgan Giles in 1935. Professionally refurbished between 2010 and 2017. Complete with nearly new Dacron sails, electric outboard and excellent combination road trailer and launching trolley.

  • Designer: Edgar Cove
  • Builder: Morgan Giles
  • Year: 1935
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 16'
  • Beam: 5'11"
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