One of the last wooden boats built by Hillyards of Littlehampton, this 13 ton sloop is considered by many in Hillyard circles as one of the finest maintained examples afloat. the 13 tonner refers to her Thames Tonnage, a measure of interior volume, and is a stretched version of the more common 12 tonner. She offers 6 berths including 2 doubles in an aft cabin, saloon and forward cabin with 2 heads compartments and a shower. Excellent headroom of 1.95m in the saloon. The centre cockpit is sheltered by a sprayhood and connected aft canopy which can make the cockpit entirely enclosed and weather proof providing an extra dry living space when aboard. When sailing the whole canvas cockpit cover can be lowered which opens the cockpit to the elements. A lovely yacht which has had only 2 owners in all her years, she has been carefully maintained and upgraded by the present owners. A perfect live aboard cruising yacht offering a lot of volume and space for the length.
Gaff ketch built in St Ives in 1920 as a fishing drifter, working out of St Ives until 1934. Later she had a rich and varied career with the military during WWII, first of all carrying out spying missions along the Baltic coast of Germany and then taking part in Operation Dynamo giving her the coveted status as a Dunkirk Little Ship. She carries numerous mementos of her war service years aboard giving a tangible and humbling link to her incredible history. Rebuilt from the keel up in current ownership, this work was completed in 2022. Surveyors and a naval architect were involved in the whole process and there is a full record of what work was done including all technical drawings. The result is a very comfortable and spacious traditional cruising vessel with all modern systems and comforts. She has been cruised extensively, much of it single or short handed and has been maintained professionally since the completion of her rebuild. A remarkable boat with an unrivalled history in superb condition, there is very little afloat that compares to this magnificent yacht.
Bermudan sloop designed by Alan Buchanan and built by the reputable Sutton & Smith in Essex. Built to the highest possible standard with excellent craftsmanship and super choice of materials. Iroko planking on CRE frames with a lead keel, bronze keel bolts and bronze strap floors. No ferrous metals to be found anywhere which means she has remained in excellent condition and will provide years of low maintenance sailing. Nicely maintained by her diligent owners, she is presented in smart condition and ready to sail. 5 berths including a double in the fore cabin. 1.9m headroom in the doghouse. Davey Hotpot solid fuel cabin heater. A super example of British yacht building and design.
A superb example of the well respected Z4 class. She went through a comprehensive refit in 2023, and since then the present owner has had further work carried out. Presented in very smart ready to go condition. Refurbished Yanmar 1Gm10 engine. 2 berths and Taylors paraffin stove. Recent work has included replacing a keel bolts, all new strap floor bolts, new engine beds, rudder pintles and a complete cosmetic refit inside and out. One of the nicest examples of the class afloat.
The last yacht designed and built by Alfred Mylne Senior, Trefoil of Kames is a yacht with legendary status on the west coast of Scotland. Built for Mrs Jean Wilson, the fascinating voyages carried out by this intrepid lady involved her charting every nook and cranny of the west coast, mostly single handed, with this information used in the fledgling Clyde Cruising Club Directions. The present owner first saw the boat as a 5 year old boy, and after a rigorous interview with Mrs Wilson bought the boat in 2004. Several winters of major refit followed and the boat has been sailing every season around Scotland in much the same way as she always has, albeit with a few more modern systems and comforts. A very special yacht with a fascinating history and reputation as a very capable sailing yacht.
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.
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.
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.
Sally II sailing well this summer in Scotland. She is Vertue No.2 built in 1937, one of the special few early Vertues with lower freeboard and a smaller coachroof. The Vertue has gained a phenomenal reputation after many impressive voyages, these little 25’ boats punch well above their weight in terms of capability and sea keeping qualities. Sally II is for sale for only £10,000 and currently berthed in Ullapool with her long time very experienced owner. More details in her full advert: woodenships.co.uk/sailing-yacht/laurent-giles-vertue-v2/... See MoreSee Less
A Francois Vivier Aber built by Traditional Sail of Salcombe, one of a small number of highly sought after Abers built by this yard in the 1990’s that very rarely come up for sale. This one is still with her original owners and has been dry stored much of her life so is in very nice condition. Known as very fast dinghies with their large lug sail these boats have exquisite lines and she captivates people wherever she goes. Contact us directly if you would like more details before her advert goes public. ... See MoreSee Less
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