Laurent Giles Wanderer class built by Cheoy Lee in 1965. The Wanderer is a larger version of the famous Vertue and has many similar design features making them excellent offshore cruising boats. This yacht is planked in teak with a teak deck and coachroof. Recent mast rebuild and new mainsail. 4 berths with 6' headroom. A solid and capable boat in long dedicated ownership.
Morgan Giles West Channel One Design built by Morgan Giles in 1948. Major rebuild in previous ownership saw the boat launched in 2016 and the project came to a halt in 2020. The hull has been rebuilt, a new deck, coachroof and interior fitted, plus all new spars and rigging. She has a Beta engine ready to be installed and some wiring and systems. The project needs completing but the hard work has been done. these yachts are very pretty and have a reputation for speed and sea worthiness. Very fairly priced given what work has already been completed.
Designed by Scot Daniel Fyfe, a relation to the first William fife of Fairlie and built on the Clyde in 1895 for Noel Guinness of the brewing family. Her lines are based on those of the Loch Fyne Skiff, a capable, seaworthy and very attractive Scottish vessel. Rebuilt by the current shipwright owner over a 27 year period, launched in 2022. Complete new hull, decks and interior finished to a very high standard. A superb blend of history, pedigree and modern practicality make this a rather magnificent yacht.
Arthur Robb Lion Class built by Cheoy Lee of Hong Kong in 1961. All teak hull with the major benefit of bronze strap floors. Recent refit including complete new rig, spars and sails in 2022. New keel bolts 2022. Very successful racing history on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a sparkling example of the class and is a superb cruiser racer with stunning looks, brilliant performance and a wealth of recent refit history. Attractively priced due to the owners circumstances.
Laurent Giles Vertue No.54, built by the present owners father over a 9 year period and launched in 1959. Bought back into the family in 2000 and she has been lovingly maintained ever since. Much work done around 2012. 2 berths with 6' headroom. Beta 10hp diesel engine. Her unusual feature is the wheel steering making her possibly the only Vertue with a wheel. Brand new mast fitted spring 2025 with new sail track, wiring and fittings.
launched in 1887, she was designed by the great G.L. Watson with inspiration from the Scottish Loch Fyne Skiffs. Her interior was designed by her first owner, Robert Cowan Robertson, who was an artist in the Glasgow area and created a spectacular interior design that has survived the passage of time and is nearly all original today. Her saloon joinery has been carefully restored to keep all the original panelling and features and needed only minimal repairs. Her saloon is a completely unique work of art. The yacht was totally rebuilt between 2009 and 2017 with 80% new planking and frames, new deck and all new systems. The restoration was sympathetic to the original design and has resulted in a very special and unique vessel that is in superb condition.
Gaff cutter designed and built by the current owners father, launched in 1953. Used for family cruising around the Bristol Channel, her enclosed cockpit makes a sheltered space. 4 good berths with standing headroom around the galley. Yanmar 2GM diesel had an overhaul in 2022. She is a real 'Tardis' with her size, an interesting boat with good interior volume and a nice history.
Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter built at the same yard and in the same year as the larger Olga. One of the smallest in the Pilot cutter fleet which makes her no less seaworthy but means she is easier to handle and sail with a small crew. Sailed extensively around Arctic waters in present ownership with adventures in Greenland and Svalbard, recent professional refit with a new mast, lots of deck planks, frames, wiring and other jobs. 7 berths including large double with good headroom throughout. Beta diesel, great rig and plenty of gear. Ready to inspire the next custodian to sail away on a Tillman inspired adventure. Reduced to a very low price in order to find the next deserving custodian who will appreciate this fine boat and continue her sailing adventures. The owner is less concerned about the money than about the type of buyer so all auditions welcome!
Designed and built by David Cheverton in 1958, she was awarded Yacht of the Year in 1959 after a superb racing season during which she largely wiped the floor in the UK yacht racing scene. The Danegeld class was launched off the back of her success. The boat is still raced regularly in the classic regattas and has been well maintained and updated over the years. New sails in 2012, complete new rig in 2016, new engine in 2023. 6 berths with 6'3" headroom. a fine looking yacht with superb pedigree and a reputation for being a fast and competitive boat. Excellent 2024 survey available.
65' Danish gaff ketch, currently with a commercial licence under the MCA to Category 2 for 15 persons total, plus a 1 ton cargo licence. Shipwright owned vessel since 2015, major refit of hull, rig, machinery and interior to create a rather special ship that is commercially licenced and working regularly this season. The deck house is a clever addition that hugely increases the useable interior space of the ship and makes life aboard much easier for the crew when on passage by having a sheltered and warm space. A super ship, fully up together and ready for the next chapter of her life.
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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