Motor Yachts For Sale

The Wooden Ships team is very fortunate to have many beautiful classic wooden motor yachts for sale. We aim to help you find the motor boats that best suit your needs by providing impartial, expert advice.

Browse our portfolio of traditional and classic motor yachts for sale uk, or contact us to learn more about the motor cruisers on our books, or if you wish to sell your boat.

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Enquire about Camper and Nicholson Motor Launch

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A superb Camper and Niocholson motor launch built in 1917 and totally rebuilt on Lake Como between 2007-2010. Teak hull and decks. Yanmar 110hp inboard gives 12 knots. All teak superstructure with a large covered aft cockpit. Heads compartment and small galley. Kept in immaculate condition, this is a very special and superbly presented motor launch full of history and pedigree.

  • Designer: Camper and Nicholson
  • Builder: Camper and Nicholson
  • Year: 1917
  • Length on deck: 34'5"
  • Beam: 8'2"
  • Draft: 2'7"
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Enquire about Silvers Ormidale Motor Yacht

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Classic wooden Ormidale motor yacht for sale

Silvers Ormidale class motor yacht designed by John Bain and built by Silvers in 1965. New Gardner 6LXB engines fitted in 2000 along with all new stainless steel tanks. Professionally maintained in present ownership. 6 single berths in 3 separate cabins, each cabin with its own heads compartment. Large spacious deck saloon and lots of outside deck space. A top class pedigree motor yacht in smart condition with excellent machinery

  • Designer: John Bain
  • Builder: James A. Silver Ltd
  • Year: 1965
  • Length on deck: 58'
  • Beam: 13'6"
  • Draft: 5'3"
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Enquire about Fred Parker Motor Yacht

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Classic wooden motor yacht for sale

A very spacious and comfortable motor yacht designed by Fred Parker and built by Nunn Bros. in 1959. Completely rebuilt between 2013-2017, major hull repairs, new deck. rebuilt interior, all new systems and new machinery. Finished to an exceptionally high level with acute attention to detail, this is an exceptionally special boat which is ready to go in every sense. Fully equipped with a long up to date inventory. 6 berths in 2 cabins including a double in the saloon. Iveco 150hp diesel new in 2017 gives 6-7 knots cruising speed. It is not often a boat can be described as truly turn key as is the case with this magnificent yacht. Recent move to Devon.

  • Designer: Frederick Parker
  • Builder: Nunn Bros.
  • Year: 1959
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 42
  • Beam: 13'5"
  • Draft: 3'11"
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Enquire about 43′ Fred Parker twin screw motor yacht

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Classic wooden motor yacht for sale

Twin engine motor yacht built by Moodys to a Fred Parker design. Elegant yacht with lovely proportions planked in teak. she offers 3 sleeping cabins including an owners double berth cabin aft, this is most uncommon for a classic motor yacht of this size as most of them only have 2 cabins. 2 separate heads compartments and a shower compartment make her a very flexible and practical family boat. Twin 72hp Cummins diesels give an economic 8 knots cruising speed. New solid teaks decks in 2019, professionally maintained and wintered undercover. This is a very special motor yacht with elegant lines and a well documented refit history.

  • Designer: Frederick Parker
  • Builder: Moody's
  • Year: 1964
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 43'6"
  • Beam: 12'
  • Draft: 4'9"
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Enquire about James Silver Ormidale Class Motor Yacht

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Ormidale classic wooden motor yacht for sale

John Bain designed Ormidale motor yacht built by James A. Silver. A very successful design, the Silvers boats were considered to the best money could buy at this time. At 58' Length on deck this is a perfect size of yacht, spacious enough for owners, guests and crew but small enough that she is not difficult to handle. Being sold as a project boat in need of a major refit. She has a pair of Gardner 6LX engines fitted to the boat when new. The current owners will commission the systems and engines so she can make passage under her own steam to a local port where a buyer can have her surveyed. Documented history of recent refit work in the previous ownership. This is a very original yacht with a nice interior fit out that would make a worthy project to the right owner.

  • Designer: John Bain
  • Builder: James A. Silver
  • Year: 1964
  • Location: Kent
  • Length on deck: 58'
  • Beam: 13'6"
  • Draft: 5'3"
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Enquire about Commercial Dining Charter Vessel

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Commercial wooden charter motor boat for sale

Rebuilt by the present owners with the sole intention of using the vessel as a platform for a unique dining charter business based around Falmouth and the Helford River in Cornwall. The business has been running successfully for 6 years now and has built up a wide client base with many returning customers, an excellent reputation and the opportunity for someone to step into a turn key and rather special business. The vessel and business are being offered for sale as a whole. Full business accounts are available to interested parties. The price of £75,000 is inclusive of VAT.

  • Designer: Curtis and Pape
  • Builder: Curtis and Pape
  • Year: 1971
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 36'
  • Beam: 12'
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Fairey Marine Huntsman 28

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Classic Fairey Marine Huntsman motor yacht for sale

Fairey Marine Huntsman 28 designed by Alan Burnard and built by Fairey in 1966. This is hull No.87. A superb example of this iconic classic power boat, the boat that singlehandedly forged a new market and became a very desirable accessory for many. The success of the design was helped with notable appearances in the Cowes-Torquay race plus an explosive feature in the James Bond film 'From Russia With Love'. This yacht had a major rebuild in 1990 and was then hardly used, spending much of the next 30 years inside a shed being polished. The blissful summer of 2025 saw her in new hands with excursions up and down the south coast, out the the Scillies and appearances at numerous classic boat events. An excellent example with modern Cummins diesels that will be stealing the show next summer.

  • Designer: Alan Burnard
  • Builder: Fairey Marine Ltd
  • Year: 1966
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 27'3"
  • Beam: 9'5"
  • Draft: 2'10"
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Enquire about 46′ Sylvia Yacht Yard Twin Screw Motor Yacht

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Classic wooden motor yacht for sale

Designed and built by the Sylvia Yacht Yard in Cowes, an elegant motor yacht typical of her period which had a major refit since 2020 including a new teak deck, engines overhauled, new wiring and systems plus largely new interior joinery. 6 berths including a large double owners cabin aft. Twin Ford 120hp 6cyl diesel engines offer economical cruising at 8 knots. Inside and outside helm positions. 2022 survey available.

  • Designer: Sylvia Yacht Yard
  • Builder: Sylvia Yacht Yard
  • Year: 1948
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 46'
  • Beam: 11'
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about 68′ Silvers Twin Screw Motor Yacht

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Described in the yachting press at the time of her launch as ‘one of the finest pleasure craft built on the Clyde’ This is a very special yacht and has the potential to be a superb private yacht of optimal size. This yacht is part way through a major refit and needs a new custodian to carry on the good work. She has pair of Perkins M135 diesel engines with low hours, the decks have been refitted and re-caulked, the topsides repaired and a new stem fitted. Detailed invoices of work done to date are available. An excellent project with the potential to make a very special yacht.

  • Designer: John Bain
  • Builder: James Silver & Co.
  • Year: 1937
  • Location: Kent
  • Length on deck: 68'
  • Beam: 15'2"
  • Draft: 6'
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Enquire about Percy Mitchell Twin Screw Motor Yacht

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Classic wooden motor yacht for sale

Twin screw motor yacht designed and built by Percy Mitchell in 1968. A substantial yacht with a large volume of 17 Thames Tons which is a lot of volume for a yacht of her length. Detailed list of professional refit work over the last 20 years including new teak decks, new Beta 75hp engines (2010), rebuilt cockpit, new tanks, wiring and systems. A fine yacht, well equipped and presented in smart condition. November 2024 survey available.

  • Designer: Percy Mitchell
  • Builder: G. Percy Mitchell & Sons
  • Year: 1968
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 36'
  • Beam: 11'4"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Scottish Motor Fishing Vessel

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Traditional rebuilt Scottish MFV for sale

Built in Scotland in 1915 as a sailing Seine Netter fishing vessel with a small auxiliary engine, she fished the east coast waters until 1968 wen she was sold into private ownership. Bought by the present owner in 1982 who then started a complete rebuild of the boat which completed in 2025. 90% of the hull is new with complete new decks, wheelhouse and systems. Rebuilt Gardner 6LW engine has done less than 100 hours. The interior is largely empty with 3 watertight bulkheads and could fitted out to a new owners specification. A purposeful looking vessel in rebuilt condition, currently in commission and ready for sea. 2024 survey available.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: W. & G. Stephen, Banff
  • Year: 1915
  • Length on deck: 47'
  • Beam: 14'9"
  • Draft: 5'
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Enquire about East Coast Motor Vessel

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Traditional east coast open motor vssel for sale

Clinker built vessel inspired by the east coast fishing boats, built by the owner over a 40 year period and first launched in 2024. Only the finest quality timber was used, hand picked for each part of the vessel and put together with incredible care and attention. Large open spacious deck with a pillar box wheelhouse makes her ideal for fishing trips and family adventures. Her design and build make her more than capable of coastal passages and with a relatively shallow draft she can easily navigate inland waters and coastal creeks. A really eye catching and purposeful vessel in excellent condition as would be expected with her very recent launch. 2024 survey available.

  • Designer: Peter Brown
  • Year: 2024
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Length on deck: 26
  • Beam: 9'9"
  • Draft: 2'9"
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Classic motor yachts for sale

Owning a beautiful classic motor yacht can provide the ultimate luxurious pleasure, allowing you to explore wherever you choose, although diesel costs and maintenance can be expensive.

However, these boats are not just about luxury; they can also be tough and capable converted fishing boats, making them perfect for longer voyages. If you are looking for a boat that combines the best of both worlds, then a classic motor yacht could be ideal.

Liveaboard boats for sale UK

There are several advantages to purchasing cabin cruisers and motor boats. One of the main bonuses is that they are easier to handle than sailing yachts, and you don’t need to worry about sails. Another benefit is speed, meaning motor yachts can travel longer distances in less time without depending on the wind. Other advantages include a shallow draft that allows motor yachts to dock in tiny bays and shallower marinas to get shore power.

You’re usually going to have the luxury of hot and cold water, a sea toilet, a double berth for overnight stays, a seating area, a main cabin and a bow thruster. Wooden Ships has access to a small number of traditional motor yachts for sale, making your dream of owning a classic boat reality.

We hope that you enjoy our selection of traditional and classic motor yachts. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of the large yachts for sale featured on our website or if you have a luxury yacht for sale and wish to learn more about how to sell a yacht.

Wooden Ships classic yacht brokers have an extensive database of boats for sale. With a wide range of sailing boats, classic yachts, motor yachts and small classic boats, Wooden Ships has one of the largest selections of traditional wooden boats and yachts for sale in the UK.