Do you want to realise a long-standing yachting dream or take the family out on the water with style? Whether you’re searching for a small sloop or a large sailing yacht, we can help you find your ideal vessel.
The team at Wooden Ships is very fortunate to have some of the world’s most beautiful sailing yachts for sale. We consider it both a pleasure and a responsibility to guide you in selecting the boat that is your perfect sailing match. Browse our portfolio of some of the most elegant, traditional and classic sailing boats for sale today, or contact us to find out more about the sailing boats and yachts in our books.
Enquire about Buchanan Saxon Class Sloop
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Buchanan Saxon Class Sloop
£34000
A very tidy example of the Saxon class, designed by Buchanan and built by Priors in 1962 to Lloyds 100A1 classification. Mahogany on CRE frames with a sheathed plywood deck. Well maintained by some careful owners with a well documented history. 5 berths with good headroom, Perkins 30hp diesel, good sails and rig. A nicely designed and some would say perfect size family boat, easily handled and a joy to sail.
- Designer: Alan Buchanan
- Builder: RJ Priors and Son
- Year: 1962
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 34'6"
- Beam: 9'6"
- Draft: 6'
Enquire about Harrison Butler Englyn Design
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Built in Holland the retiring captain of the Dutch Royal Yacht, she was a no expense spared build funded by the 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.
- Designer: T. Harrison Butler
- Builder: KOK Yard, Netherlands
- Year: 1934
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 26'7"
- Beam: 8'9"
- Draft: 5'6"
Enquire about Miller Fifer Motor Sailer Ketch
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One of the finest Miller Fifers afloat, maintained to a professional standard in recent 30 year ownership. 2023 upgrades including new rigging and nav gear. Millers were built to the lines of Scottish fishing boats with similar scantlings making them extremely strong, tough and capable yachts. New Holland 85hp diesel, giving 7 knots cruising speed. Recent sails and new standing rigging. 5 berths including a double with excellent headroom. A very capable but easily handled cruising boat in excellent condition, used for extended summer cruising every season. A very comfortable and easy cruising boat with a lot of space and volume for her length. November 2022 survey report available.
- Designer: James Miller
- Builder: Miller and Sons
- Year: 1962
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 33'
- Beam: 10'4"
- Draft: 4'
Enquire about Laurent Giles Brittany Class
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Laurent Giles Brittany Class
£29950
The first of the celebrated Laurent Giles Brittany Class, she was built in 1939 and was follwed by several other yachts to the same design. Known for their beautiful lines and superb sailing characteristics, it is very rare to see one of these boats come on the market. Well maintained with new decks, frames, planking and strap floors in present ownership. A top class pedigree yacht from one of our most successful yacht designers.
- Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
- Builder: R.A. Newman & Sons
- Year: 1939
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 33'6"
- Beam: 8'3"
- Draft: 5'3"
Enquire about Heard 28 Gaff Cutter
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Heard 28 Gaff Cutter
£29500
Heard 28 gaff cutter built by Gaffers and Luggers in 1989. Several big refit periods in recent years mean this is a well equipped cruising yacht. New mast and rigging in 2020. Beta 35 engine, bow thruster and Raymarine nav instruments. 5 berths with 2 doubles and 6' headroom. A nice example with a large inventory presented in tidy condition.
- Designer: Percy Dalton
- Builder: Gaffers and Luggers
- Year: 1989
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 27'10"
- Beam: 10'2"
- Draft: 5'
Enquire about 28′ GRP Falmouth Working Boat Gaff Cutter
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With lines by Percy Dalton based on a traditional Falmouth working boat, the hull was built by Cygnus Marine to Whitefish Standards. The design became known as the Cygnus Gaffer 29. Teak decks and coachroof give her the feel of a traditional boat. Thorough refit in last 3 years with new engine, rigging and deck overhaul. A fine looking gaff cutter proven to be a superb sea boat. 2021 survey available.
- Designer: Percy Dalton
- Builder: Cygnus Marine Ltd
- Year: 1979
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 28'6"
- Beam: 9'6"
- Draft: 5'4"
Enquire about Kim Holman Landfall Class Ketch
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The first of the Landfall ketch designs to be built, launched in 1958 and built for the yard owner, Claude Whisstock. Iroko planking on oak timbers. Easily handled bermudan ketch rig. 6 berths including a double in the forecabin with 6' headroom throughout. She has been cruising around the Atlantic, Caribbean and America for the last 15 years, and having now returned home the owners are moving ashore. November 2023 survey available.
- Designer: Kim Holman
- Builder: Whisstocks Boatyard Ltd
- Year: 1958
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 38'
- Beam: 11'2"
- Draft: 5'6"
Enquire about 35′ Buchanan Sloop
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35′ Buchanan Sloop
£29000
Elegant Buchanan sloop yacht built to Lloyds 100A1 and kept in class until 1983. Recent refit with a replacement engine in 2020 and and new mast and sails in 2022. Deck refit 2024. 5 berths with 6'4" headroom which is excellent especially for a yacht of this length. Owner moving abroad hence the sale. 2020 survey available.
- Designer: Alan Buchanan
- Builder: Harry King & Sons
- Year: 1960
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 35'1"
- Beam: 9'11"
- Draft: 6'3"
Enquire about Plymouth Hooker Gaff Cutter
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Plymouth Hooker Gaff Cutter
£28000
Built in Looe in 1896 as a long line fishing boat working out of Plymouth with the fishing number PH339. Major rebuild by Ashley Butler of Butler and Co. in 2007 which included a new keel, floors and keelson, some frames and a complete new deck structure. All bronze and copper fastened throughout. Recent Volvo 30hp diesel. 4 berths including a large double forward with 6'+ headroom in the saloon. A fine traditional working boat of a sensible size making her easy to handle with a recent documented refit history. 2021 survey report.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Tom Pearce of Looe
- Year: 1896
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 31'
- Beam: 9'
- Draft: 5'
Enquire about Woodnutts Bermudan Cutter
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Woodnutts Bermudan Cutter
£27500
Large volume bermudan cutter designed and built by Woodnutts and Co. IOW in 1938 and in current ownership for over 45 years. Pitch Pine hull all copper fastened to oak timbers. New teak on plywood deck in 2000. 6 berths in a spacious interior which has been largely rebuilt in present ownership in solid paneled hardwood. Very spacious, deep and safe cockpit ideal for the family. Bermudan cutter rig with a boomed staysail and roller furling on the jib making her relatively easy to handle. Perkins P4 diesel recently removed and overhauled. Professionally maintained every year and regularly sailed. A very substantial yacht with a capable and solid feel.
- Designer: Woodnutt & Co
- Builder: Woodnutt & Co, Isle of Wight
- Year: 1938
- Location: Sussex
- Length on deck: 41'
- Beam: 11'
- Draft: 6'
Enquire about 6 Meter Rule Gaff Cutter
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6 Meter Rule Gaff Cutter
£26500
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"
Enquire about Sparkman and Stephens teak sloop
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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: Cyprus
- Length on deck: 45'
- Beam: 10'6"
- Draft: 6'
Yachts for sale
Sailing yachts are one of a kind in regatta capabilities and eco-friendly performance. Nothing quite beats relaxing on your boat with an ice-cold drink and the sound of sails flapping gently overhead. Several advantages come with owning sail boats, including freedom and adaptability to sail wherever and whenever you want and travel the world at your own pace. In addition, one of the many benefits of sailing boats is harnessing the wind’s power.
Many of the classic yachts for sale by Wooden Ships have the timeless elegance and speed of a traditional sailing yacht, whilst others combine this with all the contemporary convenience of a modern yacht, ensuring that every voyage is as pleasant as possible. Whether you want a sailboat to leisurely cruise between some of the world’s most famous and colourful ports in amongst the luxury boats, explore remote spots off the beaten track, or participate in regattas, our sailboats for sale give you the freedom to do it in stylish elegance.
Sailboats for sale UK
Many people think that owning a yacht means buying a perfect, ready-made boat. However, at Wooden Ships classic yacht brokers, we know there is a boat for everyone, and many people find the best sailing boats are to take on an old classic as a project. You can usually purchase used project yachts for a much lower price than a new one. You’ll have the opportunity to put your stamp on them by carrying out any necessary repairs and renovations.
Of course, taking on project boats is not for everyone. It requires time, effort and patience to return an old boat to its former glory. But if you’re up for the challenge, a project boat can be a great way to get a unique classic yacht. We hope that you enjoy our selection of vintage and classic sailing yachts.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of the boats featured on our website, or if you want to sell your classic boat. Here’s some information about what to expect when you sell your boat.
Wooden Ships classic yachts brokers have an extensive database of sailing boats for sale. With a wide range of 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.