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 Paul Gartside Cold Moulded Bermudan Sloop
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A tough and capable cruising boat designed by Paul Gartside and built in 2003 to a very high standard. Cold moulded hull makes her very strong with minimal maintenance. 3 berths with sitting headroom and small galley. Beta 16hp with less than 100hrs. Cockpit tent, winter cover and yard trolley. Capable and well equipped pocket cruising boat currently located ashore in Hampshire.
- Designer: Paul Gartside
- Year: 2003
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 21'
- Beam: 7'
- Draft: 3'7"
Enquire about Laurent Giles Wanderer Sloop
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Laurent Giles Wanderer Sloop
£16500
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.
- Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
- Builder: Cheoy Lee, Hong Kong
- Year: 1965
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 29'8"
- Beam: 9'1"
- Draft: 5'
Enquire about Laurent Giles Vertue V2
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Laurent Giles Vertue V2
£14500
The second Vertue ever built, Sally II was launched in 1937 by Elkins who went on to become a prolific builder of Vertue yachts. Planked in pitch pine with bronze strap floors, lead keel and bronze keel bolts, all first class materials. Shipwright owned for 30 years she has a good 2019 survey and has been a reliable and safe cruising boat on the Scottish west coast for her owner. The Vertue is an iconic design from the 20th century, perhaps the most successful small cruising boat ever and this is one of the special and sought after early examples of which only 8 were built.
- Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
- Builder: E.F. Elkins
- Year: 1937
- Location: Scotland
- Length on deck: 25'2"
- Beam: 7'4"
- Draft: 4'6"
Enquire about Elkins Centreboard Gaff Cutter
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24' centreboard gaff cutter designed and built by Elkins of Christchurch in 1934. Major refit in 2009 included a new sheathed deck. Electric Saildrive fitted in 2017 gives 25 miles of range. Lifting coachroof and accompanying cockpit tent makes for a much bigger cabin when berthed up. Smart boat with lovely provenance and well maintained.
- Designer: Elkins of Christchurch
- Builder: Elkins of Christchurch
- Year: 1934
- Location: W. Sussex
- Length on deck: 24'
- Beam: 7'3"
- Draft: 3'11"
Enquire about Yachting World Seahorse
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Yachting World Seahorse
£12000
Yachting Word Seahorse, designed by Van de Stadt and built by the first owner. Refitted in recent years, she has an adaptable rig that can be set as either gaff or bermudan. With her gaff rig set up, she could be considered a real bandit racer for classic regattas. Simple interior with 3 berths. Vire inboard petrol engine. RM twin axle road trailer.
- Designer: E.G. Van De Stadt
- Builder: Tony Storer
- Year: 1974
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 28'6"
- Beam: 8'4"
- Draft: 5'6"
Enquire about Norman E. Dallimore Gaff Cutter
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Designed by Norman Dallimore, believed to be the oldest surviving example of his, built in 1912. Major professional refit between 2005 and 2007 with many new steamed timbers, new floors and centreline bolts, new deck, engine, systems and complete new rig. Standing and running rigging new in 2018. A pretty boat that has been finished to a very good standard but has only been sailed a handful of times since completion of her major refit. 2 single berths that convert to a large double across the whole of the cabin. Yanmar 1GM diesel engine. Sails from Ratsey and Lapthorn as new. A lovely pre WWI yacht in super condition.
- Designer: Norman E. Dallimore
- Builder: Cole & Sons, Hammersmith
- Year: 1912
- Location: Cornwall
- Length on deck: 22'
- Beam: 7'1"
- Draft: 4'7"
Enquire about Laurent Giles Vertue V54
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Laurent Giles Vertue V54
£11000
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.
- Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
- Year: 1959
- Location: Cornwall
- Length on deck: 25'
- Beam: 7'7"
- Draft: 4'6"
Enquire about Kim Holman Sterling Sloop
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Kim Holman Sterling Sloop
£11000
A very tidy example of the ever popular Sterling class, she has had a lot of professional work done in the last 3 years making her a tidy and sound example. Recent Lombardini 2cyl diesel, very good sails and tidy interior. 4 berths with good headroom. Hull, cockpit and systems overhauled, repaired or replaced as necessary. 2017 survey available. Thousands spent in recent years, a well equipped yacht ready to sail this year.
- Designer: Kim Holman
- Builder: Uphams of Brixham
- Year: 1968
- Location: Kent
- Length on deck: 28'6"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Draft: 4'8"
Enquire about Percy Dalton Tosher
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Percy Dalton Tosher
£8000
Built in 1971 in Porthleven, she underwent an 11 year rebuild through the 1980's and 90's, then a further thorough refit in 2021 by the present owner. A delightful looking Tosher with a large open cockpit and an elegant gaff cutter rig that gets her moving very well. Beta Marine diesel with low hours. Full all over boat cover as new. Great boat for some weekend racing or pottering around with the family.
- Designer: Percy Dalton
- Year: 1971
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 20'4"
- Beam: 8'3"
- Draft: 3'
Enquire about Laurent Giles Lymington L Class
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Lymington 'L' Class designed by Jack Laurent Giles and built by Elkins of Christchurch. Often thought of as the forerunner to the Vertue, this elegant little yacht was designed for day sailing and weekend cruising. Comfortable and sizeable cockpit with a 2 berth cabin, heads and galley. Professional refit in 2021 including new deadwoods and centreline bolts, new strap floors, complete strip and paint of the hull, engine rebuild, new sails and new upholstery. Smart and well presented boat.
- Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
- Builder: E.F. Elkins, Christchurch
- Year: 1939
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 23'3"
- Beam: 6'10"
- Draft: 3'8"
Enquire about Morgan Giles West Channel Class
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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.
- Designer: F.C. Morgan Giles
- Builder: Morgan Giles Ltd
- Year: 1948
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 26'4"
- Beam: 7'
- Draft: 4'4"
Enquire about 25′ Gaff Cutter
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25′ Gaff Cutter
£4950
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.
- Designer: Traditional
- Year: 1953
- Location: Bristol
- Length on deck: 24'6"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Draft: 3'6"
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.