Sailing Yachts For Sale

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.

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Enquire about Norman Dallimore Bermudan Cutter

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Classic wooden yacht refit project for sale

Norman Dallimore sloop built in 1935. A major rebuild was started by the late owner, but after he sadly passed away the project halted and is now being sold. The hull has been totally repaired with all new frames and fastenings, new keel and all centreline bolts and a complete new deck structure. She has a brand new Beta 25hp diesel engine ready to be fitted. A lovely project for the right person.

  • Designer: Norman Dallimore
  • Builder: C. Wiggins of Great Wakering
  • Year: 1935
  • Location: Essex
  • Length on deck: 28'3"
  • Beam: 9'1"
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Enquire about Kim Holman Stella 26 Sloop

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Classic sailing yacht for sale

A very tidy example of this ever popular small cruiser racer yacht. Proved to be very capable and fast boats with active racing fleets still sailing. Well maintained with major work done in 2013. Yanmar 1GM diesel engine. Unusually she has 2 good pipecot berths in the forepeak so she can sleep 4 in comfort. Good sails including recent racing sails. A nice honest boat for sensible money.

  • Designer: Kim Holman
  • Builder: Tucker Brown
  • Year: 1965
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 26'
  • Beam: 7'6"
  • Draft: 4'
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Enquire about Buchanan Viking Bermudan Sloop

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

The Viking is a well respected design from Alan Buchanan, a deceptively fast cruising boat with relatively shallow draft. This boat had extensive refits in 2011 and again in 2015 when all recommendations from the 2014 survey were carried out. More recently she has had repairs to the deck with new sections of subdeck. She has good sailing performance combined with a spacious interior for her length. 5 berths. Yanmar 15hp diesel. An attractively priced yacht. Back on the market having been sold very recently, the new owner finding he is not in a position to own and sail a yacht of this size.

  • Designer: Alan Buchanan
  • Builder: William Wyatt Ltd, Mersea, Essex
  • Year: 1964
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 32'
  • Beam: 9'2
  • Draft: 4'9
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Enquire about 31′ Kim Holman Sloop

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

One off design by Kim Holman, built by Tucker Brown in 1962. Elegant yacht that has had a successful life of cruising and club racing. Being offered for sale at a very low price due to the owners circumstances. Well maintained, kept under a full winter cover. 2019 standing rigging. Super boat in need of an enthusiastic new owner to get her sailing this year.

  • Designer: Kim Holman
  • Builder: Tucker Brown
  • Year: 1962
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Length on deck: 31'
  • Beam: 9'
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Mashfords 4 Tonner

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Wooden Sailing Yacht for sale

Pretty little cruising boat built by Masfords in 1936. A sister ship was used by Ann Davidson when she became the first woman to sail solo across the Atlantic in 1953. Major refit in 2013 with a new engine, keel bolts, deck and coachroof. Further refit by current owners in 2020 including all new hood and garboard fastenings, all new caulking, repairs to stem and horn timber and new teak toe rails. Beta Marine diesel with only 21 hours use. A pretty little yacht with a 2019 survey.

  • Designer: Masford Brothers, Plymouth
  • Builder: Masford Brothers, Plymouth
  • Year: 1936
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 23'
  • Beam: 7'2"
  • Draft: 3'8"
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Enquire about Harrison Butler Z4 Sloop

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

Harrison Butler Z4 tonner, one of the few boats built with raised topsides to vastly increase the interior volume. 4 berths including 2 settee berths and 2 pipe cot berths. Beta 13hp engine new in 2002. New deck 2007, new mast 2008. Thorough survey completed in 2023 with invoices for work carried out since that inspection. This boat has been in the same ownership since 1981, used for family cruising with young children for many years. A pedigree little boat with a well documented history.

  • Designer: Dr T. Harrison Butler
  • Builder: Alfred Lockhart Marine of Brentford
  • Year: 1939
  • Location: W. Sussex
  • Length on deck: 21'
  • Beam: 7'2"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Laurent Giles Columbia Class sloop

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Laurent Giles Columbia Class sloop designed by Laurent Giles as an affordable, capable and easily handled cruising boat. She is a mini blue water cruising yacht and far more capable then her dimensions suggest.

  • Designer: Laurent Giles
  • Year: 1979
  • Location: Falmouth
  • Length on deck: 20'6''
  • Beam: 6'5''
  • Draft: 4'5''
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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.