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 43′ Camper and Nicholson Sloop
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Designed and built by Camper and Nicholson in 1951. Revolutionary build method where the planks were edge glued rather than caulked and payed. Elegant yacht with5 berths and excellent headroom. Thorough refit in 2021/2022 included re-splining of the hull, complete cosmetic refit inside and out, new electronics and other jobs. Fast beautiful yacht with good pedigree presented in very smart condition.
- Designer: Camper and Nicholson
- Builder: Camper and Nicholson
- Year: 1951
- Location: Suffolk
- Length on deck: 43'2"
- Beam: 9'6"
- Draft: 6'8"
Enquire about 43′ Robert Clark Sloop
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43′ Robert Clark Sloop
£49500
Designed by Robert Clark and Built by Berthons to Lloyds 100A1 standard. Teak and pitch pine hull planking, arguably the two best timbers for boat building. Major refit in 2014/2015 with structural hull repairs as well as all new systems. A sleek and elegant yacht with a good turn of pace but easily sailed short handed with plenty pedigree and patina.
- Designer: Robert Clark
- Builder: Berthon Boat Co.
- Year: 1962
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 43'2"
- Beam: 10'1"
- Draft: 6'4"
Enquire about 40′ McGruer Bermudan Yawl
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40′ McGruer Bermudan Yawl
£55000
Designed and built by McGruer, not to any particular class but as a fast and comfortable cruising yacht for a serial McGruer yacht owner. Elegant lines with long overhangs and typical McGruer superstructure. Well maintained in current ownership with complete new main mast and rigging in 2021/2022. 6 berths including a double up forward. Top class pedigree yacht for sensible money.
- Designer: James McGruer
- Builder: McGruer and Co. Ltd
- Year: 1962
- Location: Scotland
- Length on deck: 40'3"
- Beam: 10'6"
- Draft: 6'5"
Enquire about Sparkman and Stephens 8 meter Cruiser Racer
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A terrific blend of naval architecture from Sparkman and Stephens, coupled with the fine yacht-building skills of the McGruer yard produced this very special and quite unique yacht to the 8-meter Cruiser Racer rule. The previous long ownership saw the boat maintained to a meticulous standard. In the current ownership she has been subtly upgraded and improved and is now in excellent order, ready for the coming season. 5 berths, Yanmar 20hp diesel and a large sail wardrobe. Extensive 2021 survey available. Fantastic classic yacht for sale.
- Designer: Sparkman and Stephens
- Builder: McGruer and Co. Ltd
- Year: 1965
- Location: Hants
- Length on deck: 39'10"
- Beam: 9'9"
- Draft: 6'3"
Enquire about John G. Alden Malabar Sloop
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John G. Alden Malabar Sloop
£58000
A very popular and respected design from the office of John G. Alden & co. Inc. built by the Wing on Shing Shipyard, Hong Kong in 1961. Major professional rebuild in 2001, lightly used and wintered inside every year since that refit. Work included new keel bolts and checking all fastenings, complete new interior, all new rig including mast and sails, new systems and wiring. New Beta Marine engine in 2020. Kept up to a high standard and used for classic racing and local cruising, this is a superb example of the class that provides a lot of volume for the length and is truly ready to go sailing.
- Designer: John G. Alden & Co. Inc.
- Builder: Wing on Shing Shipyard, Hong Kong
- Year: 1961
- Location: Cornwall
- Length on deck: 33'3"
- Beam: 9'9"
- Draft: 5'4"
Enquire about Shetland Zulu Gaff Cutter
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Shetland Zulu Gaff Cutter
€59000
Built as a Shetland Zulu fishing vessel and converted to a yacht in 1980. Gaff cutter rig, new mast and rigging in 2013. Hull re-fastened in present ownership. 3 double berths. Interesting yacht with a well documented history.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Fraserburgh, Scotland
- Year: 1924
- Location: Brittany, France
- Length on deck: 41'10"
- Beam: 14'2"
- Draft: 5'3"
Enquire about Looe Lugger Guiding Star
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Looe Lugger Guiding Star
£59000
Built in Looe as a sailing drift netter, she was one of the last Looe boats built solely to fish under sail so she has lovely underwater lines giving her good performance. First converted to a yacht in 1936 and has been through several owners and undergone various major refit periods. The present has kept up the maintenance to a very good standard and improved the rig and performance. 5 berths including a double up forward with excellent headroom. Volvo 38hp diesel installed in 2015. Detailed list of maintenance in last 5 years is available plus a copy of the 2021 survey report. A very fine traditional vessel with lots of pedigree and a well documented history.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: James Angear, Looe
- Year: 1907
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 38'9"
- Beam: 10'8"
- Draft: 6'5"
Enquire about Arthur Robb Admirals Cup yacht
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Built in 1959 for ocean racer Selwyn Slater as a larger development of his previous and successful Uomie. Ramrod had a distinguished racing career and was one of 3 boats in the '59 winning Admirals Cup team as well as victories in a number of other offshore races. Planked in two layers of Makore on oak frames with a sheathed plywood deck. Nanni diesel 37hp fitted in 2004. Big powerful rig with a good suit of sails. She is a true pedigree offshore boat from a spectacular era of British yacht design.
- Designer: Robb, Arthur
- Builder: Port Hamble Ltd
- Year: 1959
- Location: Holland
- Length on deck: 45'
- Beam: 11'2"
- Draft: 7'9"
Enquire about West Solent One Design W7
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West Solent One Design W7
£75000
West Solent One Design built by Berthon Boat Co. Ltd in 1931. Major professional rebuild between 2004-2008 which included new keel bolts and major hull repairs and improvements, new deck, new interior, engine and systems and a complete new rig including sails and spars. Professionally maintained in present ownership and used for gentle local day cruising. Supremely elegant pedigree yacht with a detailed refit and maintenance history. A top quality example of this increasingly popular One Design Class.
- Designer: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
- Builder: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
- Year: 1931
- Location: Cornwall
- Length on deck: 34'6"
- Beam: 7'6"
- Draft: 5'1"
Enquire about Inchcape 45 Motor Sailer Trawler Yacht
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Inchcape 45 ft motor sailer built by the Eyemouth Boatbuilding Company in 1964. Heavy duty and capable vessel based on the traditional fishing vessels of the east coast of Scotland. Heavily built with iroko planking on sawn oak frames. Gardner 6LW diesel engine. The extraordinary beam of nearly 16' makes for a terrific amount of space and volume within the boat making these boats very comfortable for live aboard cruising. The headroom in the saloon is nearly 7'. 8 berths in 3 cabins including a large double. Very solid, comfortable and capable cruising vessel.
- Designer: Capt James Evans
- Builder: Eyemouth Boatbuilding company
- Year: 1964
- Location: Scotland
- Length on deck: 45'
- Beam: 15'9"
- Draft: 5'9"
Enquire about West Solent One Design
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West Solent One Design
£85000
West Solent One Design built by the Berthon Boat Co. Ltd in 1927. Taken to the Cantiere Navale Dell’Argentario in Italy, a yard known for working one some of the finest classic yachts in the Mediterranean for a refit in 2020 including a complete new deck structure, new sails and equipment. She has competed in the big classic regattas in the Mediterranean and proved to be an excellent yacht. She is easily handled and does not require a large crew so can be campaigned in the big regattas on a very sensible budget. Well equipped and smart yacht.
- Designer: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
- Builder: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
- Year: 1927
- Location: France
- Length on deck: 34'6"
- Beam: 7'6"
- Draft: 5'4"
Enquire about Danish Haikutter Gaff Ketch
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Danish Haikutter Gaff Ketch
€85000
Traditional Danish fishing vessel, known as a Haikutter, built in Denmark in 1924. Converted to the current gaff ketch configuration in the 1980's with a Cummins 380hp diesel and 12 berths in 4 cabins. Very elegant working vessel with the trademark Danish sheer line and beautiful elliptical counter stern.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Carstensen & Hinrichsen of Skagen, Denmark
- Year: 1924
- Location: Germany
- Length on deck: 58'3"
- Beam: 15'3"
- Draft: 7'3"
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.