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 Woodnutts Bermudan Cutter

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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'
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Enquire about Dickie of Tarbert Gaff Cutter

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Traditional gaff cutter yacht for sale

31' gaff cutter designed and built by A.M. Dickie of Tarbert in 1898 for the Laird of the Isle of Gigha, Scotland as a personal ferry yacht to access the island from the mainland. In the same family ownership since 1965, she has in recent years been maintained professionally, wintered undercover every year and sailed extensively each summer. An active vessel in the Old Gaffers fleet, she took part in the OGA Round Britain voyage and has cruised extensively around the east coast and over to Holland. 4 berths with good headroom and a lot of space for her length. Sailed easily by one person, she is a handy yacht that has also proved herself as a capable cruising vessel. 2022 survey available for inspection.

  • Designer: A.M. Dickie of Tarbert
  • Builder: A.M. Dickie of Tarbert
  • Year: 1898
  • Location: Essex
  • Length on deck: 31'6"
  • Beam: 9'8"
  • Draft: 6'2"
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Enquire about Sparkman and Stephens teak sloop

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Classic teak sailing yacht out of the water

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'
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Enquire about Laurent Giles Vertue

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Classic wooden Vertue yacht for sale

Laurent Giles Vertue No.132 built by John Perry of Cosham in 1964. All teak hull, decks and superstructure, the build was overseen by the Laurent Giles office from start to finish to ensure a top quality yacht. Major upgrade works in recent years including new mast and rigging, new engine and new keel bolts. Professional annual maintenance has kept her in very good shape. This is the long doghouse model with 2 windows giving a more spacious cabin and good headroom. An exceptionally nice yacht, recently launched and ready for the season.

  • Designer: Laurent Giles
  • Builder: John Perry
  • Year: 1964
  • Location: Essex
  • Length on deck: 25'4"
  • Beam: 7'4"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about 45′ Laurent Giles Bermudan Cutter

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

Laurent Giles design built in India in 1949 using double diagonal teak planking. A proven ocean cruising boat, she is a very tough and capable yacht. Laid up afloat under winter cover for the last few years due to personal circumstances. Listed at a very attractive price to encourage a quick sale. 6 berths with 6'2" headroom. A great pedigree yacht offered at a very attractive price

  • Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
  • Builder: Ahmadi Boatyard, Bombay
  • Year: 1949
  • Location: Cambridgeshire
  • Length on deck: 44'8"
  • Beam: 10'6"
  • Draft: 5'11"
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Enquire about Pain Clark Gaff Cutter

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Classic wooden gaff cutter for sale

Designed by J Pain Clark and built by Harry King and sons in 1911. With only 5 owners over the years, she has mostly been based on the east coast of the UK and used for local cruising and racing. She took part in the Fastnet Race in the 1950's for which a self draining cockpit was fitted. Originally fitted with a gaff sloop rig, she was converted to a bernudan sloop in 1924 and then changed again to a gaff cutter in 2010 by the current owner. In the present ownership she had a major refit between 2010 and 2013 with a new teak deck, complete new rig, refastened hull and many new frames. This is a very elegant yacht retaining many original features including her stunning cockpit, hatch and skylight arrangement. A competitive boat for classic regatta racing.

  • Designer: J Pain Clark
  • Builder: Harry King and Sons
  • Year: 1911
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Length on deck: 33'
  • Beam: 8'
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Falmouth Quay Punt Gaff Yawl

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Traditional wooden gaff yawl for sale

The Falmouth Quay Punt was a class of working vessel around the port of Falmouth. The design was yawl rigged with a plumb stem, elegant transom and a god depth in hold. The lines were used often to build yachts as they had proved to be excellent sea boats and easily handled. This is one of the smaller examples at 26' but no less pretty or capable. Major 1990 refit in preparation for a long voyage which did not happen. 2011 Beta engine, 2023 keel bolts. A very pretty boat with good headroom and interior space, full of charm, history and pedigree.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: R.S. Burt & Sons
  • Location: Kent
  • Length on deck: 25'5"
  • Beam: 8'6"
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Peter Brett Dee 25

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

One of the 11 boats built to this design by Peter Brett, the creator of the Rival range of yachts. The Dee 25 proved herself as very capable yacht with some notable performances in offshore yacht races in the 1960's, including the infamous 1965 Channel race that was hampered by severe weather. Several major periods of refit in recent years, all well documented. 5 berths with 6'2" headroom.

  • Designer: Peter Brett
  • Builder: Allanson & Son
  • Year: 1960
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 30'9"
  • Beam: 9'
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Paul Gartside Bermudan Sloop

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Wooden pocket cruising yacht for sale

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, road trailer and yard bogey. Smart, capable and well equipped pocket cruising boat.

  • Designer: Paul Gartside
  • Year: 2003
  • Location: Yorkshire
  • Length on deck: 21'
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 3'7"
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Enquire about Laurent Giles Vertue V54

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

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 with a new mast fitted in spring 2024. 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.

  • Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
  • Year: 1959
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 25'
  • Beam: 7'7"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Elkins Centreboard Gaff Cutter

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Classic wooden centreboard gaff cutter for sale

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"
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Enquire about Laurent Giles Vertue V40

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Laurent Giles Vertue built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain and exhibited there as an example of British craftsmanship. Only 3 owners since new and has always been well maintained. Honduras mahogany hull on oak, short doghouse with large cockpit and 2 berth accommodation. Yanmar 10hp diesel. A very smart example in sound condition with a long list of refit work carried out professionally in the last 4 years. Very well equipped and absolutely ready for her next owner. Thorough refit in November 2022 including all new keel bolts, hull repairs and an overhaul of rig and mast. November 2022 insurance survey available.

  • Designer: Laurent Giles
  • Builder: Stebbings, Burnham on Crouch
  • Year: 1951
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 25'3
  • Beam: 7'2
  • Draft: 4'6
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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.