Golden Vanity is a famous yacht, built for the artist Arthur Briscoe in 1908, she has worked as a youth sail training vessel for many years, teaching many adults and children alike the joys of sailing a traditional vessel. After a thorough refit in 2020-2021, she was back to sea looking better than ever and with a fresh commercial licence. She has operated from her Solent base for the last 2 seasons and will continue to work until sold. Large volume yacht with 9 berths, suitable for commercial or private sailing.

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.

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.

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.

Designed and built by McGruers in 1929, originally called Rowan II she was built for a Dr Carlslaw who was well known for his cruising books, 'Leaves from Rowans Log'. An elegant yacht with a large cockpit and nice counter stern. Sadly an executor sale, the late owner was in the middle of a major refit which was halted. Full details of the exact work done in 2020 are available making it possible to accurately establish the current condition of the boat and what jobs are left for the new owner to take on. A lovely looking boat that needs an enthusiastic new owner

One of the most famous of the McGruer 8 meter Cruiser Racers, one of 15 built by Mcgruers. This was a strong and competitive fleet on the Clyde through until 1975, providing exciting racing in elegant yachts that also offered comfortable accommodation for crew between regattas. Well maintained by her current owner, she is a very original yacht with many original features and fittings. Impeccably presented both inside and out, this is a yacht full of pedigree and class.

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.

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.

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.

Designed by a colleague of Colin Archer and built in Gothenburg in 1893 as one of 5 pilot cutters built for the Gothenburg Archipelago. This is an original Swedish Pilot Cutter with typical design features we all think of as strictly Colin Archer; the canoe stern, very generous beam, heavy displacement and incredible sea keeping characteristics. Rebuilt in 1990 with all new planking and decks. Her rig is identical to the original design plans. Ford 120hp diesel. Comfortable interior with 6 berths and good headroom.

Arthur Robb Lion Class built by Cheoy Lee of Hong Kong in 1961. All teak hull with the major benefit of bronze strap floors. Recent refit including complete new rig, spars and sails in 2022. New keel bolts 2022. Very successful racing history on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a sparkling example of the class and is a superb cruiser racer with stunning looks, brilliant performance and a wealth of recent refit history.

Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter built at the same yard and in the same year as the larger Olga. One of the smallest in the Pilot cutter fleet which makes her no less seaworthy but means she is easier to handle and sail with a small crew. Sailed extensively around Arctic waters in present ownership with adventures in Greenland and Svalbard, recent professional refit with a new mast, lots of deck planks, frames, wiring and other jobs. 7 berths including large double with good headroom throughout. Beta diesel, great rig and plenty of gear. Ready to inspire the next custodian to sail away on a Tillman inspired adventure. Reduced to a very low price in order to find the next deserving custodian who will appreciate this fine boat and continue her sailing adventures. The owner is less concerned about the money than about the type of buyer so all auditions welcome!