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Enquire about David Cheverton Danegeld

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Classic wooden Danelgeld class sloop yacht for sale

Designed and built by David Cheverton in 1958, she was awarded Yacht of the Year in 1959 after a superb racing season during which she largely wiped the floor in the UK yacht racing scene. The Danegeld class was launched off the back of her success. The boat is still raced regularly in the classic regattas and has been well maintained and updated over the years. New sails in 2012, complete new rig in 2016, new engine in 2023. 6 berths with 6'3" headroom. a fine looking yacht with superb pedigree and a reputation for being a fast and competitive boat. Excellent 2024 survey available.

  • Designer: David Cheverton
  • Builder: David Cheverton
  • Year: 1958
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 35'5"
  • Beam: 9'7"
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Looe Lugger Guiding Star

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Traditional wooden gaff rigged vessel under sail

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"
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Enquire about West Solent One Design W11

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West Solent One Design yacht for sale

Lovely example of the West Solent One Design, totally rebuilt by Jamie Clay and Fabian Bush between 1990-2001. Raced extensively on the east coast by the previous owner with a very good record. Further professional refit 2025 has put her in excellent fettle. A very simple boat with no engine, basic electrics and largely original rig but she is in excellent structural condition and could be a very successful boat on the classic yacht regatta circuit. Sensibly priced and ready for the season.

  • Designer: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
  • Builder: Berthon Boat Co. Ltd
  • Year: 1925
  • Location: Kent
  • Length on deck: 34'6"
  • Beam: 7'6"
  • Draft: 5'
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Enquire about 43′ Robert Clark Sloop

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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"
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Enquire about McGruer Bermudan Ketch

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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

  • Designer: Ewing McGruer
  • Builder: McGruers of Clynder
  • Year: 1929
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 38'
  • Beam: 9'6
  • Draft: 5'8
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Enquire about Arthur Robb Lion Class

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Classic wooden cruiser racer yacht for sale

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. Attractively priced due to the owners circumstances.

  • Designer: Arthur Robb
  • Builder: Cheoy Lee, Hong Kong
  • Year: 1961
  • Location: North Wales
  • Length on deck: 35'6"
  • Beam: 8'9"
  • Draft: 5'7"
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Enquire about John Alden Malabar Sloop

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Classic varnished yacht on a mooring

Designed by John alden and built by the Wing on Shing Shipyard in Hong Kong. The Malabar class is a design well known for superb elegant lines, good sailing performance and a lot of volume for her modest length. All teak hull, varnished from new. New teak on plywood deck in 2005. Expansive and comfortable cockpit with complete tent to create an extra dry space on wet days. Professionally maintained in current 20 year ownership with a long list of upgrades including rigging, sails, engine and electronics. Recently commissioned for the summer season.

  • Designer: John G. Alden and Co. Inc.
  • Builder: Wing on Shing Shipyard, Hong Kong
  • Year: 1961
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 33'3"
  • Beam: 9'9"
  • Draft: 5'4"
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Enquire about 33′ Fantasi Yachts Sloop

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Classic wooden yacht for sale

33' sloop designed and built by Fantasi Yachts of Sweden, a yard known for high quality sailing yachts. This was one of the smaller boats in their range but is just as good in terms of build quality and materials used. Thorough professional refit in recent years included new mast and rigging, re-caulked decks, all new wiring and systems, new upholstery and good quality annual maintenance. 2024 refit including new deadwoods and keel bolts. Big volume yacht for her length with excellent headroom. 5 berths including a double up forward. Vetus 25hp diesel engine. Very capable cruising boat in fine condition.

  • Designer: Fantasi Yachts, Sweden
  • Builder: Fantasi Yachts, Sweden
  • Year: 1967
  • Location: Sussex
  • Length on deck: 33'
  • Beam: 8'10"
  • Draft: 5'3"
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Enquire about 43′ Camper and Nicholson Sloop

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Classic wooden Camper and Nicholson yacht for sale

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"
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Enquire about Herreshoff 6 Meter

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Classic wooden regatta yacht for sale

Designed by Starling Burgess to the 6 Meter rule and built by Herreshoff in 1921. Campaigned in England in 1921 as part of the USA 6 meter team and has remained here ever since. Planked in Honduras mahogany with lead keel and bronze keel bolts. Raced by professional crew in present ownership, she has won every regatta she has entered around the south coast of England. This is an exceptionally fast yacht that would seemingly rate extremely favourably under IRC and could prove to be a real gem of a regatta boat with the potential to winner a lot of silverware.

  • Designer: Starling Burgess
  • Builder: Herreshoff
  • Year: 1921
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 27'4"
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Warner 33 Bermudan Cutter

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Classic Winthrop Warner wooden sailing yacht for sale

33' bermudan cutter cruising yacht designed by American Winthrop Warner and built in Marblehead in 1954. Major rebuild in 1998 included a complete new deck and coachroof. Used regularly over the last 6 years by the present owner who has cruised around the Mediterranean, now brought back to the UK to find a new owner. Very spacious boat for 33' length on deck. 5 berths including a double forward. Very large and spacious cockpit with wheel steering, this is her most attractive feature and is a superb cockpit for socialising or sailing with the family. 2025 survey available plus a Dartmouth mooring for the coming season by negotiation.

  • Designer: Winthrop Warner
  • Builder: Garves, Marblehead, USA
  • Year: 1954
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 37'
  • Beam: 10'4"
  • Draft: 4'10"
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Enquire about Fred Shepherd Bermudan Cutter

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Classic Fred Shepherd 1903 yacht for sale

Fred Shepherd designed yacht, launched in 1903 as a gaff yawl. Major professional refit completed in 2004 included hull repairs, new deck and new interior. Lightly used for coastal cruising in last 20 years. A very elegant yacht with lines typical of her era.

  • Designer: Fred Shepherd
  • Builder: Hansons Yard, Isle of Wight
  • Year: 1903
  • Location: Wales
  • Length on deck: 46'6"
  • Beam: 10'6"
  • Draft: 6'
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