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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 Norman E. Dallimore Gaff Cutter

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Vintage wooden gaff cutter for sale

Designed by Norman Dallimore, believed to be the oldest surviving example of his, built in 1912. Major professional refit between 2005 and 2007 with many new steamed timbers, new floors and centreline bolts, new deck, engine, systems and complete new rig. Standing and running rigging new in 2018. A pretty boat that has been finished to a very good standard but has only been sailed a handful of times since completion of her major refit. 2 single berths that convert to a large double across the whole of the cabin. Yanmar 1GM diesel engine. Sails from Ratsey and Lapthorn as new. A lovely pre WWI yacht in super condition.

  • Designer: Norman E. Dallimore
  • Builder: Cole & Sons, Hammersmith
  • Year: 1912
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 22'
  • Beam: 7'1"
  • Draft: 4'7"
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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. 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. Brand new mast fitted spring 2025 with new sail track, wiring and fittings.

  • Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
  • Year: 1959
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 25'
  • Beam: 7'7"
  • Draft: 4'6"
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Enquire about Kim Holman Sterling Sloop

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Classic wooden sailing yacht for sale

A very tidy example of the ever popular Sterling class, she has had a lot of professional work done in the last 3 years making her a tidy and sound example. Recent Lombardini 2cyl diesel, very good sails and tidy interior. 4 berths with good headroom. Hull, cockpit and systems overhauled, repaired or replaced as necessary. 2017 survey available. Thousands spent in recent years, a well equipped yacht ready to sail this year.

  • Designer: Kim Holman
  • Builder: Uphams of Brixham
  • Year: 1968
  • Location: Kent
  • Length on deck: 28'6"
  • Beam: 8'6"
  • Draft: 4'8"
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Enquire about Kim Holman Twister

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Classic Kim Holman Twister sailing yacht for sale

Kim Holman Twister class yacht built by Cardnell Bros. of Brightlingsea. One of the best examples of a Twister, built to a very high standard and well maintained. 5 berths with all original joinery. Beta 20hp diesel. A superb, fast and capable boat, previous class winner of Round the Island Race.

  • Designer: Kim Holman
  • Builder: Cardnell Bros.
  • Year: 1969
  • Location: UK
  • Length on deck: 27'9"
  • Beam: 8'1
  • Draft: 5'5"
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Enquire about Herreshoff Islander Sloop

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Classic wooden Herreshoff dayboat for sale

A very pretty and well maintained day boat designed by Sydney Herreshoff as a capable but easily sailed day boat. The large cockpit has plenty of space and her cabin with 2 berths allows for overnight stays if required. All new running and standing rigging in 2025, she has been professionally maintained in present ownership and recently took part in the Falmouth Classics 2025. A superb day boat that is a joy to sail and turns heads everywhere.

  • Designer: Sydney Herreshoff
  • Builder: Port Hamble Ltd
  • Location: UK
  • Length on deck: 21'4"
  • Beam: 5'7"
  • Draft: 3'6"
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Enquire about Heard Tosher 20

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GRP Heard Tosher 20 gaff cutter for sale

The first example of the Tosher 20 built by Terry and Martin Heard of Gaffers and Luggers in Cornwall, they went on to build many of this class which proved a popular and versatile boat for many owners. A coachroof was added at a later date giving a small 2 berth cabin but still keeping a large, deep and safe cockpit, ideal for racing or family sailing. 2017 mast and rigging. Yanmar 1Gm10 diesel engine. Lovely looking boat and a oy to sail.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Gaffers and Luggers, Falmouth
  • Year: 1988
  • Location: England
  • Length on deck: 20'
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 3'9"
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Enquire about Yachting World Seahorse

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Classic pocket cruiser racer yacht for sale

Yachting Word Seahorse, designed by Van de Stadt and built by the first owner. Refitted in recent years, she has an adaptable rig that can be set as either gaff or bermudan. With her gaff rig set up, she could be considered a real bandit racer for classic regattas. Simple interior with 3 berths. Vire inboard petrol engine. RM twin axle road trailer. Any offers considered.

  • Designer: E.G. Van De Stadt
  • Builder: Tony Storer
  • Year: 1974
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 28'6"
  • Beam: 8'4"
  • Draft: 5'6"
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Enquire about Harrison Butler Zyklon Z4

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Classic wooden Z4 yacht for sale

Zyklon Z4 tonner sloop designed by Dr T. Harrison Butler. 48 of these boats were built before WWII, gaining themselves a fantastic reputation with numerous Yachting Monthly articles about extended voyages in Z4 yachts. This yacht had a major rebuild finished in 2018 with significant hull repairs, new engine and systems and new rigging. Very nicely presented and in regular use around the Solent.

  • Designer: Dr. T. Harrison Butler
  • Builder: Alfred Lockhart Marine
  • Year: 1938
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 21'9"
  • Beam: 7'2"
  • Draft: 4'
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Enquire about Percy Dalton Tosher

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Traditional wooden Cornish sailing boat for Sale

Built in 1971 in Porthleven, she underwent an 11 year rebuild through the 1980's and 90's, then a further thorough refit in 2021 by the present owner. A delightful looking Tosher with a large open cockpit and an elegant gaff cutter rig that gets her moving very well. Beta Marine diesel with low hours. Full all over boat cover as new. Great boat for some weekend racing or pottering around with the family.

  • Designer: Percy Dalton
  • Year: 1971
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 20'4"
  • Beam: 8'3"
  • Draft: 3'
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Enquire about Laurent Giles Lymington L Class

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Classic Laurent Giles yacht for sale

Lymington 'L' Class designed by Jack Laurent Giles and built by Elkins of Christchurch. Often thought of as the forerunner to the Vertue, this elegant little yacht was designed for day sailing and weekend cruising. Comfortable and sizeable cockpit with a 2 berth cabin, heads and galley. Professional refit in 2021 including new deadwoods and centreline bolts, new strap floors, complete strip and paint of the hull, engine rebuild, new sails and new upholstery. Smart and well presented boat.

  • Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
  • Builder: E.F. Elkins, Christchurch
  • Year: 1939
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 23'3"
  • Beam: 6'10"
  • Draft: 3'8"
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Enquire about Morgan Giles West Channel Class

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Morgan Giles West Channel One Design built by Morgan Giles in 1948. Major rebuild in previous ownership saw the boat launched in 2016 and the project came to a halt in 2020. The hull has been rebuilt, a new deck, coachroof and interior fitted, plus all new spars and rigging. She has a Beta engine ready to be installed and some wiring and systems. The project needs completing but the hard work has been done. these yachts are very pretty and have a reputation for speed and sea worthiness. Very fairly priced given what work has already been completed.

  • Designer: F.C. Morgan Giles
  • Builder: Morgan Giles Ltd
  • Year: 1948
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 26'4"
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 4'4"
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