8ton Hillyard that has been in the same family ownership since her launch in 1967, now sadly for sale due to health problems. Well maintained boat with 6' headroom, 4 berths, heads and galley. History of refit work including new keel bolts and engine overhaul, plus new sails in 2018. A sweet shallow draft yacht presented very nicely.

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.

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.

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.

Another of Kim Holmans superb designs, the Twister has an excellent reputation around the world, so popular was the design that they were built in great numbers using GRP when this material was first introduced. This is a nice example which has clearly been well loved in recent years by the previous owner. 5 berths in total. 2018 standing rigging. 2022 survey available. Reduced to a very attractive price as the owner has found his next boat and simply want to move her on.

Gaff cutter designed and built by the current owners father, launched in 1953. Used for family cruising around the Bristol Channel, her enclosed cockpit makes a sheltered space. 4 good berths with standing headroom around the galley. Yanmar 2GM diesel had an overhaul in 2022. She is a real 'Tardis' with her size, an interesting boat with good interior volume and a nice history.

Laurent Giles Columbia Class sloop designed by Laurent Giles as an affordable, capable and easily handled cruising boat. She is a mini blue water cruising yacht and far more capable then her dimensions suggest.

Built in Norway as a fishing vessel in 1932, she worked until 1978 when she was sold into private ownership. Major refit in the 1990's with further periods of work since in present 25 year ownership. 6 berths total with a spacious saloon right forward. 60hp 4cyl Lister Blackstone engine with variable pitch propeller. Very traditional gaff cutter rig. In present ownership she has cruised the Baltic and Scandinavia, northern Europe, Spain and Portugal. A very eye catching yacht in tidy condition. Layout plans available.

The 9 tonner was possibly the most popular of Hillyards boats, offering plenty of accommodation, a safe cockpit, easily handled rig and good sailing capabilities all in a 32' yacht. this is a particularly nice example which has been in a long experienced ownership with regular maintenance and attention to detail. She was built for the parents of the present owner and sailed by him as a young boy. 6 berths in fore and aft sleeping cabins plus the saloon. Completely rebuilt 2cyl Petter diesel in sparkling condition. A very nice tidy and genuine yacht. NEW VIDEO