Small Classic Boats For Sale

The Wooden Ships website is the only place on the web dedicated to advertising and selling small traditional boats, dinghies, cabin boat and river launches. The team is fortunate to have some of the world’s most beautiful small wooden boats for sale. We consider it both a pleasure and a responsibility to guide you in selecting the boat that is your perfect match.

Browse our portfolio of small wooden dinghies, yachts, rowing boats and powerboats for sale today, or contact us to find out more information.

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Enquire about 26′ Cabin Boat

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A sturdy and attractive cabin boat built on the Isle of Wight. recently fitted Thornycroft 60hp diesel and new navigation gear. forward cabin with a double berth, heads and galley. Large aft cockpit with seating and a recent cover. A versatile family boat in nice condition.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Charmans Boatyard, Bembridge
  • Year: 1965
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 26'
  • Beam: 8'
  • Draft: 3'
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Enquire about 12’6″ Nick Smith Motor Launch

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Varnished clinker motor lunch for sale

Clinker motor launch built by Nick Smith of Salcombe on the lines of the original Edgar Cove hire boats on the estuary. Little used and maintained by the builder. Excellent road trailer with piggy back launching trolley, cover and other necessary gear. A very smart boat ready for the season.

  • Designer: Edgar Cove
  • Builder: Nick Smith
  • Year: 2006
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 12'6"
  • Beam: 5'
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Enquire about Aldeburgh Beach Boat

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Traditional clinker motor launch for sale

Robustly built open motor launch, designed as a beach fishing boat for the east coast. Generous beam and freeboard make her a capable and safe family boat. New Nani diesel 14hp engine in 2022, fully serviced and ready for the 2024 season. Painted inside and out helps lower maintenance time, a pretty launch with a work boat like feel.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Frank Knights Boatyard, Woodbridge
  • Year: 1974
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Length on deck: 21'
  • Beam: 7'9"
  • Draft: 2'
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Enquire about Beer Lugger

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Clinker sailing launch

Beer Lugger

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Built by H.J. Mears and Son, East Devon in 1985 to the lines of the traditional beach fishing boats of the area. Major professional refit in 2021 including an engine rebuild, new trailer, replacement aft deck and sole boards and a complete cosmetic overhaul. Lug rig with a tan terylene mainsail. Beta Marine 10hp diesel in very nice condition, overhauled in 2021. An attractive motor launch with the benefit of a simple rig, perfect for river and coastal cruising. complete package with rig, cover and trailer.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: H.J. Mears and Son
  • Year: 1985
  • Location: Hampshire
  • Length on deck: 16'
  • Beam: 5'6"
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Enquire about Iain Oughtred Wee Seal II Sloop

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Iain Oughtred Wee Seal gaff sloop for sale

Wee Seal II from the board of the late Iain Oughtred. The designed himself altered the designs of this boat for the commissioning owner, giving her bilge keels instead of a centreplate enabling her to dry out with no fuss. Professionally built hull and decks, fitted out by the owner. Recent cosmetic refit plus new outboard engine. Good condition road trailer. Small but mighty design perfect for weekend exploration and camping in quiet spots at the head of the creek.

  • Designer: Iain Oughtred
  • Year: 2012
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 18'3"
  • Beam: 7'3"
  • Draft: 1'8"
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Enquire about 16′ McNulty Sailing Launch

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Wooden sailing motor launch for sale

Varnished clinker motor launch with a sailing rig, built by McNulty boats in 1995. Beta 10hp diesel engine installed in 1998, full service 2023. Tan lug mainsail gives good off wind sailing. this is an unusual concept of boat and one that should appeal to many boat users. A very pretty boat which will turn a lot of heads.

  • Designer: McNulty Boats
  • Builder: McNulty Boats
  • Year: 1995
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 16'
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Enquire about 25′ Motor Launch

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Varnished wooden motor launch for sale

Very elegant varnished mahogany motor launch believed to have been built in 1910 on the Clyde. Originally fitted with a steam engine, she could be reverted to this if desired. Comes with an all over cover and excellent SBS road trailer. Some work required on the hull, 2022 survey report available on request.

  • Year: 1910
  • Location: Isle of Wight
  • Length on deck: 25'
  • Beam: 6'
  • Draft: 2'
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Enquire about 20′ Motor Launch

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Classic wooden motor launch for sale

Built on the Isle of Wight in 1960. A large volume motor launch with high freeboard and generous beam. Standing in her the gunwhales are very high making her safe and secure at sea. Sprayhood on a stainless steel frame with integrated cockpit cover. The cover can be removed leaving the sprayhood to give a bit of shelter, but it can also be lowered to leave the boat flush and completely open. Bukh 20hp diesel. Capable and spacious launch, recently painted and canvas work just re-waterproofed.

  • Year: 1960
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 20'
  • Beam: 7'
  • Draft: 2'
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Enquire about McGruer Motor Launch

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Classic varnished mahogany motor launch designed and built by McGruers in Scotland. Fitted with a Kelvin P2 10hp diesel engine that has been overhauled and well maintained. Wintered ashore every year and professionally maintained. Fitted with a drop down canvas spray hood to give some shelter on wet days. Beautiful launch in nice condition and in regular use this summer.

  • Designer: McGruer and Co.
  • Builder: McGruer and Co.
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 16'
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Enquire about Racing Keel Boat

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Wooden racing keel boat

Designed by Dave Hollom of Americas Cup fame and built by the owner in 2013. She is similar in many ways to the Flying 15 and will plane easily in 12 knots of wind. Strip plank hull with carbon fibre spars and a retractable lead bulb keel, this is a boat with excellent performance and good pedigree given her designer. The rig and sail plan was designed by the team at Goacher Sails will all Harken fittings, 2 sets of sail and spinnakers. Complete with a Bison electric outboard and custom road trailer. A fun and exciting boat to sail, fully equipped, tried and tested, ready for her next owners.

  • Designer: Dave Hollom
  • Year: 2013
  • Location: Derbyshire
  • Length on deck: 22'
  • Beam: 5'
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Enquire about New Build William Ferris Rowing Punt

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New build wooden rowing punt for sale

Built by Falmouth shipwright Rory Bosher as a replica of an original William Ferris rowing punt from Pill Creek in Falmouth. Slightly bigger in the beam than the skiffs which are faster but less stable and not as practical as this superb little boat. Elegantly built boat presented in as new condition on a road trailer.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Rory Bosher, Falmouth
  • Year: 2024
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 13'9"
  • Beam: 4'8"
  • Draft: 8"
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Enquire about Kittiwake 14 Yawl

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Traditional GRP sailing dinghy for sale

Nice example of the Kittiwake 14, built by Kittiwake boats in 1995. A nice example of the class, complete with a brand new all over cover and good quality break back road trailer. Complete re-varnish in 2022 along with all new running rigging. Nice quality boat ready to sail this season.

  • Designer: Kittiwake Boats
  • Builder: Kittiwake Boats
  • Year: 1995
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 14'3"
  • Beam: 4'10"
  • Draft: 3' plate down
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Small boats for sale

People use small boats for sailing, rowing, fishing and tenders for larger vessels. They are easy to transport, affordable, and a great way to get afloat. Small boats are perfect for as a small fishing boat, small sailing boat, motor cruiser or sports cruiser and popular for recreation. We have spent some of the best family days pottering up and down the estuary in our sailing dinghy.

Small classic sailing boats are great for people wanting to start sailing. They’re relatively affordable and classic in style, and you can often find older examples for a fraction of the cost of a new boat. Plus, they’ll still provide you with years of enjoyment.

Classic boats are also a great option if you’re looking for a project boat. Many of these boats have been well cared for and only need a little TLC to get them back into sailing shape. With a bit of elbow grease, you can often have your dream boat for a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Some of the cheap small sailboats for sale on the Wooden Ships website include dinghies, day boats and river launches. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any small boats featured on our website, or if you’d like to sell your boat.

Wooden Ships classic yachts brokers have an extensive database of small boats for sale. With a wide range of sail boats, 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.