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.
Enquire about 14′ Clinker Motor Launch
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14′ Clinker Motor Launch
£3500
Built by Pasco and Sons as a river launch. Refitted by the previous owner with a reconditioned Bukh DV10 engine, new garboards and various new steamed timbers. Recent new propeller shaft and engine box with insulation. Complete with cover and road trailer. Attractive launch that has been used every season for the last 6 years on the River Dart, perfect for river or local coastal exploration. Recent overhaul of engine and trailer. Low asking price as owner is losing his storage space and needs to move her on to a new home.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Pasco and Sons Boatyard, Cornwall
- Year: 1964
- Location: Dorset
- Length on deck: 14'
- Beam: 6'
- Draft: 1'
Enquire about Salcombe Yawl Y55
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Salcombe Yawl Y55
£3500
Salcombe Yawl Y55 built by Stones in 1967. Professionally maintained since 2015, this is a nice original example that has not been ruined. Complete with road trailer and all over cover.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Stones Boatyard
- Year: 1967
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 16'
- Beam: 7'
Enquire about Norfolk Broads Rowing Skiff
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Norfolk Broads Rowing Skiff built by Cox Bros. of Barton Turf in the 1960's. Totally refurbished by the current owner over the last year, now in very smart condition and ready to launch. Complete with road trailer and launching trolley plus 2 pairs of oars. This skiff carries slightly more beam than her Thames counterparts to cope with the slightly rougher waters of the Broads so could be suited to the more open waters of a lake or large estuary.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Cox Bros.
- Year: 1960
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Length on deck: 15'
- Beam: 5'6"
Enquire about Nottage Sailing Dinghy
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Nottage Sailing Dinghy
£2950
Nottage sailing dinghy built as part of the Traditional Boat Building Course at the Nottage Institute in Wivenhoe, Essex. Built at the school under strict guidance of the professional instructors to create a high quality and nicely finished sailing dinghy. Quite a heavily built dinghy with large scantlings making her very strong. Used very little in the 8 years since she was built, complete with road trailer and fitted all over cover. Tidy dinghy ready to go.
- Builder: Nottage Institute, Wivenhoe
- Year: 2018
- Location: Suffolk
- Length on deck: 9'9"
- Beam: 4'7"
Enquire about 14′ Gunter Sailing Dinghy
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14' clinker dinghy of unknown origin. She looks very similar to some of the Oughtred designs but it is thought she pre-dates these boats. A pretty hull with a gunter sloop rig. Excellent road trailer with combination launching trolley. 4hp outboard motor included in the sale.
- Designer: Traditional
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Length on deck: 14'
- Beam: 4'10"
Enquire about Moorman Bros Clinker Rowing Dinghy
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Clinker rowing and fishing dinghy built for the present owners late Uncle in 1966 by local Isle of Wight boat builders Moorman Bros. The owner still has the original receipt from the builders detailing the costs of the boat and requested extras. Tidy condition, complete with recent launching trolley, fitted cover and Tohatsu 6hp outboard engine. Stable and safe with high freeboard and fully equipped ready to be used.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Moorman Bros. Isle of Wight
- Year: 1966
- Location: Hampshire
- Length on deck: 12'
- Beam: 4'6"
Enquire about John Kerr Rowing Skiff
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John Kerr Rowing Skiff
£2950
Built by John Kerr to a very high professional standard. Built by Keer for himself as the last boat he built when suffering with lung cancer and named Hope. She is clearly a boat ideally suited to lake and river use. 2 rowing positions with space for kit and family, she comes with oars and a road trailer. There is a small rig which will need some attention to get it working correctly.
- Designer: Phillip C. Bolger
- Builder: John Kerr Boatbuilder
- Year: 2000
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 17'10"
- Beam: 4'6"
Enquire about Willow Bay Boats Farthing Dinghy
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Farthing sailing dinghy built by Willow Bay Boats in 1995. Epoxy glued plywood construction makes for a low maintenance and rugged boat. Complete with road trailer, launching trolley, full rig and outboard engine. Not used much in its life and looking in tidy condition.
- Designer: Willow Bay Boats
- Builder: Willow Bay Boats
- Year: 1995
- Location: Sussex
- Length on deck: 11'7"
- Beam: 5'
Enquire about Uffa Fox North Norfolk 16
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North Norfolk 16 racing dinghy, designed and built by Uffa Fox for 2 sailing clubs on the Norfolk coast as their one design racing boat. The design is an enlarged International 14, slightly bigger to cope with the choppy open water conditions found locally. Rebuilt in present ownership. Complete with raid trailer and all over cover. A complete boat in lovely condition.
- Designer: Uffa Fox
- Builder: Uffa Fox
- Year: 1938
- Location: Dorset
- Length on deck: 16'
- Beam: 5'4"
- Draft: 5'2" plate down
Enquire about 9′ McNulty Lugsail Dinghy
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9' clinker lugsail dinghy built by McNulty boats in the 1980's. Usual high end McNulty build quality, mahogany planking on oak frames. Complete with road trailer, launching trolley and cover. Smart little boat perfect for teaching the kids to sail. Easy to own and easy to enjoy.
- Designer: McNulty Boats
- Builder: McNulty Boats
- Year: 1985
- Location: Shropshire
- Length on deck: 9'
- Beam: 4'
Enquire about Robertsons of Sandbanks Motor Launch
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Motor launch built by Robertsons of Sandbanks in 1955, possibly as a tender to a large Clyde built yacht. Used on the Thames by the current owner, she holds a BSS certificate valid until July 2025. Beta 13hp engine with new gearbox and a good road trailer. The boat has been ashore for a couple of seasons and has dried out, she needs some remedial work to get her back in commission. This work will be within the remit of the competent amateur so she would make an excellent hobby project for the right person and is priced accordingly.
- Designer: Traditional
- Builder: Robertsons of Sandbanks
- Year: 1955
- Location: Berkshire
- Length on deck: 14'6"
- Beam: 5'
Enquire about Clovelly Boats 330
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Clovelly Boats 330
£1995
GRP rowing skiff designed and built by Clovelly Boats Ltd of north Devon. Based on the traditional wooden rowing skiffs, these capable boats are finished with iroko trim for a traditional look. Complete with launching trolley and 2 pairs of oars.
- Designer: Clovelly Boats Ltd
- Builder: Clovelly Boats Ltd
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 11'5"
- Beam: 3'11"
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.























