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 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 17′ Clinker Motor Launch
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17′ Clinker Motor Launch
£2500
Clinker built open launch with generous beam and high freeboard making her an excellent family boat. Beta marine 20hp engine installed in 2005, run up and tested autumn 2025. Complete with road trailer. Untidy finish but appears to be basically sound. Reduced in price to sell before the winter.
- Designer: Traditional
- Year: 1950
- Location: Devon
- Length on deck: 17'
- Beam: 6'
- Draft: 2'
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"
Enquire about Rowing Pram Dinghy
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Rowing Pram Dinghy
£1100
Clinker rowing pram dinghy of unknown history. Refitted in recent years, a good sound hull complete with slatted sole boards, oars and rowlocks. Idesl as a classic yacht tender or for teaching the youngsters to row.
- Designer: Traditional
- Location: Suffolk
- Length on deck: 7'9"
- Beam: 3'5"
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.
