At 42ft, Cygnet is a half sized wooden sailing barge. After several years of continuous sail cruising, she has been bought into a Barge Boatyard in North Essex. Her present owner has decided to sell her, the hold has ben cleared out , the engine has been removed, she's now presented as a blank canvas for a refit / rebuild......A new rudder has been made and is to be re-fitted. New leeboards are under construction and there is a shipwright commissioned for a new mast. Built in 1881 by G H Curel at Frindsbury near Strood, In 1988 she was sold to her current owner, who used her as a pri... read more

A caring new owner sought for this very attractive Classic dayboat. Built 1902 to a J Pain Clark design. A Gaff Sloop with a Traditional rig, blocks and tackle. Small outboard engine, used off the side deck. A fixed bowsprit gives her LOA 29ft. She has been well maintained and restored by her owner and the Boatyard themselves. She has been kept is in good order. Stands ashore each Winter on her own galvanised cradle Summer spend afloat on swinging mooring on the River Orwell. Due to health issues her owner is no longer able to sail her, as a dowry, he is offering to pay three years of mo... read more

28ft Classic Bermudan sloop, designed and built by David Cheverton and Partners, Isle of Wight in 1959. Originally commissioned for a Marine Charter company, as a Family (of four) Sail Cruiser, now be classed as a Classic. Deck stepped mast gives a clear open space in the cabin. Two settee berths are 6ft 6ins in length. Standing headroom at the aft end of the accommodation. Her present owner has had professional restoration carried out on the vessel .“Works” have included a new self draining cockpit,new engine beds, the engine has been replaced with a good condition, Volvo. In... read more

30ft Bermudian Cutter, a substantial vessel. A robust Pitch pine carvel planked hull. Accommodation for 2 plus 2 and a dog! Standing headroom in the saloon. Bright and airy cabin. Re-engined in 2008. To be Sold afloat, in commission, refitted and serviced "Ready to Go" Mid May 2025. Summer mooring, Ramsholt, River Deben, Suffolk. Insurance survey March 2024. TRY AGAIN is an ex working Channel Island Pilot Cutter, originally constructed circa 1870, in her lifetime has been completely rebuilt two/three times in her long history. MCA registration 1907. Newspaper articles... read more

January 2025 Priced Reduced to £9,750 This beautiful Classic sailing yacht has a wonderful pedigree. In her very early years, she was attributed to Harrison Butler, most likely mistaken for a Z4 tonner. Her design is rightly attributed to JW& A Uphams of Brixham, who developed her during and after the war from 1939. She is recognised as a prototype for the Waterbug Class of which 16 were built. Although similar in design to the Z4 her length overall is a little longer. She has benefits from an extended Bumkin which affords her a lovely masthead mainsail on standing backstays. Al... read more

Carmen has undergone considerable restoration in her present ownership, albeit around 2010, the last survey was made of her, in the main this has been mainly cosmetic. She has been languishing in a dry Barn for several years, so need attention before she is recommissioned. Work is required to get the vessel into good condition. New systems & rigging to be installed. She does have her own road trailer and a full inventory of gear & sails. She has recently been moved to the Faversham Boatyard under the supervision of Boatbuilder Alan Staley. Sitting on her trailer under cover.... read more

15ft Open dayboat, built in the late 1950's. Solid heavy construction A 3/4 decked, Clinker displacement hull of varnished Mahogany, She has had much of her planking replaced. Bought as a retirement project, she had languished in a boat shed for several years. She carries a Gaff main sail , white sails. Requires recommissioning and sailing.......... read more

A 16ft carvel planked wooden open boat, the hull was fully restored in 2000. New spars, sails, and centreboard were added 2019, rigged out as a Gaffer. The vessel is estimated to have been built around 1900. She has been set up for racing, a full inventory of racing gear is included with a launching trolley with Bronze bearings (wont corrode being immersed in salt). Sails against the Sailing Brigs of West Mersea carries sail number WM 99.... read more

15ft GRP Clinker effect double ended Skerry, design is based on historic Scandinavian, English working boats. "Skerry" means "small boat" in old Norse or "Small Island" in old Celt. This Skerry is designed for capable sailing on all points of sail and is effortless to row, and she does so with ease. 2 x pairs Oars (included), she carry's with every stroke, up and down wind and even against a tide. The single Balanced Lug Rig and sail makes for exciting and surprisingly fast sailing in a good breeze or a leisurely plod in light airs. She has bow fittings for ... read more

An early model of these popular GRP sail cruisers. Easy to handle, a stable first sail boat yet very capable, good for for coastal waters. Auxiliary power, outboard in well, 10hp Tohatsu. Roomy interior, offering 5 berths in 2 cabins. She requires some cosmetic attention, otherwise in the water, tidy and good to go.... read more