Steam Tug which has been in our family since the 70's. She has been featured in the Steam Boat Assoc. publication "The Funnel"a number of times. Engine dates from before 1900 and had Stephenson linkage added at later stage for forward and reverse. Selling due to lack of time and other projects, it would be great to get her back on the water. The boiler and PRV would need certification for insurance and it would be best to bring a trailer as the one that she is on dates from when we first got her. More pictures and information available and she is listed in the Steam Boat assoc... read more

fully equipped, perfect for reacreation... read more

Laurent Giles Peter Duck built by Porter and Haylett in 1964. The Peter Duck is well known for its connection to Arthur Ransome, the very first one being designed for the writer by Laurent Giles just after the war. In 1961 the design was revived, altered a little and a total of 38 boats were built up until 1970 by Porter and Haylett Ltd of Wroxham. The Peter Duck was a very popular design and has been a proven and loved coastal cruising boat for many years. The easily handled ketch rig has a manageable sail area for hassle free cruising. The cockpit is large and comfortable and the i... read more

CLASSIC 42 YACHT LAURENT GILES 1962 THOROUGH MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME OVER THE YEARS. Designed as a Yawl now sailed as a sloop. Surveyed 2014. Link for photos & full spec: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/af0ws8qexwynt9r/AABwsqu-iixpKNr4BQeXuWE0a?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/33gshm19j18bxmm/Scythe%20for%20sale%20specs.doc?dl=0... read more

Here we have Eleanor a 33ft J Lidguard. Timber Sloop (long keel, masthead sloop rig). She is incredibly sea worthy and sailed from New Zealand to the UK in the 90s. She has been well maintained with new rigging in 2022, clean sails and a serviced 3GM30F Yanmar engine in good condition. She now sits on a mooring in Newton Ferrers (Plymouth) Built in New Zealand, Lidguards are renowned and she sails beautifully. The hull is constructed of an epoxy sheathed double diagonal planking, cold moulded. She is constructed of Kauri which is considered to be one of the best boat building woods for its s... read more

Believed built 1913.Teak on oak carvel construction. Length 9.75 m, beam 2.48 m, draft 0.76 m Newly renovated with redesign and refit by IBTC International Boatbuilding Training College Lowestoft, England completed summer 2017. Large aft cockpit and forward well both accessed from cabin via double wooden doors Sampson post Exterior painted with varnished trim Brass and bronze fittings. Mechanical and electrical: 42hp/30.9kW Vetus M4.17 4 cyl diesel inboard engine (new 2016) Stern gear all new 2016 Stainless steel fuel tank Wheel steering 2 x 12V 140Ahr service batteries 1 x 12V 100Ahr engine ... read more

Here we have my Sea Scamp Gaff Rig, Oran Na Mara. I'm reluctantly selling her due to a change in my health. She was commissioned in 2005 and purchased by myself in 2021. She was professionally buffed and polished at the beginning of last season also had a full refit, starting with a new inboard Sole 17hp Mini Compact engine, with all new water cooled stern tube and pumps, she has all new internal electronics as well as an all new raised coach house, that has been professionally constructed in hard wood, this has gives it plenty of extra head room in the cabin. A truly great opportunity... read more