Dormouse is typical of a pocket cruiser from this period. Built by Shuttlewoods in 1957 on the River Roach. A traditional carvel construction of mahogany on oak and copper fastings. She contains all the desirable features that any yachtsman cruising the East Coast in the late 1950s could have wanted, complete with a centreboard, gaff rig, and wood stove. Now offered laying afloat not far from her original launch having only ever had two owners. Viewing by appointment through our Essex office on (01621) 785600... read more

This beautiful classic sailing yacht, built in 2007 by Ayana Yatcilik - Turkey, is blessed with excellent sailing capacities and a warm classic mahogany interior, saloon, two cabins, 4 berths. Yanmar 125 HP diesel engine, electric windlass, first owner.... read more

Designed in 1927 for the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club by Johan Anker, the Dragon class soon established itself as an international class, with fleets across Europe and Scandinavia. The initial concept was for a Bermudan-rigged keelboat that provided rudimentary accommodation, and in this way could be used to sail and sleep on, from one regatta to another, as well as cruising for pleasure. After WWII, in 1948, the class was selected for the Olympics, and from that point onwards Dragons were built solely for racing. However, 'Laju' was built in 1933 in Sweden and has retained the featur... read more

Sea Swift is a classic Van de Stadt offshore cruiser/racer in excellent original and well maintained condition. She was built by the Tyler yard in UK and fitted out by the Anne Wever yard in the Netherlands. GRP Hull, Mahogany coach roof and interior, teak decks. All timber work has been well maintained and all varnish is in very condition having been recently renewed. This is a beautiful example of a classic Trintella 29 1a. Yard number 672 Built 1973 8.8m LOA, 2.52m beam, 1.31m draft. Displacement 3850 Kg 5 berth (including 2 x saloon, 2 x forepeak and 1 x pilot berth. Aluminium s... read more

CRUSADER is the outcome of many years' experience with yachts of this type. The result is a fine seaworthy hull with good permanent accommodation yet simple enough to be sailed single-handed. The 21st CRUSADER was completed in November, 1961. With her simple masthead rig CRUSADER is very EASILY HANDLED. There are no runners to be set up when tacking or gybing and anyone who has sailed a dingy, will be able to take command of CRUSADER with complete confidence. Although the emphasis is mainly on cruising comfort, CRUSADER is descended from a family of successful racing yachts and can do well i... read more

The vessel was ice-class built as an ocean-going, research vessel by the Danish Government in 1937 as “Esvagt Dana“ The vessel could stand at fix position during work at sea. The “Gulden Leeuw“ was a training ship of the Danish Maritime Academy.... read more

Casuella is a very pretty Laurent Giles ketch. Built in 1964 by Porter and Haylet of Wroxham Norfolk her traditional accommodation gives a very cosy feel. Casuella is in good structural condition having had extensive work carried out over the last few years. This work has included stripping the deck and repairing various timbers. The deck and coachroof have been replaced with new ply and epoxy sheathed. The keel bolts have been pulled and inspected by the surveyor and found to be in good condition. New mizzen 2019 and new tiller 2020. The Peter Duck class enjoys a good reputation for their sea... read more

Estrella is a South Coast One Design (SCOD) which really needs no introduction. She is a 25ft 11in (7.9m) long-keeled cruiser/racer designed by the late Charles Nicholson in 1955. From 1955 until 1970 SCODs were built by a variety of builders including: Clare Lallows here on the Isle Wight. This classic wooden sailing yacht designed and built for racing and cruising features a fractional Bermudian sloop rig and are known for their stability, stiffness, and excellent righting capability . 106 SCOD were built for the dual objective of the Class Racing whilst providing a comfortable yacht to crui... read more

Beautiful 'aak', completely refitted and professionally maintained, fully equiped, lovely sailing yacht.... read more

1948 Wallasea Bay 35' Ketch. Originally built as a sloop, 'Ocean Dundas' was converted to a ketch in the 1960's (please note mizzen mast not pictured in main suite of photos but waiting to be stepped after refurbishment). A really charming boat, Ocean Dundas was one of a number of vessels built at the Wallasea Bay Yacht Station in the post war years. A super pretty boat with her canoe stern and sloping coachroof, 'Ocean Dundas' has been used for local Solent sailing since the current owners purchased the boat from the Essex coast in 2016. Maintained as necessary by Tim Gilmore, wooden boat spe... read more