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

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

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

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

Riva Rudy. Classic Sporting Day-boat. Superb for Ski or just showing off! Restored. Goes like stink, handles like a dream.... read more

General Specification Builder : Unknown LOA : 9.14m (30ft 0in) LOD : 8.53m (28ft 0in) Beam : 2.69m (8ft 10in) Draft : 0.76m (2ft 6in) Keel : Long keel Construction Wood clinker construction Double-ender with transom hung rudder Shallow long keel with bilge plates Glass mat/West System epoxy covered decks and coachroof Iron ballast (sash window weights) Originally an open lifeboat to SS Frederica Converted and cabin added circa 1937 Only 3 private owners and in current ownership since 1990 Planks replaced as/when required, plus new decks, new stem and partial new hog under... read more

Barnet 52 Feet Lifeboat, 50% restoration carried out Original Name Joseph Hiram Chadwick ( ON 898 ) 1952 - 1967 The vessel needs to be removed from the boat yard, all original items to go with the vessel, Unfinished project, No Payment Required. We just want to see it go to a good home. ON898 Joseph Hiram Chadwick. Built 1952. Served at Padstow 1952 - 1967; Galway Bay 1968 - 1976; RNLI relief fleet 1977 - 1980. Sold out of service 1980. Re-named Julia Claire, then Forceful, then Joseph Hiram Chadwick. From other research: She was built by Messrs J F White and Co at a cost of... read more

At 40' Overall length - including extended bowsprit "Rainbow" is always a head-turner; This eye catching Ketch (often mistaken for being wood and much older than she is) "Rainbow" has been easily sailed by a couple for the last ten years enjoying the South coast UK and all it has to offer. Her heavy weight means she sits comfortably at anchor and we have ridden out 40+ knot winds at anchor, with confidence as we watched others being thrown around like a rag doll in a washing machine. Her sail plan means there's always an easily managed gear for all conditions ... read more