Alando CK178, a Colchester Sailing Smack ex registered fishing vessel/work boat Built by the renowned barge and smack builders of their day, the Aldous Brothers of Brightlingsea. Initially she was one of a fleet of four, half decked open work boats, commissioned by a local Oysterman in 1923. Originally registered as CK1, then LO111, removed from the register in 1938. Alando was then converted into a pleasure yacht in 1938, her history is then unknown until the 1970's. When she first took part in the OGA East Coast Race in 1973, owned and restored by A R Dunnet of Chelmondiston. She has t... read more

The name Salote is from the queen of Tonga which came to the queen’s coronation in 1954 . All so Dan Houston owned Salote for a number of years he was the editor of classic Boat renewed last year new forward hatch, and Sampson post new oak gallows with bronze fastenings .Salote is known as a "Scarborough sloop", constructed of Mahogany on oak steamed frames and rigged as a Bermudian sloop. She has had extensive restoration over the past 10 years by current owner, this has included much of the structure many new frames, planking, deck beams and a laid teak deck over plywood, n... read more

"Almira of Rhu" is a 1962 Classic Bruno Veronese 23ft Sloop. She is in nice condition and ready to set sail. Single cabin with 2 berths, a neat galley and marine toilet. She has a Beta 14hp inboard diesel engine which has only done 100 ish. hours. What a wonderful little yacht, capable of taking on many an adventure. Bruno Veronese designs are beautiful and this classic lady has been professionally epoxy sheathed below the waterline, water tight, easy to maintain and very well built. Current Marine survey available.... read more

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

Albert strange sailing yacht ‘Cloud’. Cloud is a new build that requires finishing, constructed of Iroko planking on substantial laminated oak frames and timber floors, completely fastened with copper and bronze, an external ballast keel of lead, all though bolt with bronze bolts. Deck of Teak laid over plywood on to oak beams. The interior is partially done with the heads and galley to complete. A new 3 gm 30 is positioned on the engine beds. Cloud is configured as a gaff yawl, There are number of completed spars only the main mast to construct of which there is timber to com... 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 ... 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