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

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

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

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

General Specification Builder : William Press, Belaugh LOA : 6.55m (21ft 6in) Beam : 2.26m (7ft 5in) Draft : 1.04m (3ft 5in) Keel : Fin Construction Wood carvel construction Mahogany on oak frames New cockpit coaming port side 2021 4 new planks 2021 Keel and keel bolts new 1999 Lifting cabin roof Varnished mahogany cabin Grey Trakmark non-slip decks (renewed 2003 approximately) Air draft approximately 1.83m (6ft) No recent survey Wintered ashore annually Rigging & Sails Gaff rig Wood mast/spars Spruce mast (new 2017) stepped in oak tabernacle easily lowere... read more

15ft Open dayboat, built in the late 1950's. A 3/4 decked, Clinker displacement hull of varnished Mahogany, She has, had much of her planking replaced. As a retirement project, she languished in a boat shed for a couple plus years. She carries a Gaff rig, white sails. Requires commissioning, sitting under a tarpaulin ashore.... read more

Aquila of Scotland is a beautiful example of a gentleman’s motor yacht, designed and built by Bushnells, of Wargrave in 1963/64. The vessel is 47 ft long with a beam of 14.6 ft and has a fully moulded GRP keel. A pair of T6.354.4 Perkins 6 cylinder engines rated at 185hp were fitted approx 8 years ago. Inside is spacious and flooded with natural light. All the internal spaces offer excellent head room which makes her a pleasure to be aboard. Accommodation comprises two cabins and an en suite shower room to the master cabin. The living area has plenty of storage space and there are steps ... read more

White Heather is a 40ft wooden top and hull sailing / fishing vessel from circa 1926,reported to have been built by Richard Pearce at East Looe. The boat is lying ashore at Gloucester. We are selling this boat on behalf of Canal River Trust who are more interested in the heritage value rather than the monetary value of the boat. As such they are looking for prospective buyer to demonstrate that they are able , from both cash flow and skill perspective to carry out the necessary repairs and refurbishment of this historic craft. This vessell had recently been sunk and re floated, there is exte... read more

Classic Mahogany Punt This circa 1960's Mahogany punt has been beautifully restored, re-varnished, repainted and fitted with a new overall tented black storage cover. Her interior cushions will be recovered to a colour of the new owners choice. Plus new fenders and ropes to boot. Powered by a single cylinder Stuart Turner R3M shaft drive petrol engine, 'Feather' is ready to tickle along. Sensibly priced to sell asking £6,950. Delivery available by request. For more information or viewing please contact Karl on 07836 660601... read more