A gentleman’s yacht with history – built in 1965 for Roger Pilkington of the glass family to explore the European Waterways. She comes complete with books from the “Small Boat” series written by Pilkington describing her build and fitting out on the Thames and their travels of many of the European waterways. She is essentially fitted out to live aboard comfortably with all facilities including heating and a full size domestic washing machine. She has been our home for the past eleven years whilst cruising extensively in the south of England, northern France and the ... 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

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

REDUCED BY £10,000 New bss boat safety certificate Princess Elizabeth classic passenger/ boat Built 1936/ launched at hills boatyard. Originally carried 60 passengers 47ft with rudder x 13ft 6 wide 3ft 6 inch draft. 8 tons in weight. She now sits on dry dock in Shropshire. Been restored the last 14 months. I’ve had a quality craftsmen working on it the last 5 months who is a shipwright. She’s running x2 beta marine bv1505 which only have 2000 hrs on the clock but peace of mind I’ve taken the heads off and had them tested and new head gaskets etc They ... read more

Robert Ives 29 - beautiful ex Environment Agency / Thames Conservancy River & Canal Patrol boat. This boat has been beautifully restored, and upgraded to a very high spec. She is a Robert Ives 29 patrol boat built in 1975 (these are is still used by the River Authorities today). These boats are a class of their own and turn heads wherever they go - beautiful lines and wonderful handling. Antifoul, hull polish, and engine service June 2023. External Teak freshly re-varnished (August 2022) - grab rails, engine hatch handles, front cabin surround. Inside is mainly teak with varnish... read more

A newly restored Classic bakdekker Cruiser. I have spent the last 6 years restoring and improving the vessel. Has got a new 2023 Boat Safety Cert and Boat Registration. Had a Survey done on the 14/09/23 All hull thicknesses good , no repairs or welding needed.And repainted anti fowl During Covid in 2021 it was taken out of the water ,and had a full exterior paint and inspection and new anodes. The interior has had a new floor throughout with insulation, hatches and pulls. The boat itself has had new wall and ceiling insulation throughout. New power points and wiring , with a new... read more

Yorky is a beautifully restored example of this classic Plymouth Pilot boat. GRP displacement hull with varnished hardwood wheelhouse and two berth cabin. Often used as a yacht club committee boat because of her sturdy build and large open cockpit, the Saltram 24 is ideal as a leisure fishing or cruising boat. Her shallow draft and bilge plates enable her to take the ground when exploring rivers and estuaries.... read more