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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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