The Quicksilver Activ range of cruising powerboats have a wide ranging appeal, from the 455 open runabout to the 905 Weekender, they seem to have a boat for everyone. The Quicksilver 595 cruiser cabin version seems to be able to do all those things by itself however, with a clever use of space both above and below deck she can be a great day boat or equally comfortable enough to sleep aboard. She has a porta potti, fresh water shower head (cold only), coolbox and a cockpit table, all of which is cleverly stowed until wanted. The same for the bimini which folds into the locker, keeping it pr... read more

Classic wooden passenger launch, Coded MCA Classes V & VI and suitably equipped with the appropriate safety gear and in regular service in The Solent area. Made with pitch pine keel laid on 8 December 1934 as Morgan Giles No. 305. Her stem, apron, transom and stern were in English oak, with her coaming and fore and aft decks in elm and teak. Her engine was originally built by Parsons at Southampton. She was issued a passenger certificate in two parts: Steam V to operate in the River Dart and Steam VI to operate between Ness at Teignmouth and St Margaret's Bay, Brixham. History Nomad was bui... read more

French production boatbuilders Beneteau require no introduction from me, having been in business since 1884! The First 40.7 was initially designed by Bruce Farr in 1999 and very quickly gained popularity with nearly 700 produced in total. I would imagine they are probably the best known of the cruiser-racers, they still turn up in numbers at club regattas all over the country and as a family cruising boat they offer excellent accommodation as well as being fun to sail This 40.7 has had a good career under RORC, from channel races to Round Britain and Ireland and she's crossed the Atlantic t... read more

Island RIBs, UK boatbuilders on the Isle of Wight since 2014, are formed of a team with over 25 years of RIB design and production experience. Each boat is built to order, specified to suit the customer be they commercial operators, yacht racing teams or in this case a family looking to enjoy time on the water This particular 7.5m, launched in 2019 was shown at Southampton Boat Show and has always been stored dry on a Tetradock modular floating pontoon. The 200hp Suzuki engine has been serviced annually, despite having lower hours than required and always rinsed correctly after each use ... read more

Aquador Boats, part of the well-known Nimbus Group have an excellent strap line! 'Scandinavian Heritage redesigned with Legacy'. That says a lot to me about the Aquador 23 HT, stylish, modern looks with a feeling of quality throughout, a boat that you really are going to enjoy owning. Everything seems very well thought out; at deck level she's easy to move around and feels solid and safe. Although walking out and around the side deck is fine, access to the foredeck is even easier via the large opening hatch forward which then, when closed, gives a great seating area. The aft deck can be she... read more

Botnia Targa 31 Mk 2, a remarkable 2007 vessel boasting just 535 hours of use and meticulous upkeep. Powered by newly serviced twin Volvo D6 engines, each offering 310 HP, and equipped with a Panda generator and Sleipner bow thruster, this boat balances power and efficiency seamlessly. Inside, the vessel accommodates 5 guests across two cabins and a saloon, with creature comforts like air conditioning and cabin heating. Navigation is a breeze with a complete Furuno navigational inventory with all repeaters on the flybridge, so you don’t have to stop catching rays while you plot your cour... read more

This Dufour 2800 is an exceptional 1979 example maintained to the highest standards by a meticulous owner. In addition to the many nautical upgrades a plethora of creature comforts abound. This very capable pocket cruisier that has the ability to sail off-shore whilst with a draft of 1.46 m she is equally at home coastal cruising seeking out the many anchorages of the South Coast. A recently fitted 25hp Beta diesel with only 150 hours, new battery charger, cooker with oven, grill & two burners, Garmin chart plotter at helm and Lowrence plotter below, Sprayhood, VHF DSC Stereo and CD player e... read more

This model is a tidy example of the popular Gibsea 84. Great club racer and with her specious accommodation also makes a comfortable cruiser. Volvo engine, 5 berths, galley with sink, cooker and grill Mechanical Mechanical Volvo 2002 18 hp Shaft drive Last engine service - 2024 3 bladed Propeller Rope Cutter Raw water cooled Tankage Fuel tank - approx 50 litres? Water tank - approx 95 litres? Electrical Shore power with cable Battery charger for 2 batteries plus diode splitter for the 3rd battery 3 x 120amp batteries - (domestic, engine and windlass) Equipment ... read more

The Swordsman 33 with its subtly flared shearline and classic bow design is synonymous with style and performance plus excellent sea keeping qualities. This classic Swordsman was built for the 1964 International Offshore Cowes to Torquay Powerboat Race and although she did not win she performed well and was placed. They became very successful powerboats with 56 of this model built between 1963 and 1974 with over 40 still in service today. Only a few were built with wheelhouses for which there was no standard design. As the first owner intended to cruise the more northerly latitudes a wheelhous... read more

Designed by Ed Dubois, the Westerly Tempest is renowned for its blend of performance and comfort. A sturdy but fast cruiser combine generous accommodation with her 2 spacious double berth and large saloon. This model is the sought after bilge keel version, and has a comprehensive cruising inventory. She is due to lift out in April for her annual bottom scrub and antifoul ready for the season. Mechanical Mechanical Volvo Penta 2002 2 cylinder diesel engine 18hp Shaft drive 2 bladed propeller Annual engine service, including new impeller, oil and fuel filters in 2022 Raw water cooled... read more