SongWriter is a 1986 Nicholson 39 Ketch, a classic beauty of the seas. She offers both timeless elegance and reliable performance. This well maintained vessel, boasting a length of 39 feet, offer an excellent combination of craftsmanship, comfort and seaworthiness. Crafted by the renowned Camper & Nicholsons shipyard, this ketch rig yacht features sleek lines, a sturdy fiberglass hull, and a teak deck that exudes warmth and sophistication. With its spacious cockpit and well-appointed interior, it provides ample room for comfortable cruising or entertaining guests. Below deck, the cozy cabin ... read more

Island Wind is a Tradewind 35. She is a very good example of the seaworthy, long keel, cutter-rigged Tradewind 35 design. She is a large volume 35 footer with generous accommodation and storage for long distance cruising. Island Wind was built in 1990 by Tideway Boat builders of Salcombe from Blondecell mouldings, she has been well maintained and equipped. She would suit a family who want to sail in safety and comfort. Inventory Construction Cream GRP hull with a blue raised strake GRP deck and treadmaster Encapsulated lead ballast Engine– complete overhaul 2023 Yanmar 3GM 27 HP fresh wat... read more

Elbar is Bianca 27 that was built in Denmark in 1965 and is the first of over 600 of her type built. She was exhibited at the 1966 London Boat Show and bought by the first owner, who named her using his initials. She is registered in London as number 308088 on the British Ships Registry. Elbar has been in the current ownership for the past 40 years. The engine has been serviced every December before being winterised and laid up for about 6 months. Every alternate year the boat has been laid up ashore and the mast unstepped to allow for repainting and inspection and replacement of rigging as ... read more

The Hood 38 was designed by world renowned yachtsman and sail maker Ted Hood and built in France by Chantiers Wauquiez. They produced a yacht that shows fusion between the styles of boat design at that time. They were strongly built to a high standard with an excellent reputation for seaworthiness and safe comfortable passage-making. The more European sleek lines make her a very attractive looking yacht and so it's surprising when you go below how spacious she is. This is the Mk II, a vastly improved companionway and interior layout from the early boats which were first produced in 1976. Th... read more

Almost 77 years ago a young Dane sailed his Dragon Class racing dinghy into Bronze Medal position in the 1948 Olympic Games. These were the first Olympic Games held after WW II, and the sailing events were held in Torbay, South West England. That young man went on to build many boats, the most famous being the Great Dane 28: his name was Klaus Baess. Launched at the London Boat Show in 1967, the GD28 was an instant success. The hull was made from hand-laid fibreglass to Lloyd's Specification. In 1969 Baess sailed the GD 28 into first place in the Yachting World One-of-a-Kind Rally, beating ne... 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

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

Built for C Thomas Clagett Jr, an American businessman in 1976, this 72' ketch has had a fascinating history! Built at Derecktor Shipyard (known as America's most accomplished boatbuilder), her early life was spent around Florida and the Bahamas where having a centreboard made cruising that area accessible for a large yacht. She came across the Atlantic and made her way to the Isle of Wight. Her last outing was in 2020 when she sailed across the channel. She is now afloat and does need to be moved from the marina on sale completion. There is a lot of boat here, she has huge liveaboard p... read more

The Colvic Countess 28 needs no introduction, this ubiquitous marque has been around since 1980. Many were home completed to varying standards, some indifferent but some surprisingly good. Georgy Girl, being factory built definitely falls into the latter category. Georgy Girl benefits from recent upgrades of new sails, including cruising chute with snuffler, plus she was re-engined just a few years ago. Whilst not intended as a racer she has a sufficient turn of speed for the discerning cruising sailor, that is what Ian Anderson the designer and Colvic Craft Ltd UK who were based in Essex se... read more