January 2025 Priced Reduced to £9,750 This beautiful Classic sailing yacht has a wonderful pedigree. In her very early years, she was attributed to Harrison Butler, most likely mistaken for a Z4 tonner. Her design is rightly attributed to JW& A Uphams of Brixham, who developed her during and after the war from 1939. She is recognised as a prototype for the Waterbug Class of which 16 were built. Although similar in design to the Z4 her length overall is a little longer. She has benefits from an extended Bumkin which affords her a lovely masthead mainsail on standing backstays. Al... read more

23ft Fishing motor cruiser and ideal weekender. An open cockpit for a fishing platform with a removable fitted cockpit cover and shelter deck over the helm position Engine box and access into forward cabin. Cabin is fitted with 2 single bunk berths and galley facility. Cabin can be secured. She is a tidy example of a clinker wooden motor fishing boat, immensely strong in her construction. Built by Parsons of Leigh on Sea, Essex. in 1960, An East Coast Potter ( crabs) , she retains her original Bowman 3534 BL, 18hp diesel engine. A very economical engine, Last refit in 2023 included new ... read more

Carmen has undergone considerable restoration in her present ownership, albeit around 2010, the last survey was made of her, in the main this has been mainly cosmetic. She has been languishing in a dry Barn for several years, so need attention before she is recommissioned. Work is required to get the vessel into good condition. New systems & rigging to be installed. She does have her own road trailer and a full inventory of gear & sails. She has recently been moved to the Faversham Boatyard under the supervision of Boatbuilder Alan Staley. Sitting on her trailer under cover.... read more

15ft Open dayboat, built in the late 1950's. Solid heavy construction A 3/4 decked, Clinker displacement hull of varnished Mahogany, She has had much of her planking replaced. Bought as a retirement project, she had languished in a boat shed for several years. She carries a Gaff main sail , white sails. Requires recommissioning and sailing.......... read more

A 16ft carvel planked wooden open boat, the hull was fully restored in 2000. New spars, sails, and centreboard were added 2019, rigged out as a Gaffer. The vessel is estimated to have been built around 1900. She has been set up for racing, a full inventory of racing gear is included with a launching trolley with Bronze bearings (wont corrode being immersed in salt). Sails against the Sailing Brigs of West Mersea carries sail number WM 99.... read more

15ft GRP Clinker effect double ended Skerry, design is based on historic Scandinavian, English working boats. "Skerry" means "small boat" in old Norse or "Small Island" in old Celt. This Skerry is designed for capable sailing on all points of sail and is effortless to row, and she does so with ease. 2 x pairs Oars (included), she carry's with every stroke, up and down wind and even against a tide. The single Balanced Lug Rig and sail makes for exciting and surprisingly fast sailing in a good breeze or a leisurely plod in light airs. She has bow fittings for ... read more

An early model of these popular GRP sail cruisers. Easy to handle, a stable first sail boat yet very capable, good for for coastal waters. Auxiliary power, outboard in well, 10hp Tohatsu. Roomy interior, offering 5 berths in 2 cabins. She requires some cosmetic attention, otherwise in the water, tidy and good to go.... read more

SCOD, a simple, yet practical, unadulterated Classic Racer / cruiser, Bermudan Sloop rig. He relatively deep long keel means she copes well with heavy seas . Her simple Traditional rig, makes her easy to handle single handed. She has a full service history for the last 28 years in her present ownership. Standing rigging has been renewed, and the mast has been rebuilt, a laminated hollow spar. Keel bolts have been drawn to keep a check , Planking re caulked and re painted, re antifouled. Engine has been regularly serviced. . Stood ashore for the Winter. Summers spent on a swinging mooring.... read more

28ft GRP Smack yacht, gaff cutter, rig. Composite construction. 2000 Bought as a new moulded GRP bare hull. Mould taken from the Tyrell & Young Smack Yacht mould, as a self finish/ fit out retirement project. Mr P Herbert. Carries a Traditional Gaff Rig with Top mast, inboard auxiliary engine. She has a fixed long ballast keel, an extended coach roof, giving 6ft plus headroom in the accommodation. Well found, a comfortable cruising vessel for 4 persons. Presently afloat, undercover.... read more

24m Steel lighter hull, Beam 5.4m, Draft 2ft 6inch. Converted in 1987 used for 20years as a youth hostel for adventure holidays, offering accommodation for 16 young persons with 8 x twin single cabins and 2 x communal shower rooms, a laundry, 2 x large water tanks and stores racking, all found below decks. On the deck level there's a large training room/ lounge/ club room/dining room. A full size commercial galley. A large Reception, Heads facility (chemical toilet). A flat roof terrace on top. It has the potential for a commercial use/ Air BnB accommodation or a full refit / co... read more