MAREN, Alan Buchanan design built in 1962. A long keeled keeled Masthead Sloop. Her present condition rebuild project requires finishing. 2023, a 18hp Volvo twin cylinder diesel engine with a stainless steel shaft and a Darglow folding propeller have been professionally installed. New engine beds and re configuration of the cockpit had to carried out, to enable a successful installation. Her restoration started 2008 at St Osyth Boatyard, Essex where she was built by Shipwright Denis Barnes in 1962. A new mast and boom have been commissioned and built, (working from the original Buchan... read more

Built in 1994. Steel hard chine with long keel. Hull plating thicknesses - 12mm half round keel bottom, keel sides and bottom plating 10mm, hull sides 6.4mm, above sheer tube and decks 5mm. Epoxy coated below the waterline. Hull portlights 12mm AR polycarbonate. Ballast in keel. BUILDER Designed and built by J Shores / S Fawkes. Plans copyright John Shores. DIMENSIONS Length over all: 21.88m 71'8" (ex bowspit and overhangs) LOA 26.5m 86'11" Length at waterline: 18m 59'1" Beam:4.27m 14'0" Maximum draft: 2.14m 7'1" Bridge clearance:18m  59'1" Hull material: Steel Hull type: Displace... read more

Lovely Classic Gaff Cutter showing beautiful craftmanship. These classic lines will certainly turn heads wherever she goes. Onboard there is a lovely feeling of purpose. Wooden boats always need maintenance, and this is no different, but for a boat that is nearly 30 years old, I think she can provide many more years of enjoyment. The 2017 engine looks like new. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 59 extra photos of this Gaff Rigged Cutter . This Gaff Rigged Cutter has been personally p... read more

Widgeon, built in 1901 as a Gaff Cutter in Southampton by Fay's to a J.M Soper design. She has been in her present ownership for over 40years, used as a family cruising yacht. Making passages around the UK, Ireland, Northern France both sides of the North Sea, in to the Baltic, the Netherlands. She was converted to carry a Bermudan rig in 1956. A Carvel planked hull of Teak, above the waterline, a Pitch Pine planked, underwater hull. Laid teak decks. She came ashore some years ago and has since been stored in a dry Farm Barn. Viewings by Arrangement.... read more

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

An extremely well presented Clipper River class cruiser that has been professionally rebuilt! The list is as follows: 2016: 20 new ribs with fastenings 300ft of new planking 70ft replacement deck planking New toe rails and rubbing strakes new mast and boom New cap & throat shrouds 2017/2018: 6 new grown oak floor bearers New stainless steel keel bolts Replacement forepeak floorboards Cabin roof refurbished New canvas (lifting roof) Rewired domestic system to include LED bulbs 2019: New backstays New running rigging New cockpit benches (Mahogany and Oak) & softwood floor... 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

WOW - ELECTRIC INBOARD TOO! Built in around 1982. GRP construction with black topsides, white superstructure, encapsulated keel, aft self draining cockpit, transom hung rudder, 2 berth interior, gaff cutter rig. BUILDER Designed by Paul Gartside and built by Riverside Products, Penryn. Sail no OY1607 - No 7. DIMENSIONS: Length on deck (LOD): 16.00 ft Length over spars (LOS): 22.00 ft approx inc bowsprit Length on waterline (LWL): 15.75 ft Beam: 6.50 ft Draft: 3.00 ft Displacement: 1,600.00kg approx Oysterman 16, designed by Canadian Paul Gartside, along the general lines of a Falmouth s... read more

The Buchanan Norman is a traditionally styled, classic cruising yacht from the board of Alan Buchanan. A capable, well-mannered yacht that has been well maintained and is offered for sale in beautiful condition, having had over £40,000 spent on her over the past twelve months.... read more

We are pleased to have this beautiful classic gaff-rigged yacht on our books. She is a 17ft late 1920/30 vessel, carvel built of larch over oak, originally as an open cockpit but with the later addition of a coachroof. Her accommodation would be fine as a day boat or even a weekender and can be single-handed. She has a nice deep, safe cockpit. She has a Tohatsu auxiliary outboard, should the need arise. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 30 extra photos of this Gaff Rigged 17ft . This ... read more