Frances 26' My apologies to the dozen or so people who have contacted me over the last few months, I’ve been away on Expedition in Northern Norway and for some reason, emails haven’t come through to my personal email account. Verity is a Chuck Paine designed capable and seaworthy double ended cruising yacht for sale, this well found and well sort after design is notable for its handling characteristics and exceptional sea worthiness. Verity was designed by Chuck Paine and in the UK, was built by Victoria Yachts, this was in the late 1970's early 1980s and has recently be... read more

This Victoria 26 is a beautifully fitted out long-keeled cruiser with an impeccable pedigree. Small enough to be cheap to moor and easy to handle, yet tough enough for long-distance passage making. A lovely little double ender. New engine in 2016 with only some 22 hours logged. New central heating system 2019. A must view. Viewing by appointment through our Suffolk Office - +44 (0) 1473 659681... read more

What an opportunity to buy probably the most well-equipped Victoria 34, with lovely classic lines and modern performance she really does represent an amazing package. The owner having come across from Australia and now returned there , bought the boat to sail around the coast of Scotland two years ago , which benefitted from a recently fitted new engine ( circa 500 hours) and then he proceeded to update with new standing rigging , new main and head sails , volt meter , AGM batteries , 50w and 100w solar panel , LED lighting , new boom bag and dyneema lazy jacks and the list goes on. This boa... read more

Built 1988 by Victoria Yachts. The Chuck Paine design is a seaworthy small cruiser with excellent sea keeping properties. She is a joy to sail, being well-balanced and having an easy motion in a seaway. Main, staysail, roller furling yankee. 4 berths including 2 sea berths. Equipped with a 1GM10 Yanmar auxiliary, 2 burner gas cooker and grill, Jabsco toilet, Delta anchor and Danforth kedge. All seacocks upgraded to DZR. Length: 26ft. Beam: 8ft. Draft: 3’10” Full specs and class history here:... read more

1985 26ft Very traditional long keel, double-ended heavy displacement cruiser. Good all-weather performer. Originally bespoke built for Atlantic crossings with extra strength and taller Cutter rig. Beta 16HP diesel new in 2015. 4 berths. GPS. VHF. Depth, wind & log instruments. Ashore Portland. MECHANICAL Beta 16HP Inboard Diesel new in 2015. (approx. 245 hours). Shaft drive to fixed three bladed prop. New 50ltr fuel tank. ELECTRICAL 1 x 12v batteries charged through engine alternator. Navigation lights. Cabin lights. NAVIGATION B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter. ICOM IC-M55 VHF. B&G Log/Depth/Wi... read more

This Victoria 26 was clearly built to a high standard by Northshore and has since been maintained in excellent order by her current owner - owning her since 1993 but now decided to retire from sailing, hence the reason for sale. They are a capable yacht suitable for longer distance passages as well as local cruising and are ideal for single handed sailing. Indeed, the owners cruised her extensively in the Irish Sea and the west coast of Scotland, venturing as far south as the Scillies! The comprehensive inventory includes cabin heating, a replacement engine and a good level of instrumentatio... read more