The Barbary Class Ketch are well respected and proven cruising boats. Traditional in design and built strongly, owners describe a boat capable of impressive sailing performance and guaranteed seakeeping abilities. This boat is a good example of the range, having been consistently and carefully maintained, inside and out. During my visit, I was impressed by the boat's character, space and comfort. The owner's private, twin, aft cabin, sits behind the mizzen mast, which provides a more manageable rig for a boat of this size. The interior and exterior are presented well. The swept side-de... read more

This Maurice Griffiths 30 is a well maintained example of these traditionally designed and built boats. The construction is solid and the internal and external finish tidy. The hull and decks are constructed from marine ply that has been professionally sheathed with GRP. The hull and decks have also been regularly maintained and re-painted by the current owner. The accommodation is open and spacious, with five berths and a good sized galley. The interior is roomy and comfortable, including a solid fuel burner, which altogether makes the boat an ideal liveaboard option. On the water, this... read more

These fine Scandinavian designed and built boats are suitable for both racing and cruising and their seaworthy abilities provide for coastal and blue water passages. The build quality is characteristic of this generation of boats, heavily laid GRP and a solid deck to hull construction. This version has been well cared for by the current owner, including the sails, engine and overall upkeep inside and out. The interior is comfortable, with good headroom, space in the galley and a comfortable saloon. This boat also benefits from a very efficient cabin heater, separate forward cabin and heads... read more

This beautifully designed steel ketch has been well maintained and improved by the current owners. Constructed by Eric Hammond Offshore Steel Boats, in 1992 and launched after fit out in 1996, this boat has all of the advantages of a steel boat. Steel boats are preferred for their superior strength over other materials and comparatively cheaper repair costs. All of this boat's anodes were replaced in May 2018, alongside an antifoul and rigging check, with no recommendations made. When I visited the boat, I was impressed by its rugged and practical design and construction. The cockpit is a ... read more

Westerly have an excellent reputation for building solid, comfortable and lasting boats. The Solway is a great example of this pedigree, being a well respected, solid, seaworthy, cruiser. The bilge keel provides a boat capable of navigating both inland and offshore waters and the boat has a safe and comfortable feel, with the centre cockpit, making it ideal for families and longer distance cruises, for when the weather changes. This version has been very well maintained by the current owner, who has invested in numerous upgrades, including a recent engine, sprayhood, sails and headlining to ... read more

The Stag 28 is a robust and seaworthy cruiser and this version is set-up so that it performs very well under sail. The accommodation is spacious, with good headroom throughout, a well sized galley, saloon, nav area and forward cabin. The interior comfort is complemented by a roomy and cleanly presented heads and well sized crew berths. This boat would be suitable for both single handed and family cruising or racing and has been a rewarding platform for both for the current owner. For anyone looking for a good safe cruiser, with a shoal draft, this Stag 28 is well worth considering. These boat... read more

This is a good example of these well renowned boats. The Sadler 34 was designed as an improvement of the already respectable Contessa 32. Like all Sadlers, the 34 has the characteristic unsinkable Sadler hull design and well balanced, performance sailing characteristics. The Sadler 34 is a well proven sea boat, renowned for completing many tough passages all over the world (so much so the boat is a case study in Adlard Cole's 'Heavy Weather Sailing'). Furthermore, the 34's shallow draft is equally at home coastal cruising or creek hopping. This boat has been well maintained by the curre... read more

The Hunter Sonata are great pocket racing boats. The current owner started a refit but sadly family and work commitments put a halt to this and has since been ashore. The boat has a full suit of sails in good condition, with a mast and rig in good condition in storage, this boat need some tlc and has the potential to be a great little racer again. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 48 extra photos of this Hunter Sonata . This Hunter Sonata has been personally photographed and viewed by Jayne Markha... read more

The Albin Vega 27 has a reputation for rugged, performance sailing. The long keel and and classical construction lead to a seaworthy cruiser / racer, capable of circumnavigation and shorter coastal passages, equally. This tidy version has been well maintained and cared for and is in commission and ready for many more sea miles of satisfying sailing, whether it be rivers, coasts or further afield. Moreover, this boat has been sensibly priced for a quick sale and so represents are genuine, affordable opportunity. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may ... read more

The Beneteau Oceanis 311 is a modern, performance cruiser with spacious and comfortable accommodation. The design is based on a performance sailing hull and the Clipper was last in a series of three, offering numerous additional features, such as refrigeration and wheel steering. The boat has a spacious cockpit, with a safe feel to it whilst at sea and the side decks and foredeck are of good size, making going forward, anchoring and sail management straightforward. Inside, there are two spacious cabins and a sizeable saloon and galley, which all provide comfortable living and sleeping acco... read more