Elizabethan yachts can be considered as modern classics and the 29 has a reputation for competent, offshore, cruiser racing. Elizabethans are strongly built and designed with sea keeping and performance in mind. This boat has been sailed by the owner, in its current condition, for the last five years. The owner now no longer wishes to sail the boat and is offering it at an incredibly low price as an opportunity for somebody to purchase a boat ,with great potential, for a nominal cost. Much of the work required appears to be cosmetic and for somebody willing to undertake it this could be an ... read more

Westerly Centaur's are one of the most well known and loved models from the reliable and sturdy Westerly range of sailing yachts. Designed for maximum comfort in the cockpit and interior, the bilge keel is also perfect for sailing shallower waters, whilst also capable of venturing further afield. This version has been in the same careful owner's hands for over three decades and has happily sailed locally and further afield within the English Channel Southern North Sea. The boat is in commission and ready to sail. When I visited the boat, I saw a vessel with a good looking, relatively recent... read more

This boat's interior and exterior is in good condition for its age. Indeed the interior has been intelligently designed, with a separate fore-cabin and second double berth and cleverly included hanging wet-locker space in the saloon. The boat has been well maintained throughout its ownership, including regular engine servicing and sail care. When I visited the boat, I was impressed by its range of potential, as a result of its design and construction. The spacious cockpit and foredeck, wide side decks and efficient (single-handed) rig, combine with a responsive, yet solid, hull. This boat ... read more

The Southerly 115 is a well known and respected serious cruiser. They have plenty of space on deck and a versatile accommodation plan, including a spacious galley and saloon, fore-cabin and en-suite aft cabin. The swing keel provides a boat capable of offshore passages and inland navigation. These boats also have a safe and comfortable feel, with both a centre cockpit and alternative, interior helm position. This version has been well maintained throughout its life, including by the current owner who has invested in numerous upgrades, including a recent sprayhood, stack-pack and replacement... read more

The Steadfast 30 is a surprisingly spacious motor/sailer, with good sailing characteristics. Built to last, this version has been well maintained and equipped and therefore presents as an attractive, tidy, capable and seaworthy cruiser. The cockpit is semi enclosed, the galley separate from the saloon and there is accommodation for six, in three separate cabins. The owner's cabin has a spacious double berth, seat and stowage, which is complemented by a comfortable aft cabin, with two singles. The heads are spacious and comfortable to use and the saloon very much a snug environment for six ... read more

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

The Leisure 27 was designed with over 6' of headroom throughout and a wide beam to provide excellent accommodation space in a small, sturdy cruising yacht. This example is in very good condition, having been diligently maintained by the current owner. The rig is set-up for ease of handling and the machinery provides ample power for maneuvering under engine. The exterior and interior are in very good condition and the accommodation offers spacious comfort. The yacht is in commission and would be suitable for a range of uses, including shallow waters, family / group sailing and coastal passag... 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

The Westerly Pageant comes from the long line of well known and regarded Westerly boats. Solid, seaworthy cruisers, with intelligent accommodation from the cockpit to the forecabin. This version has a bilge keel profile and so in addition to coastal sailing, has the capacity to explore estuaries and inland waterways and rivers. This boat is in commission and ready to sail for the season and with a few small touches from a new owner, looks ready for many more hours of pleasant time afloat, be that single handed or family groups. Either relaxing on a mooring or making passage, this boat repre... read more

This is a nice example of the Stag 28, which was designed for strength and safety in cruising. With a lifting keel and shoal draft, she is ideal for the east coast and river cruising. Far removed from your average 28 ft cruising yacht, in its practicality and thoughtful design, whilst retaining a fairly sleek exterior, for its age. The boat has a comfortable, spacious and well laid out interior. With a separate heads providing all the privacy you need, with well over 6 feet of headroom. The owner is keen to sell and the sale price reflects this. These boat details are subject to contract. N... read more