Vivacious – a West Solent One Design built in 1928 by the Berthon Boat Co UK. A thoroughbred amongst classic racing yachts, Vivacious has benefitted from a number of refurbishments in her time – the latest being a full refit by Cantiere Navale Dell’Argentario in Italy. This included a new deck so Vivacious is ready to rejoin the classic circuit with a new owner. Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office – 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Accommodation Two settee berths with sitting headroom. Vinyl upholstery. Forepeak removed for sail ... read more

I am selling Firedragon due to health issues, cannot sail my beloved N32 anymore. Looking for someone to complete the project. The strong stiff chull has been copper coated but topside needs final finishing coat. Engine is original Watermota 30hp in fair condition but small oil leak needs fixing. Hank on sails to main and foresail, Standing rigging replaced 2018, running rigging in good condition, good sail wardrobe in fair condition. Electronics: GPS Furuno, NASA VHF radio DSC type., Furuno radar and reflector, Furuno Navtex. Internal in very good condition, external woodwork in good cond... read more

26ft Fractional Clinker built Folk Boat built by the hands of Cyril White, a renowned Shipwright of Brightlingsea, North Essex. Clinker construction. Last major out of the water refit 2019. She has been kept undercover on a mud berth throughout the year. She has never had an engine fitted, carries a Folk boat outboard bracket attached to her aft deck, using a long shaft 2.3hp outboard.... read more

Boat Description The Keyhaven Yawl is a traditionally styled wood and epoxy sheathed lift keel sailing yacht. Home built in 1994 to a good standard of finish, to a design inspired by ‘Argo’, a 32? yawl designed by Jack Laurent Giles and built by Stow and Son in 1931. Improvements and Refurbishments This particular example has been much improved and refurbished over the years and benefits from: - A replacement Beta Marine 30hp inboard engine fitted new in hours run. - Varnish and paint refreshed Spring 2025. - Electrics checked and renewed as required. - New... read more

ADC (Ada, Dick & Charlie) was originally built by Aldous, Brightlingsea, in 1890 which is currently her home port. Shes 45ft LOD and 68ft LOA. Shes a topmast smack. She comes with; Topmast head spinnaker 2026 Yarded topsail 2024 Jib 2024 Staysail 2025 Mainsail Mainmast spinnaker She has a Volvo engine with hydraulic twin drive feathering props (new props 2021) Shes a wonderful smack to sail. Shes steady, kind, forgiving and with as little or as much power as you would like. She has 8 berths, all cushions recovered last year (3 new mattresses last year too). She ha... read more

Heard tosher, gaff rigged cutter, 20ft LWL, long keel. GRP, built in 1990 for the Falmouth Working Boat D class racing flotilla. Cabin fitted in 1995. Yanmar 1GM10 engine new in 2015, very low mileage. Racing sails main, jib, staysail new in 2014, gennaker and topsail complete the rig. Raymarine echo sounder/log fitted 2024. Wintering at her home yard in Mylor Bridge... read more

32ft wooden ketch,1964, Sovereign Class, Holman design built by Uphams Boatyard of Brixham. built to A100A1 grading. She has been kept on the East coast, sailing in and out of West Mersea with Gowens Sail makers, who were best friends and contemporaries of her designer/ builder Kim Holman. Kings Boatyard of Pin Mill, co owned her for 18years, much of this time under cover, shipwrights spent time refurbishing her, replacing the decks, the engine, the navigation gear and the interior. She sold again to her present owner, who has spent his time and money getting her into full commission &quo... read more

Alan Buchanan East Anglian sloop, sail No. 386Y. This Buchanan East Anglian Sloop was bought four years ago and worked on by the current owner. She's been upgraded from a day sailor to a weekend sailor with additional comforts such as running water, heads, gas and upgraded electronics. She is a beautiful example of the last wooden boats built in England before fibreglass came into fashion. She's being sold with the wish to upgrade to larger boat to be more family friendly. Built in 1962 by Dixon Kerly Ltd of Maldon, Essex. Bought by the current owner in 2022, she's been s... read more

Classic sailing yacht 'Mees Toxopeus', a ship with a beautiful line and a well-known appearance on Dutch waters. Versatile cruising ship, spacious, seaworthy, and also suitable for shallow water due to the centreboard. Made many cruises, from Norway to Spain, from Ireland to Finland and on the Wadden Sea. A ship with history. Always well maintained and improved over the years. Rigging plan by Willem de Vries Lentsch. Complete refit in 2006-2008 under the design and project management of Olivier van Meer at Ventis in Enkhuizen. Reinier van der Wolf at De Valk Monnickendam is your go-to conta... read more

1936 wooden sail boat, Berthon yard hull no. 500, completely restored. Teak deck. Bow thruster, dual refrigerators, electric toilet, virtually new Betamarine 42 hp 2000 cc engine. Schenker watermaker, 80 L/h. New mainsail and jib. Raymarine instrumentation. Fully equipped with active AIS and DSC VHF radio. Tender and electric outboard motor. Extended bowsprit to keep the anchor clear of the hull. 8-person life raft. Annual marina berth included.... read more

Classic Tilly of Itchenor, gaff rigged 24ft (32ft with Bowsprit), lifting keel Westerly Cornish Crabber Mk 1,sail number 225 with teak decks, 2024 full set of Rapsey and Lapthorn sails, and five year old Vetus engine. Lovely day boat but great also for overnighting. Real eye turner !... read more

Kadey Krogen 38 “Hot Chocolate”. Classic Yacht with New Yanmar & Major Upgrades Hot Chocolate is for sale! If you sail in the Ionian you may recognise this distinctive 38 foot cutter that became famous as the beloved boat of You Tubers ‘Two Get Lost’. She attracts admiration everywhere she goes. We purchased her in 2023 for an extended holiday and after some upgrades she has proved comfortable and reliable, very roomy for two people, with over 6ft 3 of head space. The accommodation comprises a spacious open plan saloon with double bed, galley with new double burner... read more

This Harrison Butler Bogle Class is a comfortable, attractive and weatherly cruising yacht with proven capabilities. The Bogle Design was first drawn by Dr. Harrison Butler in 1933 for the Little Ship Club designing competition. Fairwind has been in her currently ownership for over 20 years and has been well maintained. She is in full commission, ready for the season ahead. Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office – 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Accommodation Offering 2 berths in a traditional layout. Up forward you find the marine toil... read more

Specifications: Year: 1962 LOA: 25' 10" Beam: 7' 8" Draft: 5' 10" Construction: Mahogany on oak Hull/Keel: Long keel HIN: SC76 Description: 'Santiano' is in excellent condition and has a full maintenance schedule dating from 1995. She had a full survey in June 2021 and the three items that were highlighted have been addressed. Engine(s) & Electrical: Yanmar 1GM10, 10hp diesel. Serial number: 08230. Last serviced: Spring 2021. Twin batterie... read more

A Boston Smack Yacht built by the renowned Gostelows Shipyard in 1932. A Traditional Gaff Cutter rig, her lines based on the sailing Fishing/ working vessels of the day, working off the Lincolnshire / Norfolk coast lines. Her shape has similarities to the Essex and Kent Smacks or the Prawner/ Nobbies of the North west... Built as a pleasure yacht: Wooden construction, top quality materials. She has been very well maintained. Axillary power, Bukh twin cylinder diesel inboard. She offers accommodation for 4 persons. Total external refit just completed. July 2025 Lillibullero is to be relaunch... read more

Marcon Cutlass 27 ft built in 1979 Classic yacht ready for love!... read more

28ft wooden Smack Yacht, bought as an open boat from Portsmouth,1985. REDUCED Testers Boatyard, Hollowshore, Kent, sold her on, as a "restoration project" to her present owner in 1986. Originally, she was a twin masted Lugger, built circa 1895. It was decided that she would be re rigged to carry a Gaff Rig, A new rig was made, new spars and sails, and an engine was installed, The Boatyard built her a deck and a simple coach roof over a cabin. The restoration was completed, and she was back sailing in 2013. Old surveys were made of her in 2014 and again 2018. Afloat on a pontoo... read more

In 1989 Hispaniola sailed out of Palma after a two-year refit and her owners fell completely in love with her. Thirty-seven years, countless Balearic anchorages and one very well-maintained classic yacht later, she is ready for her next family. Hispaniola is a 1962 Sparkman & Stephens 40 yawl — one of three sisterships built by Astilleros Gallart of Mataró, a yard whose shipwrights trained at Camper & Nicholsons. Iroko planking on timber frames, built to the same exacting standard as the great British wooden yachts of the era. Her long keel, deep sections and yawl rig g... read more

Built in 1953 by Sakuth Shipyard in Germany, this stunning 17m gaff ketch (23m includes her bowsprit) really is one of the lucky ones! She has been in the care of Arctic Shipyard in Cowes who specialise in wooden ships and their refit and maintenance of her is fully documented and photographed. All the work was carried out with the plan to preserve her heritage whilst making sure that she could continue to be sailed and enjoyed by her crews for many many years to come. Since her relaunch in April 2025 she has been gainfully employed, operating as a successful accommodation business wowing v... read more