SPIRIT YACHTS

MODERN CLASSIC YACHT DESIGN & BUILD

Based in Suffolk on the east coast of the UK, Spirit Yachts has a portfolio of custom, wooden sail and power yachts ranging from day sailers to superyachts.

From humble beginnings in the Suffolk countryside, Spirit Yachts now operates from a large waterside facility with a team of highly skilled designers, naval architects, boat builders, cabinet makers, electricians and engineers.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE

Spirit Yachts’ contemporary, elegant design style is world-renowned. Subtle variations on 1930s classic yacht design with long overhangs, low profiles and smooth lines, married to contemporary underwater profiles and the latest technology, are synonymous with Spirit’s modern classic cruising, racing, and power yachts.

Spirit yachts are designed to be as beautiful in 100 years as they are today.

“THE SPIRIT TEAM IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST IN THE WORLD WHEN IT COMES TO A UNIQUE BUILD EXPERIENCE AND A TIMELESSLY BEAUTIFUL YACHT.”

WORLD-CLASS WOODWORK

Spirit Yachts comprises a talented team of craftsmen and women who are passionate about and dedicated to the highest standards of boat building.

Using hand-selected timber sustainably sourced from responsibly managed forests, Spirit yachts incorporate the beauty of wood with the latest modern technology for sailing performance and a luxury guest experience.

SUSTAINABILITY

WOOD IS AT THE HEART OF EVERY SPIRIT YACHT.

Wood is a natural, sustainably-sourced boat building material offering beauty, a favourable strength-to-weight ratio, and durability. Spirit Yachts is committed to the environmental sustainability of its wood and is meticulous in sourcing the highest quality timber from responsibly managed forests and regulated suppliers.

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What is a Wooden boat?

A Sail Wooden Boat is a vessel that is constructed entirely out of wood and is propelled by the power of wind through the use of a sail. Traditionally, they have been used for recreational purposes such as sailing, fishing, and cruising. The overall design, size, and technology of wooden sailboats vary greatly depending on the type of vessel and purpose. Generally, these vessels require a keel, mast, and sails to provide proper power and control. Some modern sail wooden boats incorporate fibreglass, laminates, and metal components for added strength and durability. Furthermore, many of these boats require professional guidance for construction and maintenance due to the specialized tools and supplies, as well as the intricate skillset associated with building and sailing wooden sailboats.

Which manufacturers build wooden sail boats?

Manufacturers that produce wooden sail boats include Spirit Yachts , International , Latitude Yachts , Camper & Nicholsons and Carlini .

How much does a wooden sail boat cost?

A used wooden sail boat on TheYachtMarket.com ranges in price from £2,950 GBP to £6,790,000 GBP with an average price of £464,000 GBP . Factors including the condition, age, model and specification will affect the price of a wooden boat.

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Quality used boats for sale from the Salcombe Yawl experts

Discover our selection of Salcombe Yawls for sale, as well as launches and other wooden boats. Contact us today to discuss any of the listings below.

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19’ Launch “Kingfisher” - For Sale

Designed by James McGruer and built by McGruer & Co Ltd, Yard No 616 in 1966.

Kingfisher is a classic Gentleman’s launch, perfect for cruising the South Hams estuaries, or river cruising.  Full history provided on request.

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Yawl 75 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 1970 by Dave Gibbens. Bronze plate, harken fittings, ready to sail.

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Yawl 69 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 1969 by Peter Taylor. New Batt sails in 2022. Bronze plate. Launching trolley.

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Yawl 165 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 2000 by Mike Atfield. Awlgriped and Teflon bottom. New Batt main/Jib 2022. Bronze plate/shoe. Launching trolley. Ready to sail.

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Yawl 182 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 2004 by Mike Atfield.

Morrison design. Very little use.

Bronze plate/shoe

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Pram Dinghy - For Sale

Built by Mike Atfield. Mahogany on oak. New cover.

Perfect for a family or tender.

Recently sold

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Salcombe Yawl built in 1995 by Mike Atfield.

Morrison design. Ready to race. Bronze plate/shoe

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Salcombe Yawl built in 1981 by Mike Atfield.

Completely rebuilt at Stones Boatyard in 2013.

New planking in the bottom, new ribs, centre box, bronze shoe, rudder head, Milanes foil, Awlgrip topsides. 

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Salcombe Yawl built in 1991 by Mike Atfield.

Morrison design.

Ready to sail. 

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Built by Mike Atfield in 1995.

Morrison design. Bronze plate, shoe. Harken fittings. New mast.

Ready to race.

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Built in 1939 by James Stone.

Rebuilt by Jim Stone in 1999.

One of the original and most famous Salcombe Yawls, this beautiful wooden boat includes a bronze plate and shoe ready to sail.

Built by Dave Gibbens in 1970.

Bronze plate, harken fittings, ready to sail.

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Built by Stones Boatyard in 1972.

Rebuilt by Stones in 2003.

Bronze shoe, plate. Awlgrip Topsides.

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Built in 1985 by Mike Atfield.

Redecked and new mast fitted in 2012.

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Yawl 175 Raggy

Designed by Ian Howlett and built by Mike Atfield in 2002. 

Bronze centre plate and shoe, good sails, trolley, Awlgrip and Teflon paint system. 

This Salcombe Yawl has been regularly maintained and has the potential to be a very fast boat.

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Built by Stone’s in 1989. In 2010, this beautiful wooden boat had a major rebuild including re-decking and re-rigging. She is within 7kg of minimum weight, and was last weighed in 2017.

Includes bronze plate and shoe, Rowsell sails, over boom cover and launching trolley.

Since 2010 she has achieved several podium places. Race tuned for competitive racing.

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If you're looking to join the Salcombe Yawl fleet we can help with boat storage, maintenance and launch and recovery services. From our new boatyard on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary, we'll ensure your boat stays in perfect sailing condition.

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Folkboat for sale, £18,900 or £22,400 with trailer.

Built By: LM glasfiber . Lundersko, Denmark

Description: Built by LM glasfiber in 1983. She is constructed in GRP fibreglass with a wooden cabin top, teak deck and wooden mast. Two sets of sails, one of which is very recent. Virtualy new trailer, only 2 000 kilometers.

More photographs available from the seller.

Built By:Borresen in Denmark

Freya is a classic wooden folkboat, built in 1963 in Denmark by Børresen (as nr. 291). Now sixty, she is still a beauty, in good to very good condition and she sails superbly.

Underwater she has recently been completely stripped and repainted, and overall she has been lovingly maintained over the years (out of the water in winter). Freya comes complete with 3 classic sets of racing sails, outboard motor, motor bracket, bilge pump, full cover, various ropes and mooring lines, fenders, etc. etc.

Contact seller for more photographs and details.

Built By: Medina Yacht Company, Cowes.

A pretty example of a wooden British Folkboat,  In a sailable condition. handles well under sail and fast too! Needs a some love to get back to mint condition but otherwise is in a sound condition to my knowledge having sailed on her recently on numerous occasions.

Sea toilet under V berth. mainsail in good condition jib needs couple of minor repairs.

Brand new bilge pump installed Feb 2023, new battery Aug 2022.

Yanmar 9Hp diesel inboard engine.

More photographs available from seller.

Built By: Folkebad Centralen (Denmark)

Built By: LM glasfiber a/s – DK6640 Lundersko, Denmark

Description: Construction: Built by LM glasfiber a/s – DK6640 Lundersko, Denmark, hull #718 in 1990. Fractional rig sloop with long keel and self-draining cockpit. Sail #:654, white hull, grey deck, red striping, grey Seajet Shogun anti-foul.

Built By: Parhams, Emsworth

1965 folkboat built by Parham. Mahogany on Oak, the topsides splined planking varnished. Recently antifouled.

The boat was damaged in the last storm and requires restoration although the Hull is good.

Originally 3 Berth Layout, 3rd berth now provides storage.

New bilge pump and float switch. Good Battery.

Yanmar 1GM 10 Diesel currently under repair.

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Wooden boats are timeless and often elegant, whether it’s a traditional sailboat or a sleek motorboat. Both new and used wooden boats honor age-old seafaring traditions, as well as offering one of the smoothest rides of any boat. Search for wooden boats for sale by style, age, price point, or len... learn more about Wooden Boats

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Coves built launch for sale lying Salcombe, Devon. Justinis a lovely little launch built by the well renowned Coves Boat Yard in Salcombe. She is a wooden launch and has beenmaintai...

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A couple on Temple island then bought the boat and renamed it Scheherazade. It was then in the early nineties that the present owner spotted the boat in an advert in the Maidenhead Advertiser o...

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Boatshed Wales are delighted to introduce to the market this one off 26 foot, mast head sloop. "Carefree of Christchurch" is a beautifully constructed and extensively refurbished 26 foot w...

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English Wonderfully restored traditional wooden llaut of 5 metres length by 1.80 metres beam. Yanmar diesel engine, 2 x different height main masts, must be seen to be appreciated.

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We first started talking about the new, smaller PTS model more than 18 months ago and now here it is. Originally it was going to be 22 feet when we had the first renderings from the renowned Du...

Baycraft 19

When the Baycraft 19 first appeared at the Traditional Boat Festival in Henley on Thames she certainly turned heads. Here at HSC we are delighted to have been appointed as agents for the builde...

Hornby of Wallasey Motor Sailer

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The joy with any vintage boat is of course partly in the historic research. Sometimes this proves to be an impossible task. However on this occasion the current owners, and indeed saviours, of ...

Jack Powles Cruiser

Windsor (United Kingdom)

How lovely to come across a cruiser where the owners have taken the trouble to track the history right back to the nineteen thirties and even more delightful is the fact that she bears the name...

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This custom-built Wooden Motor Yacht was finished in 2014 and was drawn along traditional Dutch double-ended designs. Built by Dartmouth boatbuilder Brian Pomeroy. Wood Goose catches the eye ...

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Bush & Noble International Yacht Brokerage

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Henley on Thames (United Kingdom)

A contemporary weekender hybrid or diesel A classic Pettersson style design built in Holland and based on one of the most revered Swedish yacht designers from the nineteen thirties and forti...

A Frolic 21 electric dayboat with canopy and inlaid wooden decks Harrow is a Frolic 21 built by the Steam and Electric Launch Company in the mid nineteen nineties and presented as a birthday...

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A beautifully presented 25ft Slipper Launch built in the early 1950’s. This lovely slipper launch has been reengined using an original BMC however sale includes her original e...

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The Andrews day launch is a nineteen fifties post WWII launch which one can imagine grew out of the popular 25 foot slipper launch design to provide something with more space for a family, room...

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When a lake dwelling fishing enthusiast wanted the ultimate stable spacious boat to fit in his boathouse he designed Matilda with Hamish of PBW. Nippy and comfortable, ideal for estuary, lake o...

Leo Robinson Gentleman's launch

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How many vessels can witness their original builder coming on board aged over 90 at the helm of a boat built by them decades earlier? Merita is one of these rare birds, built in Falmouth and re...

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Built in Cowes by the venerable J.S. White in 1925 as an RNLI lifeboat, Mary Scott has had a long and distinguished career. However for the past few years which one might name 'her retirement' ...

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ABOUT WOODEN BOATS

Wooden boats are timeless and often elegant, whether it’s a traditional sailboat or a sleek motorboat. Both new and used wooden boats honor age-old seafaring traditions, as well as offering one of the smoothest rides of any boat. Search for wooden boats for sale by style, age, price point, or length to find the perfect one.

Main Characteristics of Wooden Boats

Wooden boats have always held a special place in sailor’s hearts, and they’re steeped in tradition and heritage. Wooden boats come in all styles and sizes, from tiny wooden rowboats up to ocean-going galleons. While materials such as fiberglass and aluminum are today most widely used in boat-building, there are still manufacturers building new wooden boats combined with modern technology and engineering. And with classic models to be found on the used market, owning a wooden boat is certainly achievable.

While wooden boats often need considerably more maintenance than those built of other materials, they are renowned for offering a soft ride thanks to the natural shock absorbing and flexible properties of timbers such as teak and mahogany. The interior of a large wooden boat can also be much quieter than composite or aluminum boats going through the waves.

Types of Wooden Boats

Wooden sailboat.

Wooden sailboats run the gamut of styles and sizes, from 12-foot sloop to large cutter and everything in between. While the majority of wooden sailboats today are classics , there are still some companies building new models including boats ranging up to superyacht size (100 feet long) using a combination of cold-molded/epoxy wood construction with judicious use of carbon fiber. Large ocean-going cruising yachts will have cabins, galleys, and heads, as well as navigation equipment, while gaffers, with their long bowsprit, and sporty keelboats are typically day cruisers or racers.

Wooden Runabout

Sleek and elegant, wooden sport boats or runabouts glide effortlessly across lakes such as Michigan, Como, and the French Riviera. Whether made by Riva, Chris-Craft, or others, they are head-turners reminiscent of classic cars, often with twin or triple cockpits, long, slim lines, and high-end finishings and leather upholstery. Modern versions can be combined with electric engines for a quieter, smoother ride.

Wooden Cabin Boat

Wooden cabin cruisers were popular styles in the early 1900s, with brands such as Chris-Craft building models around 28 feet that allowed for protection from the elements in the small cabin. Other types, such as small clinker cabin boats can be found all over the world and are especially traditional in the Mediterranean countries where they were built as (and are often still used as) coastal fishing boats. They are ideal for coastal cruising as well as being popular features on rivers and inland waters.

Wooden Trawler Boat

Today trawler boats offer stability and comfort, with plenty of interior space and excellent long-range seakeeping abilities. Classic wooden trawler yachts are a slice of heritage, harking from a time when they were used as fishing vessels designed to withstand harsh sea conditions. Today they are often sought after as liveaboard vessels due to their modest prices, albeit a large amount of maintenance may be required.

Best Wooden Boat Brands

Wooden boats fall into two broad categories; classic models and new-build boats. Classic or used wooden boats can be highly collectible, especially those from prominent boat-builders. Brands such as Chris-Craft , who are still in operation today with their selection of luxury fiberglass bowriders and sports boats, were once one of the most highly regarded builders of wooden motorboats in the early 1900s. Century Boat ’s classic mahogany runabout inboards are sought-after too, as are Italian brand Riva ’s classic wooden models. When it comes to classic wooden sailboats brands such as Spirit and Herreshoff stand out.

There are a few dedicated brands still building wooden boats combined with modern engineering and innovation. Swiss brand Boesch builds a range of exquisite sports boats (some with electric engines), as do HackerCraft with their timeless sport and racer models. Other brands include Streblow, Grand Craft, and Shearline, whose unique range of custom wooden sportfishing boats stand out from the crowd. When it comes to new wooden sailboats, brands such as British-based Spirit Yachts , Artisan Boatworks (Maine), and Working Sail are just a handful of brands keeping the centuries-old traditions alive.

Why Choose a Wooden Boat?

The main reason to own a wooden boat is to honor the traditions it represents, and to be part of a group of people preserving that centuries-old seafaring heritage. They are often beautiful vessels, can offer a smooth ride, and turn heads wherever they go. It’s important to keep in mind that wooden boats need a lot more upkeep and maintenance than boats built from modern materials, and they also cost considerably more to purchase and insure.

Should I Buy a Wooden Boat?

Wooden boats are a commitment, and owning one involves ensuring it is well-looked after and has a very regular maintenance schedule. There is a prestige and joy that comes with owning such a beautiful and timeless vessel, but wooden boats, whether new or used, are best suited to experienced boat owners and not ideal first-time boats unless DIY work already comes easily to you.

This article was written by Samantha Wilson in February 2024.

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The Wooden Ships team is very fortunate to have many beautiful classic wooden motor yachts for sale. We aim to help you find the motor boats that best suit your needs by providing impartial, expert advice.

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Philip 50 Motor Yacht

Designed and built by Philip and Sons Ltd of Dartmouth to Llopyds 100A1. The second of 6 similar boats built to this design, she was a state of the art motor yacht exuding class and pedigree. In present ownership for the last 12 years she has been meticulously maintained by a team of skilled professionals with a major refit in 2019/2020. 3 sleeping cabins with 6 berths, all cabins en-suite. 2 extra berths in the wheelhouse. Twin Perkins 6354 diesels. a great looking yacht in very nice sea going condition with a well documented maintenance history.

  • Designer: Philip and Sons Ltd
  • Builder: Philip and Sons Ltd, Dartmouth
  • Location: Devon
  • Length on deck: 52'
  • Beam: 14'6"
  • Draft: 4'3"

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Silvers Brown Owl Motor Yacht

John Bain Brown Owl design, built by Silvers in 1935. One of the elegant and sea worthy designs from Bain, this was the best money could buy at the time and was planked in teak. Long present ownership, she was given a thorough professional refit in the late 1990's and has been maintained very well ever since, cruised by the family every summer around the coast of Brittany. Fitted with reliable twin Cummins diesels, these efficient and smooth engines are a wonderful asset. 6 berths in 3 separate sleeping cabins with lots of original joinery. A lovely pedigree motor yacht with many original fixtures and features. Reduced dramatically in price due to the owners health situation and the need to sell the boat quickly before she deteriorates.

  • Designer: John Bain
  • Builder: Silvers of Rosneath
  • Location: Brittany
  • Length on deck: 54'3"
  • Draft: 5'1"

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Converted MFV for live aboard cruising for sale

50′ Admiralty MFV

MFV built for the Admiralty at the end of WWII. Professionally rebuilt in present ownership with lots of new planking and frames, new systems etc. Deck saloon with a galley making a light and spacious living area. 7 berths in 4 sleeping cabins below decks including 2 double berths. Foden 120hp diesel in good order. Excellent live aboard boat that is not too big therefore keeping moorings costs down.

  • Designer: Traditional
  • Builder: Admiralty
  • Length on deck: 49'10"
  • Beam: 15'4"
  • Draft: 6'6"

Enquire about Fred Parker Twin Screw Motor Yacht

Classic wooden motor yacht for sale

Fred Parker Twin Screw Motor Yacht

Top quality twin screw motor yacht designed by Fred Parker and built by Port Hamble Ltd. All teak hull and superstructure. Twin 120hp Detroit diesels. Originally 3 cabins with 5 berths. Large ensuite double owners cabin aft, spacious deck saloon and lower galley with forward cabin and separate heads. Spacious and comfortable motor yacht made from top class materials.

  • Designer: Fred Parker
  • Builder: Port Hamble Ltd
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Length on deck: 49'6"
  • Draft: 3'9"

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RNLB Barnett Class

Converted Barnett Class lifeboat, originally served in Weymouth and Galway Bay over a 30 year career. Sympathetic conversion retaining many original features and fittings but with 4 comfortable berths, 2 heads and modern equipment to make handling her a little easier. Twin Gardner 6LW 72hp diesels give a very economic 7 knots cruising speed. A very smart and well maintained motor yacht with all the benefits of the lifeboat design but with a comfortable and practical modern conversion. Current undercover floating berth in Dartmouth available on long term basis subject to negotiation with owner of berthing facility.

  • Designer: James Barnett
  • Builder: Groves and Gutteridge
  • Draft: 4'6"

Enquire about Converted Admiralty Motor Yacht

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Converted Admiralty Motor Yacht

Built for the Admiralty as an RAF Rescue Launch but never put in service. Rebuilt by David Cockwell in 2005, new decks, superstructure and interior. Major hull repairs in 2023. 6 berths in 2 cabins. Two heads compartments with hot showers. Large deck saloon/wheelhouse. Twin Perkins 6354 145hp diesel engines, all recently serviced. One gearbox has failed and needs replacing, hence her low price.

  • Designer: Admiralty
  • Builder: British Power Boat Company
  • Location: W. Sussex
  • Length on deck: 43'8"
  • Beam: 10'8"
  • Draft: 3'5"

Enquire about McBryde Twin Screw Motor Yacht

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McBryde Twin Screw Motor Yacht

33' Twin engine motor yacht designed by William McBryde and launched in 1939. She had only 2 owners through until 1997. New Beta engines fitted in 2000 which have now only done 600 hours. 2019 survey led to a period of professional refi work including some new laminated timbers and all new hood end and garboard fastenings in 2021. 4 berths in a very original interior. A well cared for and loved motor yacht full of original features but with excellent modern engines.

  • Designer: William McBryde
  • Builder: Smith Brothers of Goole
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Length on deck: 33'
  • Draft: 3'6"

Enquire about Rampart 48 Motor Yacht

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Rampart 48 Motor Yacht

Elegant Rampart 48 motor yacht in need of some refit work. Fresh water ingress appears to have caused soft in the upper planking of the top sides and will need further investigation. Perkins P6 75hp diesels giv e8 knots cruising speed. 7 berths in 3 cabins. Aft saloon opening into the aft cockpit, an unusual design feature. Nice big yacht for sensible money.

  • Designer: Horace Desty
  • Builder: Rampart Boat Building Co.
  • Location: Berkshire
  • Length on deck: 48'
  • Beam: 11'9"

Enquire about Liverpool Class RNLB

Classic wooden life boat for sale

Liverpool Class RNLB

Liverpool Class lifeboat built for the RNLI in 1939. Well documented service history working out of Cloughey, Co. Down. Major professional refit between 2010 - 2015 bringing her back as close to her original condition as possible. New 56hp Ford engine fitted. Many original features and fittings. A superb example in ready to go condition.

  • Designer: RNLI
  • Builder: Groves and Guttridge Ltd
  • Location: Scotland
  • Length on deck: 35'6"
  • Beam: 10'2"
  • Draft: 3'3"

Enquire about Edgar Cove Cabin Cruiser

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Edgar Cove Cabin Cruiser

Designed and built by Edgar Cove of Salcombe for a local gentleman around 1972. Major professional rebuild between 2000 and 2003 including a new engine, hull repairs and refastening, new deck, wheelhouse and cockpit. Professionally maintained since that time, wintered undercover every year and used for local trips around Salcombe in the summer. A very pretty boat, capable of coastal passages with a good reliable Lister Petter engine. 2 berths in the forward cabin plus a heads and galley area. Totally enclosed cockpit with a custom made tent gives lots of dry covered space. A perfect little family boat.

  • Designer: Edgar Cove
  • Builder: Edgar Cove
  • Length on deck: 20'

Enquire about 26′ Cabin Boat

Clinker wooden cabin boat for sale

26′ Cabin Boat

A sturdy and attractive cabin boat built on the Isle of Wight. recently fitted Thornycroft 60hp diesel and new navigation gear. forward cabin with a double berth, heads and galley. Large aft cockpit with seating and a recent cover. A versatile family boat in nice condition.

  • Builder: Charmans boatyard of Bembridge
  • Location: Hants
  • Length on deck: 26'

Enquire about 30′ Norfolk Broads Motor Cruiser

Classic wooden motor cruiser for sale

30′ Norfolk Broads Motor Cruiser

Motor cruiser built in Norfolk in 1931 as a hire boat for the Broads. Details of the yacht have been found in the original Blakes Holidays Afloat catalogue from the period. Major professional rebuild between 2010-2015. Bukh DV36 engine. 4 single berths in aft cabin and saloon. Wheelhouse folds flat to navigate low bridges on the Broads. Well documented refit history and sensibly priced.

  • Builder: Acle
  • Location: Norfolk
  • Length on deck: 30'
  • Draft: 2'3"

Classic motor yachts for sale

Owning a beautiful classic motor yacht can provide the ultimate luxurious pleasure, allowing you to explore wherever you choose, although diesel costs and maintenance can be expensive.

However, these boats are not just about luxury; they can also be tough and capable converted fishing boats, making them perfect for longer voyages. If you are looking for a boat that combines the best of both worlds, then a classic motor yacht could be ideal.

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There are several advantages to purchasing cabin cruisers and motor boats. One of the main bonuses is that they are easier to handle than sailing yachts, and you don’t need to worry about sails. Another benefit is speed, meaning motor yachts can travel longer distances in less time without depending on the wind. Other advantages include a shallow draft that allows motor yachts to dock in tiny bays and shallower marinas to get shore power.

You’re usually going to have the luxury of hot and cold water, a sea toilet, a double berth for overnight stays, a seating area, a main cabin and a bow thruster. Wooden Ships has access to a small number of traditional motor yachts for sale, making your dream of owning a classic boat reality.

We hope that you enjoy our selection of traditional and classic motor yachts. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of the large yachts for sale featured on our website or if you have a luxury yacht for sale and wish to learn more about how to sell a yacht .

Wooden Ships classic yacht brokers have an extensive database of boats for sale. With a wide range of sailing boats , classic yachts , motor yachts and small classic boats , Wooden Ships has one of the largest selections of traditional wooden boats and yachts for sale in the UK. 

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