We are pleased to be presenting exclusively, this Oyster SJ30, cruiser racer, designed by Stephen Jones and built by Oyster Marine, with performance in mind, combining exacting lines, space and confidence. The cockpit provides plenty of room for the crew to work and relax after a day sailing, with wide side decks that provide a feeling of safety moving forward. Internally, there is a forward cabin, with potential for two to sleep, along with a centrally located galley and navigation station, then saloon seating, converting to a double, a single opposite and further back two cot bert... read more

We are pleased to be presenting this Jeanneau Merry Fisher 925 Flybridge, which are sought-after boats. This version is equipped with a bow and stern thruster and a powerful 285hp Volvo diesel turbo engine, providing plenty of power at sea and manoeuvrability, at close quarters. I was also struck by the amount of deck and interior space available for a 30 foot motor cruiser, with plenty of storage and sleeping for five, in two separate cabins and a private heads. The deck saloon, with the dinette converting to a double berth, provides plenty of seating for entertaining, along with the e... read more

We are pleased to be advertising this Hunter Ranger 265, which presents well and is a tidy example of these boats. These are a modern styled, small family yacht, with a lot of accommodation for their size and an easy to handle rig. The interior is light and spacious, with plenty of windows and hatches. The saloon has plenty of seating and a drop leaf centre table. The forward small double berth is complimented by a double aft cabin and 2 singles in the saloon, and 6’ headroom and plenty of storage. The nice sized galley to starboard is opposite the navigation station and separate heads t... read more

We are pleased to be presenting this 40ft blue-water, cruising Cutter Ketch. This Ketch was built professionally, in Australia, and was designed for 'round the world cruising' to provide comfort at sea and whilst in harbour. Listening to the history, this yacht has proven her sailing capabilities and with just 3 owners from new. Please see some comments below, from the current owners: "A rare opportunity to acquire an ocean going/liveaboard yacht, at a reasonable cost. Comfortable for living at sea, a boat to take you anywhere. Well tested on her journeys from where she was built, in ... read more

This dutch barge, has been designed with plenty of space and is light and spacious, with plenty of hatches, stowage and a large, open plan, living area. It has been thoughtfully designed to make maximum use of space and comfort, for year round living. With two separate cabins, two heads and a large galley, living and dining area. With some work to be completed, this barge has good potential to provide a business opportunity or home. We would be pleased to answer any questions you may have and arrange a viewing, please get in touch, thank you. These boat details are subject to co... read more

A very tidy example of this Fairline Carrera 24. On inspection the boat presents itself in good condition and there is lots of evidence that the current owner has taken good care of her. On deck there is plenty of room and offers reversible helm seating that can be rear or forward facing. At the helm there are numerous navigations aids including a Raymarine Axiom which is connected to a RV transducer. The engine sounds fantastic and has been serviced and maintained to a high standard. Inside she offers a nice galley area, a forward saloon area that converts to a V berth (double... read more

Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this one-of-a-kind steel auxiliary ketch, purpose-built for ocean cruising. Designed with a traditional trawler-shaped hull and a graceful canoe stern, she combines classic lines with a robust, seafaring presence—qualities that we've been told, have earned her admiration wherever she sails! Over her lifetime, she has been proven as a capable and seaworthy vessel, extensively cruising the Baltic, Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Sea, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as navigating Europe’s inland waterways. She has journeyed through the Danube... read more

We are delighted to offer for sale this 1997 Fairline Phantom 43 AC. This particular version is very rare as only 16 were ever made and so hold their value well. Both engines have been serviced annually and can be seen running via an engine test once an offer is agreed. The boat is in need of a full cut and polish to bring her up to standard and so within the photo pack you will find photos of both her current condition and once polished up. (We would also say that the boat is currently being stored in a dusty boatyard and so does make it very difficult to really show her off to her ... read more

The European Javelin is a popular club racing dinghy, classed at the intermediate level, carrying plenty of sail and facility for a single trapeze. The year of this boat is approximately 2000 but this cannot be confirmed. On inspection the boat appears to be in good condition, the sails (Main, Jib and Spinnaker) have been stored separately in their bags and the stitching is all in good condition. The mast and boom were purchased new in 2020 and the stainless steel rigging was also replaced at the same time. The sale includes both a road trailer and separate, launching trailer to... read more

A lovely example of this Bruce Moss Sea Otter Lug Yawl 15. She comes with a full set of storage covers and a road legal trailer so can be transported safely wherever you want to sail her. The woodwork looked to be in really nice condition . The sails have been stored when not in use and on the day of inspection they appeared to be in very good condition. The engine has been maintained and had minimal use. The boat is installed with safety buoyancy bags, 3 up by the bow, 3 towards the stern. For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed Essex... read more