These pretty mini-tonners were the pick of the crop in their racing heyday and, with their roomy accommodation and predictable handling, doubled as excellent pocket cruisers for family sailing between races. Minx had new sails, new standing rigging and a new engine fitted for the start of the 2024 season, but circumstances (and the weather!) conspired against her owners plans and she is now offered for sale. This boat’s superb racing pedigree combined with her cruising capabilities and refreshed rig and motor will provide a simple and great value first cruiser or introduction to racing... read more

“Candy” is an easy-handling, sturdy fishing or leisure boat. The large, deep cockpit provides a safe and comfortable space to fish, or to enjoy the fresh air and views as the world slips by. She would be a great starter boat. Please call for more information... read more

“Shirker” is a well-equipped and cared-for example of these solidly built blue water cruisers. She benefited from an extensive refit in 2012 (including new engine / stern gear, and hull epoxied) and further improvements under her current owners. Her Nanni N4.43 diesel engine with hydraulic drive to shaft was installed in 2012, and has a modest 560 hours on the clock. Cruising performance under engine is approx. 6kts at 1,800 revs, using 2.5 l/h. A tender with small outboard motor is included. Documentation includes the original registration document and full ownership history.... read more

Olin J Stephens designed beautiful and enduringly robust sailing boats that make desirable second hand buys. “Chyandra” is a fine example of the type, having benefitted from a full refit in 2007 and significant further investment under the current owner. She is a delightful combination of head-turning looks and great offshore cruising performance.... read more

Ideal for the more serious RIB cruising enthusiast, these craft can travel faster, further, and more comfortably than other comparable craft available on the market. Sporting a unique multi-chine deep V hull, a high sheer bow and oversized tube, “The Kraken” offers the ultimate in all round performance and handling whilst enduring the harshest sea conditions. With a single owner since new, this vessel is specified and rigged to meet the owner’s demanding expectations. Suspension seats for the helm and navigator and the radar-enhanced electronics package make this a versatile ... read more

Equally at home cruising canals or exploring the coast, the Broom Ocean 37 makes an ideal liveaboard, or comfortable family cruiser. Maranoa has berths for seven in two cabins and the saloon, and two separate heads compartments. The cockpit cover increases the protected space, and can be converted to a bimini top or completely removed when the sun has got it’s hat on. The current owner lived aboard for twelve years and kept the vessel Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) compliant for berthing on canals. Twin 147hp Perkins diesels will get her on the plane when required, and the Neco autohelm allo... read more

This vessel was commissioned in 2016 and has had two owners from new. The current owner purchased her in 2019 and has her annually maintained by Swordfish Marine. The Quicksilver Activ 705 is a very capable pocket cruiser, ideal for family adventures, which can take up to eight people and sleep 4 comfortably. The bright saloon has a triple sliding glass door to the cockpit, ensuring excellent all-round visibility for the helm. Opening side windows allows ventilation and easy communication when berthing. Powered by the famously reliable MerCruiser 3.0 Alpha 1 combination, her 220ltr fuel tank ... read more

The Nord Star 28 Patrol is a fast, rugged, all-weather boat, built in Finland in the contemporary Scandinavian patrol boat style. Her Cat B (8 persons) hull is designed and built to cope with the harsh Scandinavian sea conditions, reassuring when the weather turns foul mid-passage. Power (370hp) is delivered from the highly regarded Yanmar 8LV 370 V8 diesel engine through a duoprop outdrive. The boat is fully-equipped with factory upgrades and options and offers comfortable sleeping for four, in two private cabins, as well as eight inside and eight outside seats. This vessel is pristine th... read more

Wanderer is a fine example of this popular family cruiser. The full cockpit canopy provides a sociable entertaining space, or can be dropped down for open-top cruising. Four berths in two cabins, a spacious heads compartment with shower, and a well equipped galley unit make this boat a comfortable weekender Power comes from the reliable Volvo Penta inboard diesel engine through a duoprop sterndrive for predictable handling, and she will easily cruise at 20 kts. A yard trailer and inflatable tender complete the package. All offers will be seriously considered.... read more

The Marcon Tridents were one of the first GRP moulded yachts and are far more solidly built than many later designs. “Kea” is a late production model, with full GRP uppers and a reliable 9hp Yanmar diesel engine. This boat is in sail-away condition and would make an ideal starter boat or capable pocket cruiser for short-handed sailing.... read more