Classic Boat – July 2019

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Another fascinating selection of traditional and classic yachts only from Wooden Ships. Call for true descriptions, genuine honest values and a service from people who know their boats.

34’ Morgan Giles sloop built in 1958. Bottom up rebuild by

present owner completed in 2004, sailed extensively since then

mostly single handed. Mahogany on oak hull with new teak on

plywood deck. Well equipped yacht and nicely presented. Volvo

29hp diesel new in 2004. 4 berths including double in the fore

cabin with good headroom.

Devon £29,950

45’ Gaff cutter built on Pilot Cutter lines and launched in 2012.

A clever adaptation of the traditional design making her ideal for

modern sailing with an elegant doghouse for shelter and slightly

higher topsides giving a spacious interior with 10 berths. All

bronze fastened larch on oak frames. Immaculate build and a

stunning yacht, tried and tested over many voyages.

Sussex £255,000

42’ Camper and Nicholson Gaff Yawl built in 1892 by C&N, totally rebuilt from the

bottom up and launched 2013. A typically elegant Victorian design with an impressive rig

and exquisite lines. 6 berths in an all new interior. 42hp Vetus diesel new in 2012 with all

new systems. All new rigging, sails and spars in the rebuild. Owner keen to sell hence the

very attractive price. France €95,000 Euro

Holman 26’ built by Whisstocks in 1963. Improved original spec

with bronze chain plates and keel bolts which is very unusual. 4

berths, Yanmar 1GM diesel, rigging and sails less than 10 years

old. Well maintained example cruised regularly around the North

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Suffolk £8,250

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teak joinery to a very high standard. Well equipped for short-

handed sailing with lots of gear including Aries windvane,

Yanmar 2GM diesel. 4 berths with ample headroom. A rather

unique and interesting yacht in lovely condition.

Sweden £24,950

38’ McGruer bermudan ketch built by Mcgruers in 1929. Pitch

Pine on oak hull with a teak dog house and hatches. 5 berths

with good headroom in the saloon and dog house. Volvo MB2B

25hp diesel. Sailed from Ireland to France then UK in 2018.

Interesting history and nice pedigree at a sensible price.

Devon £19,500

GRP Nordic Folkboat built by Abbots Boats of Canada in

1968. Z-Spars mast and boom with good sails and furling jib.
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      serviced and ready to sail.
      Devon £9,950

48’ 24 ton Gauntlet built by Berthon Boat Co. in 1936 for the then chairman of Coutts bank,

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in the Med. Complete new bermudan ketch rig. Largely original interior. 3 sleeping cabins

plus saloon. October 2017 survey available. Spain £99,000