Historic Ex Merseyside ferry launched in 1951 and built to provide a link between the Wirral and Liverpool. Over the years she has featured in TV programs as well as the song by Gerry and the pacemakers. She has strong connections to the West Country being built in Dartmouth and once retired from service in 1976 was used as a club ship and training vessel based in Salcombe. The twin Crossley engines were removed prior to delivery of vessel to new owners The Island Cruising Club, Salcombe in June of the same year. The new purpose was to provide a fully self-supporting residential sail train... read more

This boat was started in 1984 approximately and has been ongoing by the previous owner and the last owner who, completed her. First impressions of this boat are that she is in need of a bit of TLC, however when we begin to look at her fully we find that she seems. to be ready to go serious sailing, no cost spared on mast, sails, rigging - standing or running. Top quality nav and coms equipment, a powerful hydraulic auto pilot, heavy duty hatches and deck gear make her seem a very safe and sailable boat. She is very comfortable inside with a good size galley with lots of storage. Ever... read more

This Bavaria 39 Cruiser is one of the Bavaria range models aimed specifically at cruisers. It has a three-cabin layout with two aft and one forward cabin. The master forward cabin has a large berth, a dressing seat and a private head. The boat is furnished with generous quantities of mahogany. A large steering console in the cockpit tends to dominate the space but the cockpit is generally made for the needs of comfortable cruising. Both mainsail and genoa were replaced in 2014 and the yacht is equipped with optional diesel forced heating system. This is an active charter boat and purch... read more

Boatshed London are pleased to offer this Cygnus 32 Trawler for sale. A solid and compact 32ft motor cruiser, this boat is currently moored at Chelsea Harbour and would make a great pied-a-terre in this highly desirable marina. Lots of accommodation on offer on this boat with two cabins, a galley and seating area in the stern and a large wheelhouse. There is also a flybridge and seating area. The heads has an electric heads going into a holding tank, basin and shower. A 2018 survey is available to view and the boat seems to be in good condition mechanically. The leisure mooring at Che... read more

We continue to bring new boat listings to the market. Due to Covid-19 government imposed restrictions regarding essential movement, this listing has been created with photographs provided by the owner. Please do email us and we’ll let you know when this listing has full photography as per usual Boatshed.com standards. This Bates Astral 810 was build in the mid to late 70's by Bates and Son and makes a perfect inland family cruiser. This particular model offers great potential for someone prepared to show a little TLC. Whilst she would benefit from from carpentry to freshen up some of th... read more

If you're looking for a fabulous long term cruiser, or a very comfortable liveaboard, then this fast, easy to handle Star Twins 34 Catamaran definitely deserves a place on your short list. The Bermudan cutter rig has a fully battened main, flat pack & lazy jacks, twin furlers for the Genoa & Staysail, and lines leading back to self tailing winches (one of which is electric) in a safe, sheltered, roomy cockpit. The cockpit feels well protected from the elements. There is plenty of storage for all your deck equipment and the decks are easy to move around with lots of sunbathing space. The... read more

This 2006 Monterey 302 CR is a great mid-range cruiser, with an impressive blend of sport style, with luxurious accommodation and of course a great turn of speed. In the cockpit, the captain's chair, the aft opposed bench seats and port-side lounger make for a very social atmosphere, alongwith the swim deck and ladder for when the fun is in the water. This vessel can carry 8 adults (max 700kg) and will sleep 4 adults and 2 children. The internal acommodation is spacious, with a generous beam and headroom. The result is a sizeable, private, double aft cabin, and main cabin complete ... read more

If ever the cliche' "a Proper Little Ship" meant anything then this must be it! She is a unique slice of yachting tradition harking back to a bygone era. She was designed and built by a local Engineering Company owner who's life has been tied up in this vessel for the last 41 years. She was 16 years in the build and he then spent 25 years sailing her, without an engine or any electronic nav aids. When I asked him about navigation aids his reply was to the effect that all a proper sailor needs is a compass, Walker log and lead line! His sextant and chronometer isn't for sale! She is Carvel s... read more

The Rolf Magnusson Albin Ballad stands out as one of the best cruiser / racers built in the seventies. These slim, fast vessels have stood the test of time well and are still very popular as sporty family cruisers today. This example benefits from a folding yard cradle, a 13.5 hp Beta engine fitted in 2002, a new heads, a battery & gas regulator fitted in 2019 and new standing rigging in 2014, which included a new Falcon furling system. The lines lead aft to enable short or single handed sailing and she is fitted with a Gori folding prop to help streamline her under sail. The accommodat... read more

Under the same ownership for many years, this fine Irish built racing yacht has been lovingly sailed, upgraded and maintained. She has a very practical, shipshape and 'well looked after' feel to her. Both the standing & running rigging were professionally renewed in the summer of 2019, new LED nav & cabin lights were fitted along with new nav equipment and new blocks & deck gear amongst others. The indomitable Yanmar 1 GM 10 has been serviced, fitted with a new plastic fuel tank and all three gel batteries were new in 2019. Clean, tidy and shipshape with an extensive sail wardrobe,... read more