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This listing shows yachts that are currently identified as being for sale. Please note that this information is provided as a service to the classic yacht community -- we are NOT brokers, so please do not contact us regarding these yachts for sale. Instead use the link provided and contact the owner or broker directly.

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55.4m | Ailsa shipbuilding co. | 1902

LADY GOODGIRL

42.9m | Hall russell | 1964

34m | Hall russell | 1964

33.5m | Feadship | 1939

SEA MONSTER

32m | Custom | 1953

32m | Chantier de l'esterel | 1963

29m | Abeking & rasmussen | 1954

26.51m | Feadship | 1963

26m | Thetis ware | 1890

1960 CUSTOM CRUISER

25.9m | Custom | 1960

24.4m | Trumpy | 1955

M/V UNION JACK 80 HERITAGE TUG

24.38m | Custom built | 1941

24.38m | Trumpy | 1947

23m | De vries lentsch (dutch built) | 1958

CELEBRATION

22.85m | Trumpy | 1964

22.85m | Consolidated | 1930

22.5m | Feadship | 1964

22.25m | Henry hinckley | 1956

21.76m | John trumpy & sons | 1958

21.5m | Fife | 1936

19.81m | Tug | 1953

1940 CUSTOM BOAT HOUSE

19.2m | Custom | 1940

SILVER ROMANCE

17.68m | Silver yachts | 1956

16.38m | Luders | 1965

1963 CHRIS-CRAFT CONSTELLATION

15.84m | Chris-craft | 1963

1950 MONK DOUBLE CABIN CRUISER

14.32m | Monk | 1950

14.32m | Classic | 1930

1962 CHRIS-CRAFT CONSTELLATION

13.86m | Chris-craft | 1962

12.9m | Matthews | 1962

1955 COLIN ARCHER 42

12.8m | Colin archer | 1955

11.27m | Egg harbor | 1963

1930 BLANCHARD LAKE UNION DREAMBOAT

10.97m | Blanchard | 1930

10.97m | Constellation yachts | 1962

MISS CAROLINE

10.36m | Custom | 1952

1954 CHRIS-CRAFT COMMANDER

9.72m | Chris-craft | 1954

1961 BERTRAM 31

9.44m | Bertram | 1961

1932 GAR WOOD TRIPLE COCKPIT

8.53m | Gar wood | 1932

1932 HACKER-CRAFT TRIPLE COCKPIT

8.53m | Hacker craft co | 1932

1934 HISTORIC DODGE TRIPLE COCKPIT

8.05m | #1 hull | 1934

1963 LYMAN SPORTSMAN

7.61m | Lyman | 1963

1940 GAR WOOD SEDAN

7.44m | Garwood | 1940

1940 CHRIS-CRAFT DELUXE RUNABOUT

7.01m | Chris-craft | 1940

1928 CHRIS-CRAFT CADET TRIPLE COCKPIT

6.7m | Chris-craft | 1928

1930 CHRIS-CRAFT TRIPLE COCKPIT RUNABOUT

6.7m | Chris-craft | 1930

6.47m | Century boats | 1965

1959 CENTURY CORONADO

6.4m | Century boats | 1959

1946 CHRIS-CRAFT CUSTOM RUNABOUT

6.09m | Chris-craft | 1946

1954 CHRIS-CRAFT KIT BOAT

4.26m | Chris-craft | 1954

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Classic Yachts for Sale

Wooden Ships international traditional and classic boat sales bring together buyers and sellers interested in classic wooden boats. When you purchase a classic yacht from Wooden Ships yacht brokers, you acquire a vessel and a piece of history. We will work with you to find the perfect boat and provide expert advice on every aspect of the purchase process.

We hope you find something to your liking amongst our selection of timeless classic yachts for sale – many people feel there is something special about being a classic yacht owner. Having a traditional wooden boat can give you nostalgia and bring back memories of a simpler time. They are beautiful to look at, and they are fun to sail.

If you can’t find your dream classic sailing boat on our site, please contact us to discuss your needs further. It might be that we have something you didn’t know you wanted! Our small expert team of yacht brokers will guide you through every stage of the journey.

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Daniel Bombigher Shpountz 44-40 Schooner

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Wooden Ships is a brokerage firm with 50 years of specialist expertise in selling classic and traditional boats. Classic boats have been at the core of everything we do.

Nothing compares to the craftsmanship and beauty of a classic yacht, and ownership of one entails an appreciation of a piece of maritime history. Take a closer look at our collection of classic motor yachts for sale and classic sailing yachts for sale , catering to every boating enthusiast.

Classic yachts can be either power or sailing; owning one has several benefits.

Benefits of owning a classic boat

-The unique design and construction make them stand out from the crowd .

-These vessels can last for generations with proper care.

-Traditional classic boats have a certain charm and elegance that is unmatched by any other.

What is a classic yacht?

The term classic yacht can be subjective, and there are many opinions and  definitions in the sailing community . Still, it allows us to enjoy and appreciate the world’s most beautiful boats built over centuries by classic designers like William Fife, Alan Buchanan and Charles Nicholson. Some classic sailing yachts have great racing prowess, whilst others represent design milestones. The term also encompasses many wooden vessel types, including gaff cutter and Bermudan rigs, cruising yachts, river launches and gentleman’s motor yachts. 

There are many classic yacht designs, and each type has unique characteristics. So whether you are looking for a fast racing boat or a leisurely cruiser, there is undoubtedly a classic boat that meets your needs.

While classic yacht owners proudly maintain their boats in traditional style, many have also been brought up-to-date with modern comforts, including plush interiors and state-of-the-art navigation systems. For the competitive among you, owning a classic boat is an excellent opportunity to compete on the international regatta circuit. So whether you’re buying a traditional sailing boat strictly for cruising or racing the regatta circuit, you enter an exclusive club of true sailing enthusiasts with classic boat ownership.

Classic boats for sale UK

Do you want to realise a long-standing dream or take the family out on the water with style? Whether you’re searching for a small sloop or a large sailing yacht, we can help you find your ideal vessel.

The team at Wooden Ships is very fortunate to have some of the world’s most beautiful classic boats for sale. We consider it both a pleasure and a responsibility to guide you in selecting the boat that is your perfect match. Browse our portfolio of some of the most elegant, traditional and classic boats for sale today, or contact us to find out more about the boats on our books.

Wooden Ships classic yachts brokers have an extensive database of boats. With a wide range of sailing 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. Our goal is to help you find the sailing boat that best suits your needs by providing impartial, expert advice.

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Owning a piece of yachting history can only be achieved through a truc classic yacht. Whether you are looking for a motor yacht or a classic sailing yacht, FGI can assist you in finding the ideal classic superyacht for sale. While most classics today’s feature modern equipment, with state of the art navigation systems and electronics, they are still some retaining there out of time feeling. Classic yacht ownership also brings a privileged status among yachtsman and commands respects, especially among sailors racing in the Mediterranean. 

Our website features all of the classic yachts for sale around the world.

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As of September 2023, Classic Yacht Brokerage is owned by Wooden Ships Yacht Brokers of Dartmouth.  Combining these two separate businesses creates a market-leading brokerage for all classic and traditional yachts and vessels throughout the UK and Europe.

Established in 1992, Classic Yacht Brokerage is one of the leading traditional yacht brokers, specialising in selling classic wooden motor yachts and classic sailing yachts throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.

Classic Yacht Brokerage and Wooden Ships have an excellent combined knowledge of this specialist market and can offer the best advice on pricing points, recommended pre-sale works and place your boat in front of the right people. With a website advertising hundreds of classic yachts , a successful YouTube channel and a database of interested potential buyers, you can be sure your boat is exposed to the right people.

28′ GRP Falmouth Working Boat Gaff Cutter

Oystercatcher 16 Gaff Cutter

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New Guide Price: 33ft. CLASSIC TWIN SCREW MOTOR YACHT, McBryde Design, 1939 – Full Commission – Lying: East Coast

New Guide Price: 42ft FRERS BERMUDIAN CRUISER/RACER – 1969 – Work Required to the Deck and Hull – Further details available – Lying: France – ANY REASONABLE OFFER CONSIDERED

34ft STOREBRO ROYAL MOTOR CRUISER – 1973 – Excellent Example – Professional Re-fit – Lying West Sussex

37ft. MAICA CLASS OCEAN RACER, Illingworth & Primrose design, built 1965 – Lying: Mallorca

The Classic Yacht Brokerage website receives a substantial number of daily visitors, resulting in positive interest in the vessels listed and subsequent sales.  If you are advertising your boat privately through another broker or are considering selling, please contact us.

Competitive commission rates on a ‘no sale, no fee or costs’ basis. Call us for more details – 01803833899 or 07886081657 Over the years, Classic Yacht Brokerage has built up a comprehensive network of contacts through marinas, yacht clubs, boatyards, marine surveyors, designers, shipwrights, boat-builders and yachting associations, thereby maximising the opportunities in this niche sector of the classic boat market.

Our listings include a diverse range of vessels from restored showcase yachts to renovation projects and generally include well-known names such as…

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Retro revival: The best modern classic yachts

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Many people love classic design, but old yachts, cars and aircraft often come with inevitable issues in terms of performance and comfort, not to mention a never-ending maintenance list. The modern classic offers an alternative to owning a classic superyacht , drawing inspiration from the magnificent lines of yachts from the first half of the 20th century, and yet concealing modernity beneath the waterline and within. We round up some of the best modern classic yachts in the world...

It is not just the name of the 24 metre Livingstone that recalls a bygone era - this steel-hulled cruiser from Hartman Yachts oozes 1930s charm with a canoe stern and a decorative aluminium funnel. However, these classic flourishes belie her high-tech equipment, such as an extendable passarelle that can emerge from the beautifully curved transom in a matter of seconds.

The massive modern classic Nero stretches more than 90 metres in length. Built in China by Corsair Yachts , her owner was inspired by J.P. Morgan's Corsair yachts from the 1930s. An apt replica, she resembles a small, classic cruise liner – with a smoke stack included.

Accommodating 12 guests, Nero is one of the most expensive charter yachts . Superyacht Nero is available for charter in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean , with a talented chef on board who has received some bizarre requests in his time.

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She may look like she was born in a different era, but the 48.7 metre yacht Clarity was launched by Turkish yard Bilgin Yachts as recently as 2015. Styled in-house, this modern classic was based on a simple but ambitious premise: to build a yacht with a design that will last forever.

Her full-displacement hull has a bilge keel and bulbous bow for all-ocean seakeeping, while modest 707hp Caterpillar engines yield a serene cruising speed of around 10 knots befitting of Clarity ’s graceful appearance.

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The 38.8 metre Truly Classic  Atalante  was launched by Claasen in 2015 and combines retro good looks and modern performance . She features design from renowned modern classic designer Andre Hoek , who takes his inspiration from famous designers of old, such as William Fife , Charles Nicholson and Nathanael Herreshoff .

Atalante was built for the owner of a 27.5 metre Truly Classic of the same name, who enjoyed the smaller version so much that he ordered a larger, faster version.

“ Atalante represents the best of both worlds," said Hoek. "She performs like a modern thoroughbred and blends this with the timeless appeal of a classic yacht.”

The 28.9 metre Ardis II was built by De Cesari for superyacht and jewellery house owner Carlo Traglio . The mahogany motor yacht can often be seen moored in Porto Cervo, Sardinia .

Traglio spent much of his childhood on the classic 50 metre schooner Xarifa , before owning the  Perini Navi 80 yacht  Malizia . His experience of classic yachts acted as inspiration for building Ardis II , which can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins. She is fitted with modern MTU diesel engines and is capable of 25 knots.

Launched in 2015 by Rossinavi , the 40 metre motor yacht Taransay was built to replicate yachts of the early 1930s . Taransay's owner is said to have been inspired to build a modern classic yacht after chartering the real classic Ocean Glory , launched in 1935.

Rossinavi married Taransay 's classic styling with modern propulsion – two Caterpillar C18 Acert engines deliver a top speed of 14 knots, and she has a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots. She also has spacious interiors and deck spaces thanks to a roomy 7.6 metre beam.

Eleonora E is an exact replica of the schooner Westward and an excellent example of a modern classic paying tribute to the original. She was built at the GraafShip yard in the Netherlands and was launched in March 2000. Since then, Eleonora E  — currently available for charter  — has successfully participated in a number of classic sailing regattas.

The 46 metre Sycara IV was a show-stopper when she was launched by Burger in 2009, displaying the US builder's diversity as it waded into retro yacht waters. With exteriors by Bruce King and interiors by Ken Freivokh and Craig Beale , the fantail stern yacht makes you do a double take as she could easily fit in alongside classic Trumpys .

But this modern classic has a shallow draft and was designed for cruising the Bahamas and the Great Lakes in style. Sycara IV  has modern touches with a spacious on-deck master stateroom, telescoping bowsprit and corrosion resistant aluminium hull.

Tempus Fugit

This modern classic yacht is a head turner on the racecourse, blending speed and style thanks to her highly varnished wooden hull. The 27.43 metre Tempus Fugit , from Arkin Pruva , was designed by Rob Humphreys to pay homage to J Class yachts , but she is beamier, offering more comfortable living accommodations below and in the cockpit during races.

And race she does —  Tempus Fugit was a surprise contender at regattas when she came onto the scene, holding her own against classic yachts and modern carbon crafts as well.

The beautiful, modern classic ketch Elfje is owned by philanthropist Wendy Schmidt . Schmidt had a very hands-on role in designing Elfje with Hoek Naval Architects and is proud of its environmental credentials, from its racing design to sustainable materials. Expect to hear a lot more about Elfje , a sailing superyacht of the ages , as she's been busy on the racecourse since her launch.

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