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Small Classic Boats For Sale

The Wooden Ships website is the only place on the web dedicated to advertising and selling small traditional boats, dinghies, cabin boat and river launches. The team is fortunate to have some of the world’s most beautiful small wooden 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 small wooden dinghies, yachts, rowing boats and powerboats for sale today, or contact us to find out more information.

Enquire about Chris Craft Replica Barrelback 19 Runabout

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Chris Craft Replica Barrelback 19 Runabout

Newly built and launched in 2022 to original plans for the Chris Craft 19' Barrelback runabout. Plans from Glen-L of America. Superb construction using epoxy bonded cold moulded timber for a strong yet beautiful finish. Mercruiser V6 4.3 litre petrol engine. Boat finished with Jotun 2 part paints for a low maintenance and durable finish. Very elegant runabout complete with custom road trailer. In as new condition.

• Designer: Ken Hankinson
• Location: Oxfordshire
• Length on deck: 19'

Enquire about 21′ Sport Fishing Boat

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21′ Sport Fishing Boat

Built by Dartmouth boat builders to an American design. This boat is being offered as a demonstration model with a view to obtaining commissions for further new build boats. The specification for a new build could be tailored to suit the commissioning owner, with a choice of engine sizes, layouts, systems and equipment. The benefit of building in wood with a small firm is that once the hull has ben built, all other areas of the design can be altered to suit the owner. A fast, stable sports boat with lots of space, very practical for families or groups and a real head turner. A new boat built to the owners specification with an engine is £55,000

• Builder: B. & A. Pomeroy, Dartmouth
• Location: Devon
• Length on deck: 21'
• Beam: 7'10"

Enquire about New England Bass Boat

New England Bass Boat

Built in Cape Cod in 2002, the design based on the famed New England MacKenzie Cuttyhunk Bass Boats, constructed using modern methods with cold molded mahogany sheathed in Kevlar and finished in Awlgrip paint systems. Imported into the UK by the current owner, fully certified to RCR standards. Steyr 164hp turbo charged inboard diesel gives 17 knots cruising speed for excellent fuel consumption, she uses only 0.8 litres/nautical mile. 2 berths under the foredeck makes for a nice sheltered space. Large open cockpit with high bulwarks, an excellent space for the family. SBS road trailer means she can be easily towed on the road, all up weight is less than 3 tons. A very elegant and unusual alternative to the very boring RIB or Boston Whaler, a superb boat for someone looking for a boat that stands out from the crowd and offers something a little bit special.

• Designer: Great River Boat Works, MA
• Builder: Great River Boat Works, MA
• Length on deck: 24'11"
• Draft: 2'6"

Enquire about Fabian Bush Cruising Dayboat

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Fabian Bush Cruising Dayboat

Designed and built by Fabian bush, a well respected very skilled boat builder. The boat was commissioned by a client but due to personal circumstances he is no longer able to take delivery and use the boat so she is being offered for sale as a brand new and complete vessel. Upon completion the boat was tested and certified under the RCD scheme and put afloat for sea trials, but otherwise she has been dry stored and unused. built using modern construction methods of epoxy glued plywood planking making her very durable and easy to maintain. complete with trailer covers and electric outboard engine this is an absolutely ready to go trailer sailer in as new condition.

• Designer: Fabian Bush
• Builder: Fabian Bush Boatbuilder
• Location: Essex
• Length on deck: 15'10"
• Draft: 14" / 4'

Enquire about Brooke Marine River Launch

Brooke Marine River Launch

Built by the current owner to a high standard, the latest of a number of boats he has built. The design is a Brooke Marine river launch from the 1930's, built using modern wood epoxy construction methods for a robust and low maintenance hull. Fitted with a Volvo Penta 2040 40hp diesel engine giving her 10 knots max speed. 6 knots cruising speed with no wake is perfect for river and canal use. Spacious inside with long bench seats. Comes with fitted all over cover. As new boat only used for sea trials.

• Designer: Brooke Marine
• Length on deck: 20'
• Beam: 5'10"

Enquire about 20′ Nick Smith Clinker Motor Launch

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20′ Nick Smith Clinker Motor Launch

Clinker motor launch built by the well respected Nick Smith of Salcombe in 2004. Her design is based on the traditional Salcombe bass fishing boat with straight stem and elegant sheer line. Powered by a Yanmar 2YM 15p diesel, fitted new in 2008. Comes with a good quality road trailer and all over cover. A very striking launch in good condition and well equipped.

• Designer: Traditional
• Builder: Nick Smith
• Length on deck: 20'4"
• Draft: 1'6"

Enquire about Varnished River Launch

Varnished River Launch

Elegant varnished mahogany launch built for the River Way Conservancy in 1950. Major professional rebuild in last 3 years including numerous new planks and lots of replacement steamed oak timbers. Vetus 25hp diesel fitted new in 2015. Top quality De Graff twin axle road trailer. Summer cockpit cover and all over winter boat cover. New Boat Safety Certificate and Thames River Licence for the season. Very smart launch with comfortable seating for 8 people.

• Builder: Allday Austin, Guildford
• Length on deck: 19'3"
• Beam: 5'11"

Enquire about 15′ Dartmouth Launch

15′ Dartmouth Launch

Varnished motor launch built by Wootton Bridge to a design known as the Dartmouth Launch. Clinker planked in Brazilian mahogany, varnished inside and out. Beta Marine 10hp diesel with only 65 hours running time. On a galvanised road trailer complete with cockpit cover and all over boat cover. As new and immaculate launch absolutely ready to go

• Builder: Wootton Bridge Boatbuilders Ltd
• Location: Yorkshire
• Length on deck: 15'

Enquire about 22′ Varnished Motor Launch

22′ Varnished Motor Launch

Built by a cabinet maker in 1970 for a local retired doctor, this boat has been moored on the River Dart all her years. Beta 13hp diesel overhauled in 2022 with a major service and head skimmed. Heavy duty road trailer included in sale. A great river or lake boat as she puts up virtually no wash and is very efficient to run. Ready to launch and use immediately.

• Length on deck: 22'
• Draft: 2'4"

Enquire about 19′ Fast Harbour Launch

19′ Fast Harbour Launch

Built in 2013 to plans from a 1920's Motor Boat Manual for a general duties harbour launch. Built using wood epoxy construction with a Mercruiser 135hp petrol engine. She will reach in excess of 25 knots but is equally capable of slow speeds with little wash for river use. A large spacious cockpit with seating fore and aft makes her a good family day boat. Complete with all over cover and road trailer.

• Location: Kent
• Length on deck: 18'6"
• Draft: 1'4"

Enquire about 17′ Clinker Motor Launch

17′ Clinker Motor Launch

clinker motor launch which is thought to have been built in the 1950's in Scotland. Has spent most of her life on the Isle of Bute. Laid up ashore many years ago. Refitted by current owner with hull repairs, new engine, trailer and cover in 2022. Engine with less than 5 hours and trailer has only delivery miles. Elegant all varnished launch ready to go for the summer.

• Location: Scotland
• Length on deck: 17'

Enquire about Oystercatcher 16 Gaff Cutter

Oystercatcher 16 Gaff Cutter

Oystercatcher 16 gaff cutter designed and built by Mayfly Classic Boats of Cornwall in 1993. These are traditional long keeled boats with pretty lines built in GRP. The 16 is a trailer sailer boat offering easy launching and recovery with the clever piggy back trailer. Accommodation gives 2 comfortable berths with sitting headroom plus a heads and galley, packing a lot of boat into her 16' length. This boat has been upgraded and improved in the last 2 years and is in very nice ready to go condition. A lovely little boat, well equipped and ready to sail.

• Designer: Bryan Gibson
• Builder: Mayfly Classic Boats
• Length on deck: 16'

Small boats for sale

People use small boats for sailing, rowing, fishing and tenders for larger vessels. They are easy to transport, affordable, and a great way to get afloat. Small boats are perfect for as a small fishing boat, small sailing boat, motor cruiser or sports cruiser and popular for recreation. We have spent some of the best family days pottering up and down the estuary in our sailing dinghy.

Small classic sailing boats are great for people wanting to start sailing. They’re relatively affordable and classic in style, and you can often find older examples for a fraction of the cost of a new boat. Plus, they’ll still provide you with years of enjoyment.

Classic boats are also a great option if you’re looking for a project boat. Many of these boats have been well cared for and only need a little TLC to get them back into sailing shape. With a bit of elbow grease, you can often have your dream boat for a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Some of the cheap small sailboats for sale on the Wooden Ships website include dinghies , day boats and river launches . Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any small boats featured on our website, or if you’d like to sell your boat .

Wooden Ships classic yachts brokers have an extensive database of small boats for sale. With a wide range of sail boats , classic 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.

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