We are delighted to be featuring this gaff rigged vessel, which is as attractive as it is interesting. Wooden built, with epoxy coating to the hull, she looks to have been looked after over the years. The sails look to be in good condition and the no-nonsense, long stroke engine started and ran during our visit. The cockpit has plenty of room and is complemented with some stowage facility also. The decks provide good access forward and room on the foredeck for anchoring and sail management. Down below there is a saloon and sleeping accommodation, with a forward compartment currently used ... read more

The Rico Marlin was designed and built in Plymouth and is a well regarded and capable motor cruiser. This boat presents seaworthy lines and with twin 200hp diesel engines, provides speed, space and comfort. These boats are well regarded and sought after and looking at this version, it is not difficult to see why. This looks to be a well maintained example, featuring plenty of internal space, with a large cockpit and wheelhouse. There is a spacious saloon within the wheelhouse, also where the well equipped helm and navigator areas are. Forward and down leads into the separate saloon, with wr... read more

The Odin 820 Classic is a popular yacht worldwide, not least because of its innovative internal and external design, providing a versatile boat with sizeable accommodation. These boats provide an array of sailing options in either a sailing or powerboat capacity, and so make an excellent option for anybody looking for a boat that can be used on lakes and most inland waters, alongside coastal cruising opportunities. As a trailerable option, stability is provided by water ballast tanks, which can be drained, including when the boat is being used in its faster capacity as a powerboat. Th... read more

Boatshed Essex are delighted to be offering this well known Multihull for sale. If you are looking for spacious, comfortable accommodation and fast passage making, a multihull of this calibre should be considered. The Lagoon 380 S2 has a reputation for an ocean-going cruiser providing a performance sailing platform. One of the big pluses of this model, the 380 'Owners Version', is a three cabin version dedicating all the starboard hull to the owner with full en-suite facilities, separate shower and toilet. Ideal for guests or family, sharing a combined shower and toilet in the port hull, w... read more

The H-35 is a stylish cruiser racer, built in Finland and designed by Hans Group of H-Class fame, with proven one-design class and respected sailing performance. Comments from sailors say they are 'quick, responsive and comfortable', with proven stability and offshore capabilities ideal for extended cruising and racing. It is clear that the current owner has proudly invested considerable time and resources in maintaining and improving this vessel in their ownership. These boat's quality construction and smooth flowing lines reveal their seagoing characteristics and undertake long distance... read more

The Hunter Horizon 23 is another great example of accommodation and performance from Hunter boats. The twin keels provide hydrodynamic lift and therefore help drive the hull efficiently. Sailing performance and seakeeping is reported to be good for the size of boat, which is complemented by an incredibly spacious interior for 23'. This interior has a comfortable headroom, double aft berth, separate heads, spacious galley, saloon and finally another Breton berth in the forepeak. This version had been previously stored ashore for a number of years and so has not had the use expected f... read more

The Cobra 850 offers a range of attractions, including its roomy accommodation, cockpit and deck spaces. There are 5 berths, two in a separate cabin, a separate heads with basin, a spacious galley, separate navigation station and a saloon capable of seating 6. Similarly, the cockpit has a spacious and safe, deep feeling, with moulded steps forward to assist the crew moving forward, down the swept side decks and onto the foredeck. The current owner reports an easy to handle yacht, perfect for cruising, including shoaling waters with the bilge keels, but a boat just as a capable when... read more

The Swede 55 was designed and built to be a fast, stable cruiser/racer, which has been the reputation they have built. Alongside this performance, the Swede 55 has elegant lines, even described as 'Classic' by some commentators. This version is being sold as a mini project by the owner, who suggests, for example, a thorough valet, some cosmetic work to the headlining and an engine service. During my visit to list this boat, I was struck by an excellent opportunity to acquire a fine sailing platform, with live aboard and blue water capabilities, for a competitive price. A buyer will ne... read more

This is a very good example of this solid, swift cruiser/racer. The boat is well balanced under sail and suitable for experienced cruisers and novice sailors. On inspection, this Tufglass 33 sailing cruiser appears to be in good condition and there is lots of evidence to suggest the owner has taken good care of her. The cockpit area is spacious and also serves as a nice area to dine outside. To the rear of the cockpit there is also a small aft deck and storage locker. Inside she is clean and well looked after; the upholstery is in good condition and the galley offers ample space to p... read more

The classic Jack Powles 46ft Flybridge Cruiser was one of the several of the fast cruisers designed by the respected Bernard Olenski. With their generous deck space, wide side decks and uncluttered foredeck, these boats are comfortable to cruise and spend time aboard both living and entertaining. The Powles 46 has a spacious, raised aft deck and flybridge which is accessible with steps from the aft deck. This version has a swim platform. On visiting this boat I found it to have a light and spacious feel with walk-through headroom throughout, plenty of windows, a spacious galley, along w... read more