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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.

Classic boats for sale

Daniel Bombigher Shpountz 44-40 Schooner

Arthur Robb Lion Class

G.L. Watson Gaff Cutter

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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.

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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.

Latest listings

Spirit Yachts 42′ Gaff Yawl

22′ Varnished Motor Launch

Harrison Butler Englyn Design

Laurent Giles Brittany Class

Kim Holman Landfall Class Ketch

Classic National 18 Dinghy

Steel Gaff Cutter

26′ Gaff Yawl

Ex RNLB Watson Class Lifeboat

15′ Dartmouth Launch

Chris Craft Replica Barrelback 19 Runabout

19′ Fast Harbour Launch

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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

Heard 28 Gaff Cutter

Latest motor yachts for sale.

Fred Parker Motor Yacht

Liverpool Class RNLB

30′ Norfolk Broads Motor Cruiser

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Featured Classic Boats

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…

HILLYARD – SILVERS – HARRISON BUTLER – OSBORNE – RAMPART – THORNYCROFT – NICHOLSON – BATES – FIFE – GIBBS – LAURENT GILES – PARKER – BROOKES –  MYLNE – POWLES – MILLER – STANILAND – FELTHAM – McGRUER – SHEPHERD – WOODNUTS – BROOM – GRIFFITHS – HERRESHOFF – CAMPER & NICHOLSON – WATSON – CLARK – ELKINS – DICKIES – MOODY – UFFA FOX – MORGAN GILES – BUNN – DALLIMORE – STRANGE – BUCHANAN – MAYNARD – ROBB – CURTIS & PAPE – WOODS – SPARKMAN & STEPHENS – SOPER – LUKE – TAYLOR – VRIES LENCH – REIMERS – MAYNARD – NEWMAN – McBRYDE – COX & KING – COMBEN – BAIN – ABEKING & RASMUSSEN – to name but a few.

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Can I Have it Varnished Before Mitch Delivers? Yes, if you allow for some lead time. The earlier you reserve your spot in our boat restoration shop, the better. Gold Leaf Names Once you start thinking about boat names, it's hard to stop! Your special name will look great on your transom in gold leaf. Do I Need a Boat Lift? If you live on the lake and you can keep an eye on your classic wooden boat, a lift is probably unnecessary. But if you will be keeping the boat at a weekend place, a boat lift will give you peace of mind while you are away. If your boat lift has the framework for a canopy top, you can have custom side curtains made to protect against the sun. The side curtains or skirts can also have velcro door openings. Is Antique Boat Financing Available? Yes! Call Kathy for information about antique and classic boat financing in all 50 states. How Much Maintenance is Required? If you keep your classic wooden boat out of the sun when not in use, your exterior varnish should be good for 3 years if you use the boat twice a week. Interior varnish lasts much longer, as it does not receive as much direct sunlight. Revarnishing involves removing all the hardware and crash padding (if any), sanding, fixing any proud bungs or broken screws, and generally adding about 3 coats. The actual varnishing only takes 1-2 hours per coat, but the hardware removal, sanding and hardware installation takes around 70 hours. If you want to learn to do this yourself, we are happy to give you some guidance. Of course, you can always have this maintence done in our classic boat restoration shop.