The Pioneer 9 is a robust, seaworthy classic yacht designed for serious cruising and blue-water sailing, often praised for its solid build quality, stability in rough seas, and manageable sailing characteristics. Reviews highlight its strength, good performance for its size, and ability to handle heavy weather, making it a reliable choice for offshore voyages despite its age. 

Designed by Maurice Griffiths, this GRP example of the class was professionally built by Terry Erskine Yachts in 1976. A big volume, practical, safe and comfortable cruising boat, she has had only 2 owners since new and has been in the present ownership for over 26 years. Major refit around 2001 with new engine, systems, rig and interior. Well maintained since and used regularly for cruising from her Cornwall base. Sadly advancing years force her sale. Currently ashore and easy to view. A good honest boat.

Laurent Giles Vertue V131 built by Robertsons of Woodbridge in 1965. In her early years she was sailed to South Africa via the Suez Canal and battered by severe storms in the Indian Ocean. Converted to a masthead sloop rig with alloy mast and boom while in South Africa, she was brought back to the UK in 1993. 4 berths plus heads and galley. Roller furling and self tailing winches.

A very tidy example of the Saxon class, designed by Buchanan and built by Priors in 1962 to Lloyds 100A1 classification. Mahogany on CRE frames with a sheathed plywood deck. Well maintained by some careful owners with a well documented history. 5 berths with good headroom, Perkins 30hp diesel, good sails and rig. A nicely designed and some would say perfect size family boat, easily handled and a joy to sail.

Selina King was designed by Fred Shepherd and built by Harry King & Sons in 1938 for the author Arthur Ransome, the biggest yacht he had built. After passing through several owners and crossing the Atlantic, she was bought by the current owner while lying neglected in Bermuda and a major refurbishment commenced, ending with her being launched in 2023 at the same yard in which she was built in Suffolk. A largely rebuilt boat with lots of new equipment and hardware. Rich with history, this elegant yacht is rather special and will bring much joy to her next custodian.

The first of the Landfall ketch designs to be built, launched in 1958 and built for the yard owner, Claude Whisstock. Iroko planking on oak timbers. Easily handled bermudan ketch rig. 6 berths including a double in the forecabin with 6' headroom throughout. She has been cruising around the Atlantic, Caribbean and America for the last 15 years, and having now returned home the owners are moving ashore. November 2023 survey available.

33' sloop designed and built by Fantasi Yachts of Sweden, a yard known for high quality sailing yachts. This was one of the smaller boats in their range but is just as good in terms of build quality and materials used. Thorough professional refit in recent years included new mast and rigging, re-caulked decks, all new wiring and systems, new upholstery and good quality annual maintenance. 2024 refit including new deadwoods and keel bolts. Big volume yacht for her length with excellent headroom. 5 berths including a double up forward. Vetus 25hp diesel engine. Very capable cruising boat in fine condition.

With lines by Percy Dalton based on a traditional Falmouth working boat, the hull was built by Cygnus Marine to Whitefish Standards. The design became known as the Cygnus Gaffer 29. Teak decks and coachroof give her the feel of a traditional boat. Thorough refit in last 3 years with new engine, rigging and deck overhaul. A fine looking gaff cutter proven to be a superb sea boat. 2021 survey available.

24' centreboard gaff cutter designed and built by Elkins of Christchurch in 1934. Major refit in 2009 included a new sheathed deck. Electric Saildrive fitted in 2017 gives 25 miles of range. Lifting coachroof and accompanying cockpit tent makes for a much bigger cabin when berthed up. Smart boat with lovely provenance and well maintained.