Elizabethan yachts can be considered as modern classics and the 29 has a reputation for competent, offshore, cruiser racing. Elizabethans were strongly built and designed with sea-keeping and performance in mind. The Elizabethan 29 is a traditional cruising ‘yacht’ providing great sailing opportunities for single handed or small family. With classic lines and a traditionally laid out interior, with four berths, a small, but neat galley and a separate heads. Also included in the sale is an inflatable, outboard and shoring up cradle. Looking at her history, the current owner has sail... read more

This Moonraker 36 has a lot to offer and they remain a popular versatile flybridge cruiser for their age. With plenty of space onboard and equally suited as a liveaboard, or for cruising and entertaining. This version has powerful Ford Sabres fitted and both bow and stern thrusters, along with the flybridge providing plenty of power and all round vision and manoeuvrability, when needed. The aft deck provides plenty of space along with the flybridge, as does the large foredeck area, equally spacious as a sun deck. The interior is light, benefitting from plenty of windows and is spaciou... 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

Boatshed Essex are delighted to present this attractive Widebeam. The boat has been tastefully completed to a high standard throughout, providing an elegant floating home, or getaway residence. Benefiting from a professional refit in 2023, this boat has a spacious and open saloon, fully equipped galley and a separate king size cabin and heads. The open plan saloon and dining area are finished oak effect flooring and a warming log burning stove with further heating provided by electric heated radiators throughout the boat. The galley also benefits from plenty of work space and storage. T... read more

This is a nice example of the Seal 28, with a lifting keel and shoal draft, she is ideal for the east coast and river cruising. Far removed from your average 28 ft cruising yacht, in its practicality and thoughtful design, with both a separate aft cabin and wheel steering. The boat has a comfortable and well laid out interior, with sleeping for 6/7, perfect for families, or for guests. The saloon is comfortable, with a navigation station and galley opposite. The separate heads provides all the privacy you need and plenty of storage throughout. With a newly installed refurbished e... read more

A tidy example of this Bayliner 2855 Ciera Sunbridge motorcruiser. On inspection there was lots of evidence to suggest she has been well looked after and no expense has been spared when it has come to maintenance. She is a comfortable sea-going cruiser with an economical Yanmar 240hp diesel engine that has been serviced and maintained by on-site marine engineers. The boat is now being hauled out for a clean up, a new propeller and new anodes so she is ready to go for the season ahead! The owner also informed us of the following: - 2024 New bespoke cockpit enclosure with additional... read more

We are delighted to offer for sale this 2018 Bavaria S40 HT (Hard Top) in excellent condition. The vessel is fitted a huge array of additional extras many of which are noted below. She is powered by twin Volvo Penta D6-370hp engines, both fully serviced and with low hours. The engines are fitted to Z Outdrives (both engines and outdrives were serviced November 2023). In terms of manoeuvrability she is equipped with Aquamatic joystick controls, trim assist, single lever control software and a bow thruster so with all this technology it would make even the most novice skipper dock like ... read more

Boatshed Essex are pleased to be advertising this Centre Cockpit, Moody 33. The Moody 33 has been described as revolutionary for its time, leading the way in centre cockpit designed yachts. These yachts are spacious for their length, capable of sleeping 7 people, making them popular single-handed and family cruisers. Moody 33's are renowned for their steady performance and handling ease, as a result of their deep bodied hull, wide beam and generous topsides. Their deep cockpit with wheel steering is comfortable and secure and access to the separate spacious aft cabin is via a companionway... read more

The Robber 3E is one of the most successful Quarter Tonner designs. This rare 'bubbletop' version provides increased sail area with plenty of sails included. As a light displacement cruiser, the boat provides numerous attractive sailing options, from competitive club racing to coastal cruising. The boat is nicely presented and appears in good condition externally and would only require a few cosmetic touches, internally, for cruising purposes. The boat has also benefitted from a previous refurbishment. When I visited the boat I was impressed by the quality of the potential sailing per... read more

The Winga 87 is a surprisingly spacious motor/sailer for its size with proven good sailing characteristics. This version has been cruised to the Mediterranean. This version appears to have been well maintained and equipped and therefore presents as an attractive, tidy, capable cruiser with the reputation of seaworthiness. The wheelhouse is semi enclosed, with a full cockpit canopy. The galley is separate from the saloon and there is accommodation for six in three separate cabins. The owner's cabin has a spacious double berth, seat and stowage. This is complemented by a comfortabl... read more