The popular bilge keel Mirage 28 makes an ideal family cruiser at a modest price. They are robust, well made and quite swift for a bilge-keeled boat of their era. Their deep, long cockpits have plenty of room, their clear side decks and uncluttered foredeck make them easy to move around, and the running rigging leads aft to make short-handed sailing a breeze, along with the assistance of an auto-tiller. The shallow draft makes them ideal for exploring local creeks, whilst down below, they offer comfortable and surprisingly spacious accommodation for their size, with a decent galley a... read more

Boatshed is pleased to present this listing of a 25m Ferro cement barge/houseboat located in a beautiful Cornish river location. Hull and decks in good, seaworthy condition. A new 16m by 5m superstructure recently built with quality materials and fully insulated, creating a spacious and light upper living area with views of the river and surrounding countryside. Below decks offers good headroom and ample space for multiple bedrooms, ensuites, office, utility room, cinema room etc. open plan and ready for fit out to suit requirements. This houseboat has the rare opportunity to be abl... read more

Stepping aboard this Gaff Rigged Cutter, a scaled down version from Laurent Giles design stable, feels like stepping back into a special bygone era of sail with beautiful classic lines. Sitting in the cockpit, you get a feeling of safety due to its depth and the clever use of space. The tiller is comfortably positioned for the helmsperson, and there is plenty of space for passengers and crew. There are also three large storage lockers located under the cockpit seats. Her decks feel uncluttered, and there is a nice wide side deck to accommodate sail work, including working around her bowspri... read more

This is a fantastic example of one of the most popular marques to come out of the Fairline yard. This Corniche 31 offers comfort, style and high performance. It’s also got everything you need for comfortable onboard living. The flybridge is well equipped with hydraulic steering, electronic morse controls, a good nav fit and plenty of seating for those who want to get the wind in their hair. The inner helm position also has good all-round visibility and plenty of space to chat to your passengers. I really like the accommodation layout on this version of the Corniche. This boat is spac... read more

With a fantastic reputation for comfort, speed and cruising, these Finnish-built Baltics are highly regarded and distinctive. Also, renowned for their build quality and clever use of every inch of space down below. You would think you are on a much bigger boat than you are. These boats also benefit from excellent head height throughout most of the boat. This boat appears to have been well cared for by her current owner and she also benefits from having recent main and head sails purchased in 2022. Her foredeck and side deck have also benefitted from having synthetic teak fitted for lo... read more

Discover the versatility and comfort of the Seadog 30 Ketch! The Seadog 30 Ketch, designed and built by Reg Freeman Yachts, is a robust and heavy bilge-keeled yacht, perfect for safe offshore passage-making. This versatile vessel is equally at home crossing oceans or cruising serene creeks. With a secure centre cockpit helm position and furling sails, she is easily helmed single-handed, making her ideal for solo adventurers. Step below deck to find a cleverly designed interior that offers a fantastic liveaboard space. The deck and coachroof appear to be in excellent condition, as does he... read more

This vessel was once a fishing trawler and has been undergoing work to become a liveaboard boat. As can be seen from the media work, this boat is a project boat. She benefits from a fantastic position in the marina with easy access to the marina cafe, toilet and shower block and laundry facilities. The current owners have worked hard to open the boat up and clear the decks, leaving a blank canvas to develop the boat's cavernous interior into a spacious liveaboard. The only reason the current owners are having to sell this project boat is due to work commitments in London as their situ... read more

Designed by David Cannell, the Tamarisk 24 is based on a Falmouth working boat. These gaff cutters are both fast and seaworthy. With substantial displacement for their size they are equally at home creek crawling or making coastal passages.  Easily capable under sail of over six knots, these craft can easily surprise many a Bermudan rig sailor.  This boat is a beautiful example of these stunning looking vessels. She appears to have been very well maintained with ongoing maintenance and improvements by her current owner.  She is easy to sail short-handed and this example is well w... read more

Introducing the Beneteau Oceanis 40 Centre Cockpit (CC) – a highly sought-after model renowned for its exceptional design and safety features. This yacht boasts a fantastic centre cockpit with a solid screen, ensuring you stay protected in all weather conditions. Experience unparalleled comfort and safety with all control lines conveniently feeding into the cockpit. No need to step out in bad weather! The large multifunctional display and sailing instruments provide the skipper with comprehensive information right at the helm. Step below deck to discover a beautifully crafted interior ... read more

The Halcyon 27 was designed and built in the classic tradition, with a deep, long keel and tough construction, capable of offshore cruising. These yachts are known for their seaworthy cruising capabilities and good performance in all sea conditions. Designed by Alan Buchanan and built by Offshore Yachts, these strongly built cruisers come with a long keel, a transom hung rudder and a well-earned reputation for good sailing performance. Although there are some similarities to the earlier folk boat designs, these have the added advantage of more interior space, headroom and general comfor... read more