The Broom Admiral 'Katinka', built in 1961, is a classic example of mid-century British boat craftsmanship, offering both elegance and reliability on the water. Constructed by the renowned Broom Boats yard in Norfolk, 'Katinka' features a traditional wooden hull with graceful lines and a sturdy build, reflecting the hallmark style of post-war river cruisers. Designed primarily for inland and coastal cruising, the Admiral class offered comfort and space, and 'Katinka' is no exception—with a well-appointed interior layout that balances charm and functionality,... read more

1910 Admiralty Harbour Launch – 16m teak houseboat with diesel propulsion: Classic double-diagonal Burmese teak hull, Deck sealed with fibreglass (2017), two cabins, office saloon, galley, bath/shower, and Separett composting toilet. Proven holiday-let income (VRBO #1820836) and transferable private mooring (not included). Historic yet practical, ready for new custodianship.... read more

Carimuda (WW2 RAF Pinnace 1272) is the sole surviving 60-ft Special Duties Pinnace Mk I, built in 1943 by the renowned J. Samuel White & Co. of Cowes. Constructed to wartime RAF specifications with a hard-chine, double-diagonal mahogany hull and retaining her original copper sheathing, she embodies the innovative design lineage that also shaped the RAF’s famous high-speed rescue craft. As the last vessel of her class afloat, Carimuda offers a direct and tangible link to Britain’s wartime ingenuity. She is fully registered with National Historic Ships UK (No. 3819) and has be... read more

Puffin was built C1970s at Chesford Yacht and Launch Co as a sailing boat. 18' long, beam 6'6", draught 1'2". Clinker built on larch with oak frames, varnished. She was sailed until 2010, then stored under cover in a wooden shed. She has since been converted into a river cruiser. The metal centreboard has been removed and the hull sealed. She comes with the original mast and boom, centreboard, oars, ropes, anchors, rudder and various bits. The sails have been damaged by mice. There is a fully serviced original Seagull engine and an electric Minn Kota ancillary e... read more

This is a rare chance to buy a 1940's built RAF Seaplane tender with the correct ww2 Perkins S6m diesel engines and Perkins marine gearboxes. The engines and gearboxes were run up before being lowered into the boat last year. This boat needs finishing off and the RAF museum has a sister ship at their Hendon museum fully restored so with their permission any details needed could be copied from her.... read more

Amiens RASC Major works carried out in 2024, can be seen in descriptions and further detail and photographs are available on request. Amiens is a truly unique vessel. She is one of 14 Battlefield Class high speed target towing launches built by Thornycroft for the MOD in 1944 and is believed to be the only seagoing vessel left of her class. There is some incredible history behind this vessel from her service days with the Royal Army Service Corp as well as her time in commercial use as a survey vessel when she surveyed the sea floor for the Channel Tunnel. Since her current owners purchase... read more

Roeboats are delighted to offer you Ninigret a 22’ motor boat designed by John Atkin. The Ninigret has a large cockpit that comfortably seats 6, two berths and a sea toilet (head). The Ninigret has many great features that you will come to love, one of these is that the motor is housed in a covered well thus reducing noise and protecting the cockpit from following seas. Keeping you dry and comfortable no matter what. Roeboats have been building beautiful custom wooden boats for over 15 years and if you would like to discuss having your own boat built please don't hesitate to cont... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this 51′ Silver Ormidale Class Motor Yacht One of the finest Ormidale 51 Class Motor-Yachts available, following an extensive and sympathetic restoration. Care has been taken to retain the period charm of the 1950s yet provide a comfortable and luxurious ‘country-house’ style interior. An ideal motor-yacht for living aboard, for extended coastal/inland waterways cruising or carefree holidays afloat. A vessel easily owner or single crew member-managed. New engines installed in 2017 and new bow thruster. Personal inspection recommen... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this Fred Parker Motor Yacht Designed by Fred Parker and built by Nunn Bros. of Woodbridge in 1959 to Lloyds 100A1 standard. Bought by the present owners in 2013, they started a major refit that would last until 2017, covering every facet of the boat and her systems.  Full details of the refit work are below, but in summary the hull was rebuilt, new decks laid, interior removed and refitted with much new joinery and complete new systems and machinery. The attention to detail found on this yacht is astounding, accomplished with the keen eye o... read more

Name: Matilda Boat type: 27’3 x 9’8 River Cruiser Length/ Boat Style: 27’3 x 9’8 River Cruiser Year: 1962 Number of bathrooms 1 Berths 4 About this Boat: Moored at the beautiful Shakespeare Marina just 10 minutes from the historic town is this Single Screw Inland and Estuary Cabin Cruiser with an Aft Wheelhouse and closed Forward Cabin Galley Description Fridge, Cooker Sink and storage Master Bedroom Description Can sleep 4 comfortably Bathroom Description Shower and toilet Specifications: Hull By/ Fit out by: Akerboom Holland Layout stern to bow: R... read more

Here we have a classic and very unique 21 foot wooden river launch from the mid 30s that is now fully electric with whole day usage and onboard charging and recent new batteries and trailer. If you have a local property this would be a wondaful day boat to have at the end of the garden! She has been restored in the past by Colin Buttifant, one of the areas best wooden boat builders, and she is a charming and tidy little vessel with a canopy cabin roof. She was last antifouled in 2023 and has been mostly out of the water since. The current owner just does not have the time to use her so... read more

Remarks : St Andrew - Non self-righting Watson 41 Ex RNLI Lifeboat, presented in extremely original condition. Privately owned since 1982, and appearing on TV for ITV's "The Royal". Beleived to be the only one of her type in largely original condition, with the exeption to her changes in the forward cabin. Sweet to the eye, low profile and rare funnel housing the engine exhausts. Built in 1952 by William Osborne. She was stationed at Whitehills, Girvan & Arklow during her time in service. Launched 81 times, saving 21 lives. Re engined in 1963 by the RNLI to 2 x 47hp Ford-based Parsons ... read more

Priced reasonably and ready to go! Sophie Helene is a beautiful example of a 1952 Andrews 25 Slipper Launch. Andrews Boathouses build new slipper launches to the original design, handcrafted and customised to the customer’s specification.   We carefully select and acquire old slipper launches that we then put through our rigorous restoration process.   From the keel up we restore the hull using the best woods and modern caulking to ensure the integrity of the hull. The hull is made sound and painted in the new owner’s choice of colour and, of course, the trademark blue and gol... read more

Romani is an example of a more unusual flatter bottomed boat. Commissioned in August 8th 1935 first purchased by Denis O’Bryan (solicitor) and named ‘BLUE FLASH’, she was kept at Wargrave from 1947. November 20th 1961 purchased by Air Cdre. Bryan David Nicholas (RAF rtd.) who gifted her to his daughter, Diana Nicholas, for her 21st birthday and renamed her ‘ROMANI’. 1971/2 restored by Andrews of Bourne End and maintained by them until 1982. 1982/3 restored by D B Marine of Cookham.  2019 Marlow Boat services February 2022 purchased by Andrews Boathouses who embarked on a co... read more

£15,000 SPRING REDUCTION - AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY A recently fully restored from the ground up Andrews 30 Greyhound Slipper Launch, available right away just in time for the boating season. The vessel has been meticulously restored to ensure the boat looks like it rolled off the production line yesterday. Comes as a 'ready to go' package.  2 Year Warranty on vessel, equipment & engine. 2yrs free undercover storage Why not take up the offer of a 3 year interest free credit option on all of our Andrews Slipper boats subject to a 20% deposit and suitable credit clearance. ... read more

Lady Syrinx stands as a good example of Akerboom’s craftsmanship, originally designed and built around 1962. This distinguished 40 ft. motor yacht, with a beam of 12 ft., with robust steel hull construction, designed for both durability and elegance on the water. The interior of Lady Syrinx is thoughtfully laid out, featuring a living area with ample storage space, leading down to a well-equipped kitchen. The yacht includes two cosy cabins and a convenient shower room adjacent to the master cabin, combining comfort with functionality. Whether used as a cruising vessel or a charming float... read more

'Jenny Wren' is a classic 1957 Broom Robb, a beautifully built traditional wooden Broads cruiser crafted by the esteemed Broom Boats. She has recently benefited from a full restoration and refit by Broom themselves, carried out with exceptional care and no expense spared. In the current ownership since 2018, she has been lovingly maintained to an impeccable standard, with continuous attention to both her appearance and mechanical condition. Her recent works include a freshly repainted hull, re-varnished topsides, new all-over protective cover, refurbished gearbox, a complete rewire, ... read more

Just look at this beauty of a boat. Designed when boats where built to be used not just marketed as the biggest caravan available for a given length. This is a 32 foot boat with two berths, a small galley and a head, is powered by two modest 96 hp diesel engines and will go 22 knots. It's a semi-planning hull and you have to admire this type for it's fuel efficiency and sea kindly attributes. It's not just the beautiful classic looks that make this boat attractive to a modern boater it's the large cockpit and open wheelhouse. Two things that you want when you're entert... read more

Manishi is a beautiful wooden yacht built by E F Elkins in Christchurch in 1936 and was described as a twin screw cutter, however in the 1970’s twin BMC engines were added making her a motor yacht. She is a project which has been started but not finished and would suit somebody with experience of rebuilding wooden boats, she still has lots of her art deco fittings and the engines are both in working condition, her hull doesn’t seem to be too bad as she is still afloat and doesn’t seem to take on too much water. Once finished this boat will be a stunning live aboard with many ... read more