Description The Petticrows Liberty 25 is a stunning gentleman’s launch, perfect for family fun, picnicking and water sports. Looking not dissimilar to a classic Riva or Chris-Craft, she is not only beautiful but handles the water well, should the weather catch you out. She has a towing eye and higher ski pole to accommodate a wide range of water sports. She has only ever seen fresh water use and has lifting straps fitted to be craned into the water so the trailer has remained dry. Some exceptional craftmanship and design has resulted in a such a functional craft that will always turn h... read more

Description The Aquastar Oceanranger 38 has an excellent reputation for build quality, design and seakeeping abilities. ‘Fino’ is presented as a well-maintained example with plenty of investment throughout her ownership keeping her in good serviceable condition. She is ready to cruise the coastal waters of Britain with her new owners. Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office –01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Accommodation ’Fino’ benefits from having the aft cabin layout. The aft cabin has a large island double berth, there is sto... read more

The Beneteau Oceanis 323 is a highly regarded comfortable modern cruising yacht, considered by many to be the best all-round combination of accommodation and performance in it's class. 'Liberty' is a lightly used example and has clearly been maintained to an excellent standard by her present and previous owners. She has an impressive inventory including bow thruster, electric windlass, diesel heating, holding tank, cockpit tent and fitted cushions, chart plotter, autopilot and more. Early viewing is highly recommended as yachts of this calibre are rare to the market and in high demand. A full ... read more

Description The Sailfish 25, designed by Angus Primrose, offers a spacious, moderately fast small cruiser, with the major advantage of being able to explore shallow estuaries and to use cheaper drying moorings due to her lifting keel, which reduces the draft from 3'7" to 13". 'Rozinante' had her engine completely overhauled over the winter of 2023/24 and the lift keel mechanism was also overhauled at the same time. She would be a good alternative to anyone looking at a Westerly Centaur or similar. Viewing by appointment only through our Essex office - 01621 785600 or via email - es... read more

Description The MG C27 is a fast and agile cruiser from the board of Rob Humphreys, with a blend of responsiveness, easy handling and good manners that few can resist. The practical layout includes a separate heads aft, good sized galley and aft double cabin. 'Presto' is the lift keel version of the MG C27 making her ideal for exploring the East Coast rivers and utilising shallow/drying moorings, with the lifting keel reducing the draft from 5'10" to 3'2". She has been well maintained including new standing rigging in 2022 and the keel mechanism was overhauled in 2019. Viewing by ... read more

The Contessa 28 offers an excellent blend of confidence inspiring sailing performance and useful accommodation, offering up to five berths. Less well known than earlier Contessa yachts, the 28 was more modern with an improved interior and moulded headlining, often considered an earlier rival to the Sadler 29. 'Midnight Lady' is a good example of her class fitted with a 2006 Nanni 21hp diesel engine and a recent chart plotter and windlass. She is competitively priced as a recent survey identified that the decks will require attention in the future. Viewing by appointment only through our ... read more

Description The Hanse 430 is a modern family cruiser providing excellent and stylish accommodation in three double cabins with twin heads and a great performance with a self-tacking jib and mainsail stackpack system. This yacht is well equipped and presented in excellent condition having had only two owners from new. A 2023 survey is available and early viewing is highly recommended. Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or via email - essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Accommodation The layout offers up to seven berths with three double cabins a... read more

'Southerly Gem' is the first of the Southerly 115 Series 4 making the most of the class's continual development since the first Southerly 115 was built in 1983. Developed with many features to give her a stylish and modern look, the large centre cockpit provides both comfort and safety for the crew. The well proven Rob Humphreys designed swing keel and twin rudders on the Series 4, improved the performance of the 115 and is still able to sail in less than three feet of water. 'Southerly Gem' has been in her current ownership for 12 years and proved to be a comfortable cruiser easily handled b... read more

Description The Super Seal 26 , designed by Ron Holland, is easy to sail with sparkling performance. These capable little lift keel family cruisers have been sailed far and wide and are ideal for creek crawling and shallow water sailing. A shallow-draft lifting keel unlocks the hidden Essex saltmarshes—slipping into secret creeks, settling flat on the mud, and offering a front-row seat to a thriving, untamed world of waders, seals, and shifting tides. This excellent example built by Parker Yachts, is only for sail as the owners have emigrated. Viewing by appointment through our Essex O... read more

Description The Sunseeker Offshore 28 is a popular performance boat with a sleek planning hull. Hot Pursuit has all of the benefits of a sports boat but still manages to be comfortable and spacious inside. Stepping aboard you can tell she has been well cared for and maintained to a high standard. This particular example was re-engined in 2005 with a pair of Volvo Penta D3 160 diesels maintaining her performance whilst managing to be surprisingly economical. Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Accommodation... read more