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We are delighted to be listing the exceptional CNDB Don Shead 45, ALLIAGE. She was built by the Antibes-based yard of Chantier Naval de Biot, using the structurally superior, yet…

Since its introduction in 2016, the Hallberg-Rassy 44 has established a remarkable standard for high-quality bluewater cruising vessels, quickly becoming the yard’s most sought-after model. With a contemporary and efficient…

Built in 1895 by Stow & Sons in the UK of English oak on grown English oak frames with forged iron floors. The beam shelf is English oak and the…

When Steve and Linda Dashew of Dashew Offshore decided that that an ‘unsailboat’ might be a good replacement for their 78’ BEOWULF, they lofted the plans of the first of…

TICKETEEBOO has been cruised part time throughout her lifetime, eight weeks in the spring and eight weeks in the autumn. Her current, and original owners have sailed her two handed…

Nineteen Sweden Yachts 50s were built on the magical island of Orust in Sweden between 1987 and 1996. PAPER MOON emerged from the factory in 1990, exuding 90’s glamour. Designed…

FLORENCE OF DART was built in 2017 and is #50 of these benchmark short-handed bluewater cruising yachts. You can see a walk through video of FLORENCE OF DART here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuHftViNNuY…

A Bit About Chris Hills Chris Hills has long been a friend of Berthon, growing up in Lymington, the home town of our UK HQ. His family have kept yachts…

From 2018, X4.3, BABY X is the sports version of this pretty sisterhood. She sails upwind with ease and slices through the water like a knife. Her form stability gives…

One of the last of the Oyster 72s to launch in 2011, Oyster 72, LATOBE is offered with an awesome spec including maple interior with teak floors, hall automated rig….

The Eagle 44 is the prettiest yacht I have seen for quite some time. It is tempting to say that she is reminiscent of a J class yacht in miniature,…

The Contest 50CS, MISS MILLIE OF VALETTA is for sale and was recently caught on video by Senior Yacht Broker Alan McIlroy. At 50ft/15m, she is a superbly useful size…

From 2014, Bestevaer 66, ANABEL is an extraordinary world cruising yacht, built for her current owner. Every aspect of the design and build has been carefully thought through with redundancy…

The Oyster 655 is a robust and well-designed bluewater cruising yacht and this example, which is currently for sale – ROCAS, exemplifies these qualities in spades. Infused with that patented…

History of Oyster 575, SAFIYA From 2016, SAFIYA is #35 of this successful bluewater cruising yacht from Oyster. She has a lovely Grau Beige gelcoat livery and she was built…

History of Van de Stadt Samoa 47, DESTINY Samoa 47’ DESTINY was built in 2011 in the UK to MCA Category Zero standards and she has been maintained that way…

Southern Ocean Shipyard in Poole in the UK pioneered the build of capable world class bluewater cruising yachts in GRP first with the Pioneer, Excalibur and Gallant 53. The Ocean…

You might be interested to know that MaxZ86, WAY OF LIFE is for sale. For further details – [OFF MARKET] History of MaxZ86, WAY OF LIFE She started life as…

Ker 63, DARK HORSE OF ENGLAND is a true performer, as well as an easily handled family cruising yacht with huge accommodation as her USP. History of Ker 63, DARK…

The Discovery 55, VELA VEE is for sale and has had a recent price tumble. We thought we would give you the opportunity to see what makes her tick. As…

We know RONA well, as she has passed through our hands twice. Originally built in the UK at Shoreham-BY-Sea, she was a gaff schooner and had much success cruising and…

Zeydon Z60, REGULUS is a recently refitted fast and comfortable performance cruiser, built in 2008 in Belgium by Zeydon Yachts. She was designed by Peter Boscoff, who is more commonly…

This 33 metre Laurent Giles Motorsailer is captivatingly handsome and full of character. Built in the UK in 1989 by Cochrane Shipbuilders, she combines charm with usability and has 5…

Discovery 55, MERLYN III has had just one owner since her launch in 2012 and boasts an impressive specification. The Ron Holland-designed Discovery 55 sets a high benchmark for luxury,…