Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this Arthur Ransomes Fred Shepherd Yacht SELINA KING is a Fred Shepherd designed Bermudan cutter built by Harry King & Sons in 1938 for the author Arthur Ransome.  She was the largest boat commissioned by Ransome. Passing through various owners, she was bought by a gentleman from Bermuda in 1972 who set out to sail her home and was caught in a nasty north Atlantic storm.  Rescued by the navy, she eventually made it to Bermuda where she remained for some time before being sold again and cruising to the Caribbean and the States.  Found aband... read more

30ft Bermudian Cutter, a substantial vessel. A robust Pitch pine carvel planked hull. Accommodation for 2 plus 2 and a dog! Standing headroom in the saloon. Bright and airy cabin. Re-engined in 2008. To be Sold afloat, in commission, refitted and serviced "Ready to Go" Mid May 2025. Summer mooring, Ramsholt, River Deben, Suffolk. Insurance survey March 2024. TRY AGAIN is an ex working Channel Island Pilot Cutter, originally constructed circa 1870, in her lifetime has been completely rebuilt two/three times in her long history. MCA registration 1907. Newspaper articles... read more

SELINA KING is a Bermudan Cutter built by Harry King & Sons of Pin Mill in 1938 for the author Arthur Ransome. At 36ft, she was the largest boat commissioned by Ransome and reputed to be his favourite. As you can appreciate, there is a lot of history that comes with this fine boat. In her lifetime, she has had various owners and adventures in the Caribbean and the Southern US. Found abandoned and in a poor state in Florida, she was sailed to Bermuda and eventually bought by the current owner in 2011. She eventually returned, and there started an extensive refit, culminating in her launch ... read more

Another beautifully designed classic yacht by the highly acclaimed T Harrison Butler. "Omega of Broom" has been cruised locally by her last couple of owners and is found in a sound condition. She offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of this piece of classic yachting history. Viewing by appointment only through our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681 Mechanical & Electrical Systems Located under the companionway steps is the offset Yanmar 2GM20 marine diesel engine fitted new in approximately 2005. Sea water cooled. Approximately 45 litre fuel tank. Single lever controls. Twin cylinder... read more

32ft wooden ketch, 1964, Sovereign Class, Holman design built by Uphams Boatyard of Brixham. Lloyds Register states she was built to A100A1 grading. She has been kept on the East coast, sailing in and out of West Mersea with Gowens Sail makers, who were best friends and contemporaries of the designer/ builder Kim Holman. Kings Boatyard of Pin Mill, co owned her for 18years, she spent much of this time under cover, after their shipwrights spent time refurbishing her, replacing the decks, the engine, the navigation gear and the interior. She sold again to her present owner ,who has spent hi... read more

OUR REF. † AYB01026 GENERAL Beth is one of a few cabin Post Boats built by Adrian Denye of Character Boats. I have only seen one other! If she had a bespoke hoop tent made, she would make a lovely little camping boat! BUILDER Character Boats. Believed to be built around 2004. Number – Unknown SPECIFICATION Original green GRP hull with dark grey internals. Varnished mahogany cuddy cabin, gunwales and seats. LOD 14’6” Beam 6’8” Draft 1’9” Long Keel Weight 300kg Approximately RIGGING Gaff scutter with painted white mast... read more

32ft Wooden Gaff Cutter, built 1914, A pleasure Yacht. commissioned as a "one-off " design, elements of her similar to the King’s Lynn fishing smacks of that time. She was reported to have been a retirement gift to a boat yard foreman. The Gaff rig was converted to Bermudan rig in the 1950’s. In the 1990's her rig was redesigned ,she reverted to a Traditional Gaff Cutter. she underwent a large refit carried out by the shipwrights/ engineers of Kings Boatyard at Pin Mill. Comprehensive ownership history, records of the Works carried out, images of her sailing a... read more

'Gean' is a Loch Long One Design keelboat, built in 1957 by Nunns of Waldringfield. Approximately 12 years ago she was fitted with a new coachroof, which although different in design to the original, has been accepted by the class. Since then the boat has been laid up, and is now in need of some TLC to bring her back to pristine condition. 'Gean' can be raced with the Loch Long One Design fleets on the Alde in Suffolk as well as the Clyde in Scotland. Alternatively she will make a very rewarding day-sailer for friends and family, and for club racing. She is equipped with 2 ... read more