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1966 lyman utility 19.5 for sale.

Located in CT. Recent restoration (2022-2023). Work included stem replacement and repairs, rib replacements and repairs, planking replacement and repairs, all new deck framing and decks, new windscreen structure, new seats, bulkhead, electrical, all new finishes.

Adorable One-of-a-kind 18' Runabout / Picnic Boat

Built in 1991 by a local CT River boatbuilder, Henry Thorpe, this Wittholz Downeaster 18 Runabout is a darling, responsive little boat perfect for calm bays or lakes. The boat has only had three owners (including North Cove Sailing Services).

24' Peter van Dine Tancook Whaler

One of a couple dozen built in the 1970’s. Featured in Fourth Book of Good Boats. Fiberglass hull, wood deck and cabin sides. Lovingly restored and improved over the last 20 years.

43' Francois Sergent Ketch

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Search Patricia iii to see plans.

Boat for Sale 1938 Hinkley Islander Sparkman & Stephen’s design

1938 Hinkley Islander Sparkman & Stephen’s design. Partially restored including never fired Volvo Penta 2002 diesel, steel cradle, original fittings plus original plans. Call 609–425–0078.

1928 Herreshoff 12 1/2

1928 Herreshoff Herreshoff 12 1/2 (No. 1084, Alouette) in excellent condition. Fully restored by IYRS in 2007. Sailed and maintained annually by current owner. Located in Glen Cove, NY.

Wooden, Handcrafted 14 Feet Long RC Pirate Ship

Handcrafted, Wooden, 30,000 hours of making Remote Control Ship with 5 Sails and 2 Motors Powered. Amazing 10 Cannons shooting system on board, Split keel and stabilizer all in one system, 360 degree crows nest camera view system. Price $100/h x Hours I have spent building it.

Custom Lyle Hess 32 Cutter SKYE

Launched 1989, strip-planked with 1-1/4″ Port Orford Cedar. All bronze hardware. All sails from Port Townsend Sails (Carol Hasse). Rigging is galvanized, parceled and served. Located in Olympia, Washington.

1929 Blanchard Lake Union Dream Boat

The Motor Yacht Colleen is 1 of only 25 Blanchard Raised Deck Cruisers built by Blanchard Boat Works in Seattle. There are less than 10 surviving in existence today. Detailed info is available at Classic Yacht Register. Colleen is in need of some repairs and a repower.

Replica Chesapeake Bay Drake Tail Skiff 32'

Drake Tail Skiff replica built by Larry Belkov in Annapolis in '91. Built on lines from Martha at St Michaels Maritime Museum. Hull fiberglassed. 125-hp 4 cylinder gas engine. Hull pastel yellow. Excellent condition, boat kept on lift on Corsica River, Centreville, MD.

Small Craft

Old town 1961 wood lapstrake.

Old Town Classic Lapstrake Runabout with 2022 30-hp Suzuki Outboard with minimal hours. Completely refinished/restored boat in beautiful condition. Perfect for lake or inshore cruising. Boat cruises effortlessly through the water and provides a smooth ride.

Custom Mahogany Gentlemen's Racer

Custom 1998 Laminated Honduras Mahogany Gentlemen's Racer. 30'. Mercrusier 454EFI 380-hp Inboard. Bow thruster, new load rite trailer. $89,000.

20' Canoe

20' Templeton mould 1976 canoe. Professionally rebuilt and maintained. Excellent condition. Includes 2 custom paddles. Asking $4,000.

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Teddy Crosby Tender - $3,500

A 12' tender designed and built in 2009 by the late Teddy Crosby of Osterville, Massachusetts.  Very good condition.

One of a kind DeFir 16' Mahogany Runabout

Designed and built by the late Ray DeFir and his best friend, my late Step-Father, Gary Griffiths. This 16' mahogany Runabout was built for a family friend and refurbished in 1987. I grew up with these local legends and have a lot of history to share. This boat is truly one of a kind!!

SEADUCK c1920 16’ Goeller Catboat

Design originally published in The Rudder, Volume XXXI, Nov-Dec 1915

Originally kept and sailed on the Hudson River in New York. Later she spent many years on Nantucket, followed by a lengthy stint on Cape Cod.

SOLD!! Caledonia Yawl “Elisabeth Grace”

BOAT SOLD! THANK YOU AUTUMN, WITHIN 19 MINUTES OF THE AD GOING LIVE THE RIGHT BUYER CAME ALONG! NO MORE INQUIRES, LEE R.

45' trawler “ARCHIMEDES”

Bald Mountain Boat Works, 45' trawler. Built by and for James S Rockefeller Jr. Designed by Navel Architect Geerd Hendel, original name Kyloe. 1970.

R class sloop 1924

R class sloop 1924. Burgess Swasey Paine design. Fully restored, in racing trim. Aluminum spars, North 3Di sails. Harken winches and hardware. Yanmar 1GM10 with Max-prop. Fresh water sailed Lake Ontario. $60,000 USD.

41' Performance Motorsailor

Main and jib only broad reach > 11.5 knots. Located Santa Barbara Harbor. 2010 build. NO_1228489.

https://www.schoonercreek.com/post/enchantress-41-pilothouse-sloop-desi… .

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Absolutely mint condition breech loading yacht signal salute cannon by R H Brown & Co.

Built in 1991 by a local CT River boatbuilder, Henry Thorpe, this Wittholz Downeaster 18 Runabout

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"Patchwork", Gran Schpountz, a beautiful custom schooner built in 1982 on a Daniel Bombigher design, over 10,000 miles around the world in the Atlantic and Pacific in...

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Custom made Gulet Trebenna 80 from 1987 for sale! Wooden hull. Built by Balta Ayria in Marmaris, Turkey. Layout: 4 cabins for 8 guests, 4 bathrooms. ...

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A beautiful custom made traditional wooden motor sailer launched in 2005. She is in excellent condition, elegant and spacious. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, beautif...

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Jongert 19 S

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The Jongert 21S is an elegant sailing yacht built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Jongert. This 21-meter yacht combines classic lines with modern technology and offers...

Gulet 18.30

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Gulet 17.50 "Larus", is a stunning example of traditional Turkish shipbuilding with a modern twist. This classic sailing vessel offers a perfect combination of charm,...

This beautiful classic Gulet was traditionally built in 2012 in Turkey using 35mm teak planking over mahogany framing. Strong, reliable and very economical 244bhp Deu...

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The "Royal Blue" Gulet, in the luxury Gulet class, has 4 double cabins and 4 bathrooms. She was constructed in 2007 but renovated in 2024. She is charter licensed. S...

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Bodrum (Turkey)

Refit in 2010. Complete deck, rigging, interior flooring renewed

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Jongert 22 maintained in top condition. Recently refitted. Accommodation for 6 guests in 3 cabins ( 2 double, 1 twin). Vat paid. Inspection is highly recommended. ...

Vagabond 47

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Classic 1981 Vagabond 47 ketch with a clipper bow and exterior wood carvings gives you a feeling of the old times. She is a Category A vessel, built and equipped for ...

Aegean Gulet

A great classic wooden sailing yacht which was completely refitted by Aegean Yacht in 2016. She has 1 master bedroom, 1 twin cabin both with en-suite bathrooms. Al...

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VAN DEN AKKER IV

Introduction “Giriz II” is a rare and unique Dutch Classic long range motor sailing yacht. Designed by the renowned Rudi van den Akker an built for Dr. M. Muhlebach –...

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Juliette Yacht | 72' Robertson 1929 Design ndeg 505 A of G.L. Watson Office in 1928, JULIETTE was masterly built by Alexander Robertson & Sons of Sandbank in ...

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The Gulet 31m. Altair has recently been totally refitted, This refit included a new hull and masts. The Gulet 31m. Altair includes hi-tech, state of the art instrumen...

Majorca (Spain)

1982 Jongert 21s Blue Lagoon Marine are excited to list this stunning Jongert 21s, a true classic sailing yacht. Introducing Serenity of Sea, a masterpiece of mar...

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Main Characteristics of Wooden Boats

Wooden boats have always held a special place in sailor’s hearts, and they’re steeped in tradition and heritage. Wooden boats come in all styles and sizes, from tiny wooden rowboats up to ocean-going galleons. While materials such as fiberglass and aluminum are today most widely used in boat-building, there are still manufacturers building new wooden boats combined with modern technology and engineering. And with classic models to be found on the used market, owning a wooden boat is certainly achievable.

While wooden boats often need considerably more maintenance than those built of other materials, they are renowned for offering a soft ride thanks to the natural shock absorbing and flexible properties of timbers such as teak and mahogany. The interior of a large wooden boat can also be much quieter than composite or aluminum boats going through the waves.

Types of Wooden Boats

Wooden sailboat.

Wooden sailboats run the gamut of styles and sizes, from 12-foot sloop to large cutter and everything in between. While the majority of wooden sailboats today are classics , there are still some companies building new models including boats ranging up to superyacht size (100 feet long) using a combination of cold-molded/epoxy wood construction with judicious use of carbon fiber. Large ocean-going cruising yachts will have cabins, galleys, and heads, as well as navigation equipment, while gaffers, with their long bowsprit, and sporty keelboats are typically day cruisers or racers.

Wooden Runabout

Sleek and elegant, wooden sport boats or runabouts glide effortlessly across lakes such as Michigan, Como, and the French Riviera. Whether made by Riva, Chris-Craft, or others, they are head-turners reminiscent of classic cars, often with twin or triple cockpits, long, slim lines, and high-end finishings and leather upholstery. Modern versions can be combined with electric engines for a quieter, smoother ride.

Wooden Cabin Boat

Wooden cabin cruisers were popular styles in the early 1900s, with brands such as Chris-Craft building models around 28 feet that allowed for protection from the elements in the small cabin. Other types, such as small clinker cabin boats can be found all over the world and are especially traditional in the Mediterranean countries where they were built as (and are often still used as) coastal fishing boats. They are ideal for coastal cruising as well as being popular features on rivers and inland waters.

Wooden Trawler Boat

Today trawler boats offer stability and comfort, with plenty of interior space and excellent long-range seakeeping abilities. Classic wooden trawler yachts are a slice of heritage, harking from a time when they were used as fishing vessels designed to withstand harsh sea conditions. Today they are often sought after as liveaboard vessels due to their modest prices, albeit a large amount of maintenance may be required.

Best Wooden Boat Brands

Wooden boats fall into two broad categories; classic models and new-build boats. Classic or used wooden boats can be highly collectible, especially those from prominent boat-builders. Brands such as Chris-Craft , who are still in operation today with their selection of luxury fiberglass bowriders and sports boats, were once one of the most highly regarded builders of wooden motorboats in the early 1900s. Century Boat ’s classic mahogany runabout inboards are sought-after too, as are Italian brand Riva ’s classic wooden models. When it comes to classic wooden sailboats brands such as Spirit and Herreshoff stand out.

There are a few dedicated brands still building wooden boats combined with modern engineering and innovation. Swiss brand Boesch builds a range of exquisite sports boats (some with electric engines), as do HackerCraft with their timeless sport and racer models. Other brands include Streblow, Grand Craft, and Shearline, whose unique range of custom wooden sportfishing boats stand out from the crowd. When it comes to new wooden sailboats, brands such as British-based Spirit Yachts , Artisan Boatworks (Maine), and Working Sail are just a handful of brands keeping the centuries-old traditions alive.

Why Choose a Wooden Boat?

The main reason to own a wooden boat is to honor the traditions it represents, and to be part of a group of people preserving that centuries-old seafaring heritage. They are often beautiful vessels, can offer a smooth ride, and turn heads wherever they go. It’s important to keep in mind that wooden boats need a lot more upkeep and maintenance than boats built from modern materials, and they also cost considerably more to purchase and insure.

Should I Buy a Wooden Boat?

Wooden boats are a commitment, and owning one involves ensuring it is well-looked after and has a very regular maintenance schedule. There is a prestige and joy that comes with owning such a beautiful and timeless vessel, but wooden boats, whether new or used, are best suited to experienced boat owners and not ideal first-time boats unless DIY work already comes easily to you.

This article was written by Samantha Wilson in February 2024.

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Wooden yachts for sale, a wooden yacht is the choice for those who prefer traditional technologies in boat construction and love traditional sea voyages. it is the choice for people who enjoy a fresh sea breeze mixed with a little scent of wood., how much is the cost.

• Region of residence (any kind wood in certain countries is just more expensive than in others)
• size of the vessel
• level of the potential boat
• Wood type, considering how commonly it grows in the region (the shipping costs influence quite a lot, so it is less expensive to buy wood where it is “harvested”).
• Processing method (the wood is needed to be dried, treated with certain substances, i.e. some tar, pressed flat)
• Building method.

Performance Features of the Wooden Yachts.

• Wooden boats are heavier than plastic or aluminum, limiting their speed and maneuverability.
• Low resistance to dampness and liquids, especially ocean water. On its own, wood rots and goes bad very quickly if left in the water. In order for your wooden yacht to serve you for many years to come, it is necessary to take good care of it. It takes more effort to keep it in good shape, compared to plastic or steel.
• Low strength. Needless to say, a quality wooden hull is strong enough to hold a hit; but if the hit is powerful or continuous enough as in the case of a storm, the vessel will fall apart. That was actually the case with most of the wooden ships for quite some time.

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