Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this unique and attractive cruising Dutch barge, which is rich in history, style and comfort, perfect for cruising and as a liveaboard. The owners have invested significant time and finance into this spacious barge, which offers as a well presented vessel and which has been recently painted and surveyed. The outside deck space has plenty of lockers and is set up for cruising, with a crane for lifting, a powerful engine and bow thruster allowing for ease of boat handling, despite its length. Moving inside to the inviting wheelhouse towards th... read more

Frequently sailed, this 1959 Cardinal Sloop cruiser defies her age, she needs some attention, time and investment to bring her up to par but fundamentally appears to be in a fair condition. Due to the work required the price has been significantly reduced to reflect this. With her deep keel and deep cockpit the previous owner stated she is not only a great sailing boat but also offers a sense of safety and security for the crew sitting in the cockpit. The boat is made of teak and whilst onboard I could not help but feel she is solid. The companionway feels extra wide and extra deep m... read more

Freedom yachts are renowned and respected serious offshore cruisers, benefitting from a centre cockpit and a free-standing, carbon fibre mast. These vessels have attractive lines and equally attractive performance characteristics, with excellent load carrying characteristics and stability due to their contemporary design. They have plenty of working space on deck and a versatile accommodation plan, including a spacious galley and saloon, double fore-cabin, with ensuite heads and shower and a master suite with ensuite heads and separate shower in the aft cabin. When I visited the boat, I w... read more

An impressive example of this well maintained and cared for Hunter Legend 33 Fin Keel Cruiser. These boats pack a great deal of punch for a 33 foot yacht. With 2 cabins, a large U shaped dining area, additional seating opposite making for a lovely saloon area, full navigation station, fully fitted galley, head with basin and shower she offers much more than your average 33 foot yacht. On board she is also equipped with - Webasto heating - Hot & cold water - Stand alone WIFI connection - Battery charger (bluetooth) - Inverter - Large screen smart LED TV At the helm she is fitted... read more

We are pleased to present this attractive Klipperaak, which is rich in history, style and comfort, perfect for cruising and as a liveaboard. The owner has invested significant time and finance into this barge, which offers a well presented and charming vessel. The spacious deck allows for ease of boat handling, providing a versatile platform for entertainment and space for additional stowage of items. Moving inside, the inviting wheelhouse has large folding windows, giving plenty of light with panoramic views, stunning woodwork and comfortable seating. The interior provides a great ... read more

We are pleased to be advertising this popular wheelhouse version of the Hunter Horizon 32. The hull was moulded 1990 and the final fit out was in 1992. The dual helm position and wheelhouse provides shelter when you need it and the option of sailing outside in drier and warmer weather, perfect for the changeable weather! With the twin keels she is ideal for cruising coastal waters and rivers. The large cockpit has a safe feel and with plenty of space on deck and below. Ideal for families or for those looking for a larger single handed cruiser. With an interior helm, navigation station... read more

Boatshed Essex are pleased to presenting this Norstar 30, semi displacement classic coastal, motor cruiser. The foredeck and cockpit are roomy, ideal for fishing or relaxing, with a full cockpit enclosure, providing cover when in harbour. The semi enclosed helm position and pilot seat provide plenty of seating when underway and twin diesel engines, provide power when needed. The interior is spacious for its length, with five berths, a separate forward cabin, functional galley, dinette and separate heads. It is a reluctant sale, as unfortunately the owner had inherited the boat and has ... read more

The Rico Marlin 30 was designed and built in Plymouth and is a well regarded and capable motor cruiser. This boat presents seaworthy lines and with twin 200hp diesel engines, provides speed, space and comfort. These boats are well regarded and sought after and looking at this version, it is not difficult to see why. This looks to be a well maintained example, featuring plenty of internal space, with a large cockpit and wheelhouse. There is a spacious saloon within the wheelhouse, also where the well equipped helm and navigator areas are. Forward and down leads into the separate saloon, with... read more

A very tidy example of this much sought-after Princess 41. Please do take a moment to look through all of the photos in detail. The current owner has used her as both coastal cruiser and occasional live aboard so she is fully equipped. Over the last few years over £30,000 has been spent on her to maintain her to a good standard, this includes electrical and mechanical upgrades and regular maintenance. Both engines have been annually serviced, with the most recent being done during March 2025. Bowman heat exchangers have been installed. (See videos) The intercoolers have been rece... read more

A really lovely example of this much sought-after bow rider, watersports power boat. The Crownline 202 is larger than the typical bowrider sports boat and at just over 20 feet she is more than capable of seating up to 8 people. Powered by a Mercruiser 5.0 petrol engine she pops up on plane easily, is fantastic for towing water skiers, wakeboard or inflatables and when you feel the need for speed she can reach speeds of up to 50 knots whilst listening to the soundtrack of a V8 engine. The upholstery is in great condition, the sun pad has also recently been re-upholstered. She comes ... read more