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What is a Wooden boat?

A Sail Wooden Boat is a vessel that is constructed entirely out of wood and is propelled by the power of wind through the use of a sail. Traditionally, they have been used for recreational purposes such as sailing, fishing, and cruising. The overall design, size, and technology of wooden sailboats vary greatly depending on the type of vessel and purpose. Generally, these vessels require a keel, mast, and sails to provide proper power and control. Some modern sail wooden boats incorporate fibreglass, laminates, and metal components for added strength and durability. Furthermore, many of these boats require professional guidance for construction and maintenance due to the specialized tools and supplies, as well as the intricate skillset associated with building and sailing wooden sailboats.

Which manufacturers build wooden sail boats?

Manufacturers that produce wooden sail boats include Spirit Yachts , Latitude , Carlini , William Fife and Camper & Nicholson .

How much does a wooden sail boat cost?

A used wooden sail boat on TheYachtMarket.com ranges in price from £2,750 GBP to £6,680,000 GBP with an average price of £449,000 GBP . Factors including the condition, age, model and specification will affect the price of a wooden boat.

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Wooden boats are timeless and often elegant, whether it’s a traditional sailboat or a sleek motorboat. Both new and used wooden boats honor age-old seafaring traditions, as well as offering one of the smoothest rides of any boat. Search for wooden boats for sale by style, age, price point, or len... learn more about Wooden Boats

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Coves Boats Clinker

Ashore Salcombe (United Kingdom)

Coves built launch for sale lying Salcombe, Devon. Justinis a lovely little launch built by the well renowned Coves Boat Yard in Salcombe. She is a wooden launc...

Andrews boats Slipper Stern Launch

Beale Park (United Kingdom)

What a delightful name for a slipper stern launch and one which this boat has had since leaving the yard in 1962 behind the Andrews family tractor which was taking Wi...

Hornby of Wallasey Motor Sailer

Chertsey (United Kingdom)

The joy with any vintage boat is of course partly in the historic research. Sometimes this proves to be an impossible task. However on this occasion the current owner...

Jack Powles Cruiser

Windsor (United Kingdom)

How lovely to come across a cruiser where the owners have taken the trouble to track the history right back to the nineteen thirties and even more delightful is the f...

United Kingdom

The all new PTS 24 by Statement Marine We first started talking about the new, smaller PTS model more than 18 months ago and now here it is. Originally it was going...

Henley on Thames (United Kingdom)

A contemporary weekender A contemporary weekender hybrid or diesel A classic Pettersson style design built in Holland and based on one of the most revered Swedis...

JS White Lifeboat

KENT (United Kingdom)

Built in Cowes by the venerable J.S. White in 1925 as an RNLI lifeboat, Mary Scott has had a long and distinguished career. However for the past few years which one m...

Broom Boats River Boat

Kyrenia was constructed as Kyrenia of Brundall in 1961 at the venerable yard of Broom boats in Brundall. This particular design was known as the Broom Robb and was a ...

West Berkshire (United Kingdom)

Swanella - reduced for a quick sale An Andrews 25ft slipper stern launch which has been maintained over the years by its two owners, one of whom is now the Presiden...

Leo Robinson Gentleman's launch

Natasha is a very rare and beautiful 'belle epoque' gentleman's launch with exquisite stained glass windows throughout the cabin. Natasha is a very rare and beautif...

Riva Junior

Nähe Münster (Germany)

Description: (G) All information without guarantee, please ask for further photos and details. Details Newsletter: Marex 310 "Sun Cruiser" - Model year: 2020 1 x Volv...

Patterson Fishing Boat

The ultimate day fishing boat or all year round cuddy cruiser When a lake dwelling fishing enthusiast wanted the ultimate stable spacious boat to fit in his boathou...

A Frolic 21 electric dayboat with canopy and inlaid wooden decks A Frolic 21 electric dayboat with canopy and inlaid wooden decks Harrow is a Frolic 21 built by ...

River and Tides River Boat

Kingston on Thames (United Kingdom)

Built by Rivers and Tides in Germany fifteen years ago then finished to my specification by Dennetts here on the Thames and with just two owners from new, Moules Frit...

Electric Canoe

THAMES (United Kingdom)

Princess Beatrice has been with the same owners for many many years. Like many well loved classic boats she has become like a cherished family member. However advanci...

Andrews boats Day Launch

Every few years an Andrews Day Launch comes onto the market, and this one is a really first rate example of the genre full of original period detail. Glenelg has been...

Chris-Craft Sportsman Deluxe

Chris Craft Sportsman Deluxe. This restoration is a true head turner. We have a Chris Craft which we look after at HSC and which we sold some years ago to a very h...

Osborne Motoryacht

Liverpool (United Kingdom)

Encountering Albaquila for the first time was a real 'wow' moment for me. This is a wonderful testament to British boatbuilding post war and to one couple's dedicatio...

Baycraft 19

When the Baycraft 19 first appeared at the Traditional Boat Festival in Henley on Thames she certainly turned heads. Here at HSC we are delighted to have been appoint...

Custom Boats river boat

She can best be described as an Eastern European version of a Riva (a fast little motorboat) probably built for the lakes outside Berlin in the former East Germany in...

J.W.Brooke Saloon Launch

Built in East Anglia in the early nineteen thirties by a well known British boat builder, JW Brooke, and christened Sunny Morn, Tarbes II has survived for nearly a ce...

Admiralty Launch

Swift x came into my life in 1990 when exhibiting at the London Boat Show as part of the Steam and Electric Launch Company crew where the boat had been fully restored...

Vintage Open River Estuary Launch

Venice (Italy)

Lady Betty would originally have been a steam launch, in fact an Admiralty pinnace built as she was in Queen Victoria’s reign. She is of double diagonal teak construc...

Thames Cruiser

Thelmarie is an interesting motor yacht, to be more accurate it could possibly be described as a motor sailer, although the sail is more suited to be a steadying sail...

Hornby of Wallasey Vintage Boat

Chris-craft deluxe runabout.

How's That is a smart 1938 pre war Chris Craft deluxe runabout and a good boat for those wishing to have a head turning classic which they can keep at home under its ...

Golden Hind 26

Portishead (United Kingdom)

Marketing Description A classic Maurice Griffiths cruising design, essentially a more modern Eventide, the Golden Hind 26 is a tough little shoal draught cruiser. ...

Golden Hind 31

Ipswich (United Kingdom)

Accommodation The accommodation offers up to five berths in two cabins with standing headroom. In the fore cabin, V berth with stowage under. Opening hatch to fored...

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Wooden boats are timeless and often elegant, whether it’s a traditional sailboat or a sleek motorboat. Both new and used wooden boats honor age-old seafaring traditions, as well as offering one of the smoothest rides of any boat. Search for wooden boats for sale by style, age, price point, or length to find the perfect one.

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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1944 Luders 24 LEAF

1944 Luders 24 LEAF The Luders 24 is one of the many successful class boats built and designed by Bill Luders. Leaf has proven that she is a fast hull, taking home hardware from all major classic regattas on the East Coast. Leaf comes fully outfitted with a full set of Doyle sails, new sail, cockpit covers, custom trailer and many recent upgrades. Leaf is a beautiful classic yacht with an unparalleled racing record. She is ready to win some hardware for the new owner. $57,000. Contact [email protected] 401-258-8319

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2014 19ft Ness Yawl Designed by Ian Oughtred

Built in Maine, exquisite detailing. Torqeedo engine and 2 batteries included. An exceptional boat. Call text or email Bill 908-591-1083 or [email protected]

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Cheerio II, 1931 46' yawl, formerly owned by actor Errol Flynn. 3 time winner of her class in the Newport to Ensenada Race. First to finish, this July, in the McNish Classic Yacht Race. Google "Cheerio II" to see photos, videos, and articles. Recent survey available. A SoCal classic! Asking $100,000. Text or call 510-846-4178 or [email protected] .

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1937 Chris Craft 17’ Deluxe Runabout

1937 Chris-Craft 17’ Deluxe Runabout, hull no. 71091 Boat model 721 Engine Model K, no . 5982, Records of ownership, Restoration photos, past show winner, Dock bumpers, spare transmission, no soak hull, life jackets, trailer with spare tire, new boat cover. $45,000 Call Myles 502-472-3038 total restoration over $75,000

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37’ “Tahiti” ketch $19,000

Port Orford cedar on white oak, 1962 Willard boatyard CA. Perkins diesel NEW: solar electric, batteries, galley, airhead, cushions, sail covers, and more. Contact Bjorn [email protected] . 518-779-4011.

276 Bulson Road Troy By 12180 Troy , NY 12180 United States

R class sloop 1924

Burgess Swasey Pane design.Fully restored ,in racing trim.Aluminum spars,North 3Di sails.Harken winches and hardware. Yammer 1GM10 with Max-prop.Fresh water sailed Lake Ontario. $60,000USD.Contact [email protected] 647 401 6502

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15', gunter rigged yawl, hinged mast, built 2019, epoxy plywood construction. $10,500. Excellent condition. Includes 2019 trailer, new covers, like-new sails. Antifouled bottom. Optional electric outboard available. Located New Haven, CT. [email protected]

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2012 French & Webb FW 37

Composite wood hull is epoxy laminated of four layers of fir, red cedar, and mahogany that is encapsulated in structural E-glass. Skin is reinforced on laminated ribs and backbone. Stability from a 4,400 pound fin keel balancing a 46’ carbon fiber rig. Fully battened main is boom furled. Self-tacking headsail insures easy handling and exceptional performance. Volvo diesel with sail drive. Decks are sprung teak on composite substrate. Cabin and cockpits are varnished teak. . Flawless condition; inside and out! Pocasset, MA. McCann Yachts-508-771-8447.

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1963 35' crocker sloop Northerly

1963 Crocker sloop. Cedar on white oak, Bronze fastened, 28 hp universal diesel. Varnish and paint in Bristal shape . Rigging sound. Have survey from 2021.. Call Rob 860 304 2476 $10,000

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17 ft. Wooden sail boat bought in 1995 in Annapolis. Kept in covered building for 25 years, near Pittsburgh PA 724-350-4169

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Virgo: classic pettersson launch.

Virgo is one of the early twentieth century Pettersson boats, commuter boats of choice for Swedish folk with an island summerhouse, and designed to cruise quickly and smoothly across the archipelago on long summer evenings. The current owner took Virgo to Clare Lallow’s boatyard on the Isle of Wight, where she was stripped back, repaired as necessary and revarnished. A Beta Marine 60 engine was fitted with associated ancillary gear and new electrical systems to create a fine launch which combines classic 1920s styling with 21st century technology. The 25ft 4in (7.7m) build features varnished mahogany planking in a carvel construction on oak and metal frames. “She handles extremely well at sea but would be equally at home on an inland waterway or a lake,” says the broker. 

Lying UK, asking £47,500, Henley Sales and Charter, hscboats.co.uk

Scamp: Ready to roll

The 20ft 8in (6.3m) Baycraft 19 made an impression when she first appeared at the Thames Trad a few years ago, for her sense of handsome utility and roominess. The boat is inspired by a 1954 ‘sea skiff’ design by William and John Atkin and offers the same sort of performance and accommodation as that, or one of the 1950s runabouts like a Lyman Sea Skiff or similar by Chris Craft. The build, however, two layers of strip-planked cedar sheathed inside as well as on the outside of the hull, offers easy, modern maintenance and the ability to live on a trailer without opening up. An Admiralty trailer is supplied for this purpose, as well as a full-length boat cover.

As a category D boat the Baycraft is licensed to carry seven people, and in category C, five people. The broker says: “She is roomy and comfortable with a good turn of speed if on lake or estuary, given the 40hp Honda outboard. One could equally fit an electric outboard if preferred. The seating for six to seven people includes a table that fits neatly between the aft seating and tucks away under the aft deck when not in use.” 

Lying UK, Asking £39,950, Henley Sales and Charter, hscboats.co.uk

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