Wanted: a boat in the UK

  • 25 Jan 2026 23:17
    Message # 13589160
    It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a retired man in possession of a moderate pension, must be in want of a junk-rigged boat.

    I've been sailing, but not owning, pointies for the past 20 years. But with retirement now upon me, the time has come to buy the boat I always said I'd buy in retirement.

    I've been a lurker here for many years before becoming a member, and despite never having sailed a junk, am convinced of the arguments.

    The problem is trying to find one. While there have been a few recent candidates that were within my size/price range, they've been in the US or further abroad. The only things that show up in the UK appear to be in the size range that will never get my first mate aboard.

    If anyone is thinking of selling, or knows of anything for sale in the UK, I'm interested in what's available.

    Jame

  • 26 Jan 2026 15:28
    Reply # 13589384 on 13589160

    Hi I have a boat in Suffolk and would be happy to consider either sale or sharing of the boat.


    Reach out.


    Martin

  • 27 Jan 2026 13:17
    Reply # 13589897 on 13589160

    Thanks Martin, email sent.