Friday, December 13, 2013

Victoire 1044 - New Listing

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Victoire 1044










Built 2000 Desirable dutch built cruiser, well equipped and stored ashore when not in use. Volvo Penta MD2030/120S main engine serviced annually, In-mast furling main, comprehensive navigation inventory, good level of ground tackle, antifouled annually, Sleeps 6 in 2 double cabins and saloon. €79,000 Send Enquiry

Friday, November 29, 2013

MOODY 33 - For Sale

Popular, spacious and ideal for med cruising. Perkins 4.108 recently removed from the boat and completely overhauled, 106 hours since overhaul, Keel stripped back to metal with 7 x coats of epoxy primer plus anti fouling 2012, Genoa and main 2011/2012. Sleeps up to 7 in 2 cabins. £17,750
As an old boat, she is both strong and reliable – and while lacking many of the gadgets or comforts of a modern cruiser her simplicity gives freedom to explore the seas on any sailors budget.
She comes with tools, spares, bedding, charts and guide books making her ready and willing to set sail and provide accommodation in the location of your choosing. Send Enquiry



Friday, November 22, 2013

MOODY 376 - For Sale

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Moody 376. Built 1987

Commissioned 1988. A popular, comfortable cruiser ideal for extended/live-aboard sailing. Thornycroft T90 (marinised Mitsubishi) benefiting from bi-seasonal oil and filter changes, Ample independent on-board power supply including 2 solar panels, Comprehensive deck equipment, will sleep up to 7 in 2 double cabins, 1 single cabin and saloon. £63,000 












 Originally cruised in the UK this Moody 376 made her way to the med via Spain in 1997 where she has remained ever since. Lightly cruised and will maintained spending one year in Turkey her current owners have kept on top of work lists whilst making various improvements along the way including the removal and replacement of old interior floor and seating with solid teak in 2009. Send Enquiry


Thursday, November 21, 2013

NORDSHIP 35 DS - For Sale

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Nordship 35 DS built in 2002 

Built in Denmark to Lars Buchwald design.  Still in her original ownership. Teak decks, 40hp Volvo/sail drive, a wealth of Simrad nav gear and more than adequate safety equipment, Accom for 4/5 in two cabins and saloon, heating, calorifier.  Light an airy deck saloon cruiser, typically used 12 weeks a year then ashore.  £95000






High quality Scandinavian deck saloon cruiser. In use this season. One private owner from new, tax paid, cherished! 

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Monday, November 18, 2013

GRAND SOLEIL 46.3 - For Sale


An impressive yacht priced to sell. Many recent upgrades following refit in 2009.   Newly painted blue hull, full teak decks, fin keel, spacious cockpit with wheel steering complete with Raymarine electronics.Yanmar 56hp engine, Bowthruster, Gori folding prop.  New mast and standing rigging 09, new main and furling genoa 09.  Currently ashore. VAT paid Euros 120,000





With a Grand Soleil you can feel the quality of build in the J&J design. This 46.3 is no exception especially with all the upgrades. Accom for 6/8 in 3 double cabins and twin bunk cabin. Interior with new upholstery 2009 wood work does not show its 10 years life. Spacious saloon with linear galley and well equipped nav station. This yacht is certainly worth inspecting. Send Enquiry

Friday, November 15, 2013

BAVARIA 38 - Price Reduced

Williams and Smithells Ltd - Bavaria 38 built 1999 

Privately owned, lightly used and well maintained owners version.  Accom for 4/6 in 2 cabins + saloon, Volvo 29hp (1,200 hrs), in mast furling main, Main 2010, jib 2009, holding tank, batteries 2013, full nav and safety gear.   VAT paid £44,950 REDUCED







The popular Bavaria 38 to J&J design is another great success story for Bavaria. She sails beautifully and is easy to handle with all systems furling and lead to the cockpit, wheel steering, non slip decks and teak cockpit. Being the two cabin owners version with two heads, the spacious light interior offers plenty of room.  

A yacht that does not show her years a credit to the owners.  Ready to go, comfortably equipped for Med cruising. Come and step on board an impressive Bavaria 38. Send Enquiry


Monday, November 11, 2013

COLVIC LIBERATOR 35 - Price Reduction

Williams & Smithells Ltd. Colvic Liberator Built 1981.

With only a very limited number ever built the opportunity to purchase very rarely presents itself. Volvo Penta MD2030 27hp, installed in 2000, Hull epoxied in 1990 (preventative not cure) windows replaced 2012, Full sail wardrobe, Deck repainted 2012. Sleeps 6/7 in 2 cabins.

A fast cruiser and often raced by her current owner she provides her crew with a combination of comfort and performance with a large open sociable cockpit. £27,500 

Friday, November 8, 2013

MOODY 425 - Price Reduced

Moody 425. Built 1990 launched 1991 

Substantially equipped popular cruiser maintained to a high standard. Thornycroft T110 55hp main engine, HFL 4 1/2 kva  generator, Aquafresh 40ltrs p/h watermaker, 1000w inverter, Full sail wardrobe, comprehensive navigation inventory, Sleeps 4 in 2 double cabins plus 2 in saloon. £69,950 Reduced 








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Thursday, November 7, 2013

CONTEST 43 - Offer Agreed

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Contest 43. Built 1992


A respected quality centre cockpit cruiser from the board of Dick Zaal, maintained to high standard. Teak decks, Fin keel. 100hp Volvo TMD 31B, Sleipner bowthruster, Inmast furling main, Sails 2004, Comprehesive navigational inventory, Full safety equipment, Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon . Long term British owners. We doubt you will find better.  £110,000.



 





Monday, November 4, 2013

Wicormarine YachtHaven at Dusk

A shot taken a couple of minutes ago (relatively speaking).


Wicormarine is a traditional boat yard offers very competitive rates for those looking to keep their yacht on the South Coast (click here) to view their website

Friday, November 1, 2013

BIG PRICE REDUCTION - Allures 45

Williams & Smithells Ltd
Allures 45. Built 2011. A rare opportunity to acquire one of Allures blue water lifting keel cruising yachts renowned for its aluminium hull GRP deck combination. Volvo Penta 55hp with only 250 running hours, 18” folding J-Prop, Tunnel bow thruster, Comprehensive sail wardrobe including furling cruising chute. 

Accommodation for 6 in 3 double cabins. Ashore, Portsmouth, UK. Price reduced to £299,950 for Southampton Boatshow. Click on the video link to see more.

The Allures 45 is one of the most impressive cruisers arround at present. During the 2012 Southampton boatshow it attracted great interest from the press.  Yachting monthly carried out a test sailing report in the November edition and have a 12 min video on their website along with 360 deg virtual tour.

If you are looking for a quality yacht, strong, comfortable with very attractive looks to dissapear over the horizon then the Allures 45 is the perfect choice.








Thursday, October 31, 2013

Williams & Smithells Sponsor Football Club

Williams & Smithells Ltd are delighted to be one of the sponsors supporting grass roots sport and sponsoring Whiteley Wanderers FC this year for the Under 10’s.  A group of 30+ children dedicated in training several times a week and playing at weekends.

Whiteley Wanderers FC provides football opportunities for children aged 5 to 18. The club is based in Whiteley, Hampshire and was formed in 1998. Currently the Club has nearly 300 registered players across the age groups.

Whiteley Wanderers FC are proud to have been awarded the Charter Development Club Standard by the Football Association. All age groups have qualified FA coaches and we are now looking into expanding the club further developing girls football and further improving standards within the club as a whole.

Katie and Stuart Gray founded Whiteley Wanderers Youth Football Club back in 1998 with one youth team. Now 14 years on from being established the Club caters for around 280 boys, girls and youths ranging from 5  – 18 years of age within a total of 23 teams. Whiteley Wanderers are affiliated to the Whiteley Men’s teams.

In April 2011 The Club was awarded Charter Status Community Standard Status, a significant achievement and one of only 17 Clubs who hold this accolade out of 290 affiliated to Hampshire FA. Teams play in the Mid Solent Youth League, The South Hants Glass Youth League and a Girls U11 team compete in the newly formed Southampton and District Girls Football League.

The home venue for the Club is the Meadowside Sports Fields next to the newly being built Whiteley Village shopping outlet which opens in may 2013. We can be found Just off Junction 9 of the M27. The Club has many volunteer helpers but is always looking to recruit more for the ever-increasing demands of running a large non-profit sports organisation. Further details about the Club can be found at www.whiteleywanderersyouthfc

CATALINA 42 - For Sale

Built 1991. Spacious and comfortable cruiser ideal for the med and beyond. Yanmar 4JH4AE, 54hp new and installed 2008, Stainless steel standing rigging replace 2006, Up to date sail wardrobe, Quick 1400W windlass new and installed 2007, Comprehensive Navigational equipment including Raytheon radar. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins plus 2 in saloon. £59,950.





Built 1991. Spacious and comfortable cruiser ideal for the med and beyond. Yanmar 4JH4AE, 54hp new and installed 2008, Stainless steel standing rigging replace 2006, Up to date sail wardrobe, Quick 1400W windlass new and installed 2007, Comprehensive Navigational equipment including Raytheon radar. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins plus 2 in saloon. £59,950.

Sula Mac was extensively overhauled in 2007 in preparation to sail from the UK to the Mediterranean.  Since then she has been well maintained and cared for by a couple who lived aboard her for lengthy periods until 2012.




She has a high quality cruising mainsail, a new engine and most of her equipment is post 2006.  She is roomy, well-built and ideal for cruising in the Mediterranean Sea and beyond.  She is offered for sale with a considerable amount of equipment additional to that which is shown in the specification. Send Enquiry

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

ALLURES 39.9 - Hull No. 8

Allure 39.9 - Williams & Smithells Ltd


Every boat that leaves the Allures yard is different with Hull No.8 of the 39.9 range being no exception to the rule.


She has 2 main cabins with a third storage/working cabin that can also convert to a short  term sleeping cabin, highly practical for those who plan to do a lot of cruising but do not want to compromise their yachts sleeping capacity.

The styling has also differed with more wood paneling added to her interior giving her a slightly more tradition feel, a common preference among most British sailors .

No. 8 is a highly spec'd model with a huge equipment list and the very popular compressed cork in resin decks enhancing her looks and combining style without compromise to performance for more information please visit Williams & Smithells Ltd - Allures UK Agents or Send Enquiry

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Looking To Sell Your Yacht In The Med?

The sailing season in Lefkas, Greece may have come to a close but the Williams & Smithells office remains very much open for business.

With a fully packed schedule stretching into the middle of December our team on the ground are working tirelessly to ensure all those making the effort to get out to Lefkas receive the service and attention expected of an International Independent Professional Yacht Brokerage.

While the Lefkas contingent ensure all our buyers are properly looked after throughout their visit our Williams & Smithells UK Head Office are busy behind the scenes constantly monitoring our marketing avenues to ensure performance does not shy from expectations.

Maintaining a high and steady level of sales in a seasonal market has been the key to success and achieved only though high investment in marketing, where other brokers fail to commit, Williams and Smithells are relentless when it comes to online and press exposure on a global scale.

Want to find out more - Send us and email

Monday, October 28, 2013

HANSE 311 - Under Offer

Another Offer Accepted - Williams & Smithells Ltd - Hanse 311 

Built in 2001 to Judel/Vrolijk design. April 2013 pre-sales survey availiable.  A cracking little yacht, well cared for with plenty of equipment. Accom for 4/6 in 2 cabins and saloon, Webasto heating, 20hp Volvo, sail drive, Rutland wind gen, standing rigging 2011, new furlex and forestay 2012. £34,950

Thursday, October 24, 2013

FORMOSA 51 - Price Reduced

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Formosa 51

Built in 1979. Popular go-anywhere classic owner's version cruising yacht; the choice for live-a-boards and extended cruisers, Perkins-brand 115hp 6 cylinder diesel driving 3 bladed prop through Borg Warner Gearbox, Onan-brand 240 volt generator, comprehensive navigation equipment, full safety inventory, Inflatable rowing dinghy, teak decks new in 1998, rigging new and masts serviced in 2011.Aluminium bottom with 4hp 4stroke Yamaha outboard. €109,950


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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

BAVARIA 44 EXCLUSIVE - For Sale

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Bavaria 44 Exclusive.

Built 1995. The 44 although a slightly more mature model, is widely considered to be one of the stronger members of the Bavaria family and built to last. 




  







Volvo Penta MD 22A saildrive with 3,800 hours, good level of Navigation and safety equipment, New batteries with Vaelco battery charger. Sleeps 8 in 4 cabins. €60,000 Send Enquiry