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Whether you’re looking for a sloop, a family cruiser or a Jenneau sail boat we have something to suit all budgets right here in Essex. Here’s a selection of second hand boats for sale that have been reduced in price, but there are always more on the website that have also been reduced.

Each of these Essex-based boats for sale has an extensive slideshow of photographs so that you can inspect it thoroughly before booking a viewing.

Wooden Sloop 39ft - Dallimore 11 1/2 Tonner now £37,500

This Classic Wooden Sloop (pictured) was designed by Norman E Dallimore of Burnham on Crouch. He designed her as a fast cruising yacht and in his notes described her as “a medium displacement cutter or sloop with a 27ft waterline and a draft limited to 5ft 9" making her suitable for most waters”. It seems a bit of an understatement when you see the beautiful classic lines of the hull.

Not only is the boat pretty to look at she has been refitted in the past 18 months to a very good standard. The owner has made sure a thorough job was done; from completely rewiring the boat, refitting much of the interior and an engine rebuild. On top of this she has a new set of sails and looks pristine throughout.

Mirage 26 - Survey Available! Now £7,950

A nice family cruiser this Mirage 26 has been well looked after by her owners. They are a sturdy cruiser safe and easy to handle; and with standing headroom and space to sleep up to 5 people.

Our broker Steve says, “The engine looks in great condition it has been serviced annually by the owners and had little use. The boat is kept on a mooring when in use, and the engine has therefore not completed many hours despite its age. Plus a June 2013 Survey is available!”

Jeanneau Sun 2000 - Comfort Version now £18,995

This Jeanneau Sun 2000 is in great condition it looks new and the outboard engine is in fact brand new. Jeanneau describe it as:

"The Sun 2000 reunites all of the strong points of recreational sailing: hassle-free preparation, easy transportation and launching, fine hull lines, stability and speed, a large comfortable cockpit, creative use of interior space”. I couldn’t have put it better myself.

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