Alando CK178, a Colchester Sailing Smack ex registered fishing vessel/work boat Built by the renowned barge and smack builders of their day, the Aldous Brothers of Brightlingsea. Initially she was one of a fleet of four, half decked open work boats, commissioned by a local Oysterman in 1923. Originally registered as CK1, then LO111, removed from the register in 1938. Alando was then converted into a pleasure yacht in 1938, her history is then unknown until the 1970's. When she first took part in the OGA East Coast Race in 1973, owned and restored by A R Dunnet of Chelmondiston. She has t... read more

"8ft Smack Yacht, bought as an open boat ,a "shell" from Portsmouth in 1985. The Testers Boatyard, Hollowshore, Kent, sold her on, as a restoration project to her present owner in 1986. Originally she was a twin masted Lugger, built circa 1895. It was decided that she would be re rigged to carry a Smack's Gaff Rig, have an engine installed, new rig, spars and sails, a deck and a simple coach roof over an open accommodation cabin. The restoration was completed and she was back sailing in 2013. Old surveys were made of her in 2014 and again 2018. Afloat on a pontoo... read more

A prime example of these tough little GRP Gaff cutters. Joy has undergone a massive refit which has taken two and half years. Works carried out by Alan Staley Wooden Boatbuilder of Faversham, Kent. There's still a little way to go for her to be fully in Commission. She was purchased in a very poorly condition in 2020 as a Retirement project . Due to health reasons her present owner is not able to complete his project and will never take her sailing....... She must be SOLD..... .Presently stood out of the water under cover. March 2024.... read more

Specifications: Year: 1962 LOA: 25' 10" Beam: 7' 8" Draft: 5' 10" Construction: Mahogany on oak Hull/Keel: Long keel HIN: SC76 Description: 'Santiano' is in excellent condition and has a full maintenance schedule dating from 1995. She had a full survey in June 2021 and the three items that were highlighted have been addressed. Engine(s) & Electrical: Yanmar 1GM10, 10hp diesel. Serial number: 08230. Last serviced: Spring 2021. Twin batterie... read more