grove pond yachts for sale uk

Pond Yacht Antiques

Welcome to the world of

Antique pond yachts.

Follow Pond Yacht Antiques on Instagram

   BRITANNIA POND YACHTS  

Britannia Pond Yachts create hand-crafted beautifully finished wooden free sailing pond yachts made with passion the old fashioned way. Visit our shop for our latest range of vintage yachts for sale.

Guaranteed to sail every time

At 'Britannia Pond Yachts' we want to help preserve and promote the pastime of sailing pond yachts for future generations to come. By designing our own range of free sailing wooden model boats, we have incorporated the qualities and form of vintage model sailing yachts in every single one of our completed model boats. We first design our model yachts using our own hand drawn plans, the hull shapes are transferred onto timber blanks which are then carefully hand carved using traditional tools, methods, and materials. In this way we can optimise a yachts smooth sleek lines and extract the very best sailing performance from our wooden model yachts. The grace of billowing sails, the style and lines of model sailing boats from an age gone by, is evident from every little detail that has been carefully considered to provide you with the most beautiful model sailing boat that we can build.

Britannia Ponds Yachts North Star.​

We are also able to supply a large range of classic, vintage model boats and antique Pond Yachts from manufacturers like the famous Star Yachts of Birkenhead, Bowman, Skipper, Suggs, Ailsa, Gamages, Alexander and many others. Some of these sailing boats we restore to sailing condition, we also offer other vintage model yachts for restoration by yourself. Our stock is constantly changing please visit our shop to see our latest stock of vintage model yachts. If we do not list what you are looking for please ask, as we may be able to find it or you. From time to time to are also able to supply highly collectable Victorian and Edwardian Cutters. So if it is a gaff rigged cutter a topsail clipper bowed schooner, or a toy yacht or a toy boat that is suitable for a child, or a racing yacht or a gaff rigged antique cruiser for you then please enquire.

Late Victorian 25 inch Lowestoft Beam Trawler.​

"No price can be put on those dreams and aspersions of the mind, when she touches the water and with a little shove, those sails fill, and she heels over to track across the pond. From my first Birkenhead Star Yacht  “Southern Star,” the feeling was just the same as when I launched my newly restored classic yacht “Moon Song”. The only difference other than having to run around the pond to catch it, was that I was now fully part of that journey, that first push, that seed planted in my mind that had brought me to this point. So when you see an old pond yacht, don’t see it as a dated toy yacht or an artistic novelty! It is a carriage from which dreams are born!"

Graham Sweeney, Shipwright, 2019.

Pond Yacht, sailing a vintage Skipper C13 Catamaran at Riverside Park, St Neots

Super Star Pond Yacht

Pond Yacht, Britannia Pixie.

The story of a 1920's Star SY5a pond yacht

Our dreams are hand made in England.

We can ship our dreams all around the world, please enquire.

Here are some of our yacht designs visit our gallery to see more. ​

Vintage Pond Yachts

• 1935 Catalogue
• Star Yacht Stands
• Postage & Delivery
• Terms and Conditions
• Model Making

Alongside my work as a model maker in advertising I have always enjoyed a fascination for vintage pond yachts, hydroplanes and associated power boats. Home built model pond yachts as well as the commercial products of long gone small British manufacturers such as Alexander, Bassett Lowke, Bowman and, in particular, Star Yachts of Birkenhead have always been of interest and I’ve been fortunate to be able to spend much time restoring examples for both myself and various clients over the years.

Occasionally, alongside model making and restoration work, I’m able to offer interesting vintage models for sale so if there’s anything in particular that you’re looking for then do get in touch and I’ll do what I can to help. Please note that this site is not intended as a particularly commercial venture but more a way of sharing information on the subject and, as such, I’m not always able to respond to enquiries immediately.

The images below give an idea of the types of craft that interest me. The first show an early tethered hydroplane that was originally built and raced by Mr H R Perkins of the Wicksteed Model Power Boat Club in the early 1930’s, whilst further images show a sailing dinghy that was built from a kit marketed in the late 1940’s by Adamcraft, a company based in the New Forest, Hampshire.

I will, as time allows, update this website with material that might be of interest.

Please note that the majority of images on this website can be viewed in greater detail simply by clicking on them.

Latest tweets :)

• The RSS feed for this twitter account is not loadable for the moment.

Follow @artisan_works on twitter.

Latest Pins on Pinterest

Follow me on:-

• Daily Deals
• Help & Contact

• Watch List Expand watch list Loading... Sign in to see your user information
• Recently Viewed
• Bids/Offers
• Purchase History
• Saved Searches
• Saved Sellers
• Collect & Spend Learn more
• Expand Basket Loading... Something went wrong. View basket for details.

Shop by category

• Vintage & Classic Toys
• Other Vintage & Classic Toys
• Battery Operated
• Clockwork/Wind-Up
• Etch-a-Sketch
• Magic, Tricks & Jokes
• Optical Toys
• Robots & Space Toys
• Rocking Horses
• Tinplate/Penny Toys
• Vintage Construction Toys & Play Sets
• All listings
• Time: ending soonest
• Time: newly listed
• Price + postage: lowest first
• Price + postage: highest first
• Distance: nearest first
• Gallery view
• Featured Refinements: Pond Yacht - Selected
• Featured Refinements
• Buying format

Vintage Star SY5 Pond Yacht Northern Star Yacht 18" Long 24" Tall With Tatty Box

Vintage ocean star pond yacht in used worn original condition. needs new sails, vintage star pond yacht endeavour iii - mkiii birkenhead toy sailing boat + box, vintage pond, wooden sailing catamaran, boat yacht (171), star pond yacht sy4 birkenhead vintage original, vintage star sy5 pond yacht-northern star (102), haycroft pond yachts fishing smack vintage classic model sailing boat sailboat, vintage wooden pond sailing boat yacht toy hull restoration, vintage wooden pond yacht, skipper ocean racer pond yacht used condition, no box, vintage ocean racer pond yacht, used condition, no box, scratch built pond yacht hull project, vintage metal pond sailing boat yacht toy hull restoration, 16in cygnet traditional english wooden pond yacht model sailing boat., 16in kingfisher traditional english wooden pond yacht model sailing boat., vintage electirc pond yacht boat hull, 16in “classic” white traditional english wooden pond yacht model sailing boat., vintage wood and metal pond yacht .49cm long wooden hull with metal keel ., vintage giner yachts 104 sailing pond boat toy large 26.5" hull for restoration, giner balandro navegable pond racing yacht original boxed n20/58 z vintage, 16in cygnet green traditional english wooden pond yacht model sailing boat., vintage 18" star yacht birkenhead wooden pond yacht blue & cream w/ sails, vintage wooden pond yacht with original stand reg no 771594, star yacht solid brass screws. replica. pond yacht restoration. 10no, fantastic vintage scratch built pond yacht restoration project very old, solid brass screw eyes. star yacht, pond yacht, model boat 10no, 12in “swift” pink traditional english wooden pond yacht model sailing sail boat., grove pond yachts 16” vintage model sailing yacht wooden boat racing sailboat., birkenhead england star pond yachts x 2 vintage project hobby collectable 31cm, vintage monteleone plastic pond yacht 52cm long please read, vintage wooden model pond yacht boat hull sail made in gdr, vintage child's pond yacht needs restoring, vintage ocean star pond yacht, wooden kite handle / pond yacht model boat sailing tether + kite string haycroft, vintage wood pond yacht with stand, excellent example 25" long, scratch built, vintage birkenhead star pond yacht sy3, repainted, re-rigged with new sails, vintage pond yacht original condition on handmade chippy paint display stand, vintage birkenhead star pond yacht sy3, repainted, original mast, boom and sails, star yachts birkenhead vintage pond yachts: job lot. spares or repair., pond yacht. toy yacht. wooden yacht. toy boat. 23" hull. giner yachts., pond yacht. vintage toy boat. wooden boat. "hobbies 24" pond yacht. free uk pp, vintage model wooden pond yacht weighted keel 17" hull antique sail boat project, vintage childs pond yacht-balsa wood, vintage 18" bowman product olympic series pond yacht complete old shop stock, vintage 9" bowman product pond yacht complete old shop stock, pond yacht. wooden boat. vintage pond yacht., vintage bowman product olympic series 18" pond yacht replacement plastic cabin, rc model pond yacht boat vintage motor smc japan made vintage, pond yacht wooden sailing old boat vintage upcycle project display spares, vintage wooden 2 masted pond yacht 92cm [3ft] long, remote control rudder, birkenhead star vintage sailboat/pond yacht., star pond yacht mast & bowsprit mount, deben coastal customised 15" pond yacht, star pond yacht bowsies, old pond yacht large 22inch long 27inch mast, 10 star yacht solid brass screws. replica. pond yacht restoration. birkenhead., 10 brass plated screw eyes. star yacht, pond yacht, model boat., 5 star yacht plastic bowsies. replica. birkenhead. pond yacht., you may also like, more to explore.

• Model Sailing Yacht in Other Vintage & Classic Toys

May 30th 2021

World Pond Yacht Day

A worldwide event.

Sunday, 26th May 2024

Where to buy a pond yacht.

Starting out can be a little daunting for the beginner but you can still find plenty of good used and new yachts to sail. For the keen DIY enthusiasts there are some yacht kits to build and a lot of well-worn yachts still available to restore.

However finding a model sailing yacht is easier than you think, there are plenty of second-hand Star, Bowman, and Skipper yachts available on auction sites like eBay or vintage sites like Etsy, there is even a Facebook Marketplace where yachts come up from time to time. Prices vary according to their condition, and vintage yachts are becoming very collectible with J. Alexander of Preston yachts commanding several hundred pounds.

However, the Star SY range is still reasonably priced and appears on eBay regularly. The SY range is all solid hulled yachts, they sail very well indeed for their size. The Star MK range is hollow and therefore lighter yachts these sail impeccably well. Bowman produced a wide range of yachts, their solid range of Admirals was the most commonly available and they do come up for sale from time to time, be prepared to pay a little more for a good Swift, Aquaplane, Gull, or Heron.

Skipper yachts are still relatively modern and very good boxed examples appear from time to time. These were made in Suffolk originally and range from 8 inches to 32, with a very nice 21-inch Yawl available for around the £100 mark. There are plenty of older vintage yacht types available but remember their sails and rigging may be delicate and need replacing. You may be lucky to stumble across a vintage racing yacht fitted with steering gear but whatever yacht you own it is true to say the more you sail the more you will love the art of sailing.

Since the demise of Skipper, there has not been another quality mass-produced model yacht range available. However, a small number of British artisan makers like Grove Pond Yachts, Haycroft Pond Yachts, and Britannia Pond Yachts are out there, producing ranges of new high-quality yachts to sail.

A boxed Skipper Coastal 15 inch Pond Yacht .

Makers of new pond yachts in Britain

"Britannia Pond Yachts’"on Etsy and Facebook, also antique, restored and used model yachts, including spares on ebay

"Grove Pond Yachts" website: www.grovepondyachts.com on Facebook and Instagram.

"Haycroft Pond Yachts" website  www.haycroftpondyachts.co.uk  and facebook.

Dealers of fine antique pond yachts in Britain

'Paul Drewett' Specialist in antique yachts on Facebook.

"Pond Yacht Antiques" website www.pondyachtantiques.co.uk   also on Instagram.

Makers of new pond yachts in France

"Tirot" website www.bateaux-jouets-tirot.com

"Voiliers Albas" website,  www.voiliers-albas.com

Makers of new pond yachts in Germany

"Guenther" website, www.guenther-toys.de also a good range of yacht spares.

Makers of new pond yachts in the USA

"Tippecanoe Boats" website, sailingisme.com

Click the links above to view websites

Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

Haycroft Pond Yachts are individually hand crafted in a quiet corner of the glorious Devon countryside, using traditional tools and methods of construction.

All of these designs are my own, inspired by classic lines, and are built to enjoyed both on and off the water!

Please feel free to browse the website to view current models, and learn a little more about what we do. You can also make a purchase via my eBay shop below.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/haycroftpondyachts

If you would like to get in touch, please use the ‘ Contact Us ’ page.

© Haycroft Pond Yachts 2022

/haycroftpondyachts

• Toys & Games
• Vintage & Classic Toys
• Other Vintage & Classic Toys

Vintage Model pond yacht Braine steering quadrant gear by Grove Pond Yachts

• Condition: New

PicClick Insights - Vintage Model pond yacht Braine steering quadrant gear by Grove Pond Yachts PicClick Exclusive

•   Popularity - 5 watchers, 0.2 new watchers per day , 23 days for sale on eBay. Super high amount watching. 1 sold, 0 available. More

Popularity - Vintage Model pond yacht Braine steering quadrant gear by Grove Pond Yachts

5 watchers, 0.2 new watchers per day , 23 days for sale on eBay. Super high amount watching. 1 sold, 0 available.

•   Best Price -

Price - Vintage Model pond yacht Braine steering quadrant gear by Grove Pond Yachts

•   Seller - 334+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings. More

Seller - Vintage Model pond yacht Braine steering quadrant gear by Grove Pond Yachts

334+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.

Recent Feedback

More like this picclick exclusive.

• Boats for Sale

United Kingdom

Boats for Sale in United Kingdom

Receive new listings in your email

Manufacturer

Showing 1 - 28 of 6,279 results

Cranchi Atlantique 50

Torquay (United Kingdom)

OFFERED BY:

RPA Boat Sales

Absolutely immaculately presented December 2007 Built 2008 Model Cranchi Atlantique 50 Flybridge fitted with twin Volvo Penta D9 (575hp) inboard diesel engines ( recently servi...

Sealine C335

Chertsey (United Kingdom)

C335 # 211 Library Photos - Colours and Layouts may vary On board the Sealine C335, one magnificent moment follows another. Intense, sporty driving experiences are genera...

Vancouver 38 Pilot House

Ardrossan, (United Kingdom)

Sunbird International

Description 1998 Vancouver 38 Pilot House Construction and Mechanical Mast Rigging and Sails, Accommodation Inventory, Service history

Princess 42 Flybridge

Description Years of design evolution have contributed to making the Princess 42 the definitive choice for short distance or genuine long range cruising at this size. Space is...

XO Boats EXPLR 9

Hamble southampton (United Kingdom)

2024 Stock Boat Now Available. Introducing another great boat to our range of outstanding boats, the EXPLR 9 With its accommodation capacities and weatherproof cover, EXPLR ...

Waterspoor 808 Open

Experience for yourself the luxury and quality you have never experienced before with this beautiful Waterspoor 808 Open. More details coming soon. Available for viewing! ...

Beneteau Antares 12 Outboard

Poole (United Kingdom)

Bates Wharf Marine Sales Ltd

The Antares flagship is loyal to the identity and history, developed in its predecessors. The Antares 12 has taken a remarkable step forward in terms of equipment, comfort on b...

Sunseeker Portofino 400

Chatham Marina, Kent (United Kingdom)

Network Yacht Brokers

Remarks : 1998 Sunseeker Portofino 400 for sale in Kent This Sunseeker Portofino 400motorboat was built in 1998 and is a great example of the very popular cruiser. This motorboat offers ...

Nautor Swan 40

River Medway, Kent (United Kingdom)

Remarks : Swan 40 built in 1970 for sale in Kent This 1970 Swan 40 offers comfortable accommodation with eight berths across four cabins. Renowned as a timeless classic, it showcases outstand...

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349

Conwy (United Kingdom)

Marketing Description 1/4 Share Syndicate is (25%) available in this 2015 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (Lifting keel version) perfect for the local cruising grounds allowing you to explore shall...

Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless

Moore Yachts Ltd

Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless(2023 Model / 2022 Build) Mercury V8 with White Cowling (250Hp). Moore Yachts are truly excited to offer this very well specified and strikingBoston Whale...

Fairline Targa 34

Christchurch (United Kingdom)

Fairline Targa 34(2006 Model / 2005 Build) Twin Volvo Penta KAD300 diesel engines (285Hp each). New to the market, Moore Yachts are delighted to offer this late modelFairline T...

Brig Eagle 6.7

Devon (United Kingdom)

The Wolf Rock Boat Company

There are many reasons why this is the best selling model fromBRIG and one of the World's best selling quality family sports boats.Perfect proportions, qualit...

Beneteau Flyer 8 Sundeck Outboard

Salcombe (United Kingdom)

The Flyer 8 Sun Deck offers a good regular day boat standards by combining comfort, generous space and thrills. It optimized design makes it the ideal boat for a weekend getawa...

Iron Boats 707

NEW IRON 707 - Available NOW! The IRON Boats combines stealth, design and high functionality with great seaworthiness. Designed by world renowned designer Ocke Mannerfelt the IRON...

Plymouth, England (United Kingdom)

Berthon International

Massively-built 1989 Nelson 45 on Tyler hull with Seaward superstructure, running on re-manufactured Sabre 300s. Recent refit includes new bow & stern thrusters, Furuno electronics, Eberspa...

Sealegs Boats 7.5. Rib Electrosol

Salterns Marina

Ex-Demo Sealegs 7.5 Electrosol RIB Experience the pinnacle of amphibious boating with the Sealegs 7.5 Electrosol RIB, powered by a Yamaha 200Hp Fly-by-Wire control outboard. T...

Cornish Crabbers Crabber 22

Devon Boat Sales

Cornish Crabber 22for sale lying Salcombe, Devon. The Cornish Crabber 22has been described as "a handsome little yacht, which will get attention wherever she sails, and its fa...

Jeanneau prestige

Norfolk Yacht Agency (United Kingdom)

Norfolk Yacht Agency Ltd

Jeanneau Prestige 42STwin Volvo D6 370 diesel engines through IPS drives. Two island double en-suite cabins with occasional saloon and cockpit double berth conversions. Generous specification in...

Sheerline 820

SheerlineSingle Beta 38hp diesel engine through a shaft. 3 berth accommodation with a single toilet & shower compartment. Specification to include; warm air heating, inverter, folding winds...

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795

Dartmouth (United Kingdom)

Sea Ventures (UK) Ltd

2016 Merry Fisher 795 This boat has a huge specification, with a long list of additional equipment. Almost every available option fitted - including heating!! Supplied by us to the three owne...

Remarks : Accommodation : Saloon Layout: Large saloon with U-shaped seating to starboard and dining table Nav Station: Dedicated chart table to port Finish: Cherry...

Dover (United Kingdom)

Remarks : Varne 27 yacht, built 1977 for sale in Kent This 1977 Varne 27 yacht provides comfortable accommodation with five berths spread across two cabins. Praised as a timeless classic, it ...

Corsiva boats 650 Tender

Wargrave (United Kingdom)

Val Wyatt Marine

We are pleased to present this immaculate 2022 Corsiva 650, a superb example of a modern day boat that has been meticulously maintained and loving cared for. This versatile and...

Falcon Boat 275

Burnham-on-Crouch (United Kingdom)

Clarke & Carter Yacht Brokers

Accommodation The accommodation offers four berths in two cabins. Large U-shaped settee round a saloon table forward which converts to a double berth. Galley to port with two burner gas hob. ...

Sessa OYSTER 40

Walton on the Naze (United Kingdom)

Accommodation Two cabin, one heads layout with cherry wood gloss interior. Six double berths across the two cabins with a convertible saloon dinette and table. Forward cabin with double bed a...

Levington (United Kingdom)

Accommodation Eight berths in three cabins (three double cabins and two berths in saloon). Fore cabin has a centre line double berth, full hull shelving, two seats in cream Alcantara, vanit...

Southerly 115

Shotley (United Kingdom)

Accommodation The layout offers up to eight berths in three cabins. In the fore cabin, there are two single overlapping berths and storage areas. Deck opening hatch. Access to the bow thruste...

* Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.

SEARCH BY MAKE IN UNITED KINGDOM

Search by category in united kingdom.