HISTORY & DESCRIPTION: The legendary David Hillyard needs little introduction as one of the most successful wooden boat-builders of the twentieth century, producing a staggering eight hundred boats from two-half tonners to large ocean-going schooners. The yard on the River Arun in Littlehampton, established in the 1920s is recognised for producing traditional, well-built family cruising yachts for a reasonable price. The popular standard Four-Tonners were built in reasonable numbers from the 1930s until the 1960s and mostly feature an aft cockpit and transom stern. The design offer... read more

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Nothing like a vintage wooden boat and this is a fine example! She has that classic eye pleasing rake about her and the canoe stern really embellishes this. Standing proudly, surrounded by all the plastic boats, she oozes character and class. Built in 1956, you would think she's an end of the glory era of yacht design and construction. However, David Hillyard, Ltd. continued building boats for over 50 more years, testimony to the breed! Much time, money, and LOVE has brought this boat to her ... read more

Hillyard 50 Ketch Rigged Motor Yacht built of Wood and powered by a Gardner 6LW Inboard Diesel Engine.A Very Spaious Yacht prividing 2 toilets 2 showers one with a bath, Mikuni Central Heating, Hot and Cold Water System, Fridge, Freezer, Crockery, 3 Ringed Cooker with Grill, Clock,Barometer, Anchor,Anchor Windlass, Boarding Ladder, Davits, Winter Cover, Nav Lights, Ais, 6 Person Life Raft small outboard Engine, Bow Thruster, Fire Extinguishers, Life Jackets, TV, Last Antifouled in 2015 and new Anodes Fitted. A 6Kw Generator is also fitted. This is a beautifully fitted out boat and well worth a... read more

Wooden boats have a certain allure and always receive admiring looks when in port and this one is no different. She has been with the present owner for 23 years but he is now looking to retire from sailing. She has been very well maintained and has recently been out of the water for a re-paint, anti foul and has also just had the gearbox re-built. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 76 extra photos of this Hillyard 9 ton . This Hillyard 9 ton has been personally photographed and viewed by Pau... read more

Hillyard 11 Ton Ketch - 1970 - Just Reduced down to £14,950 A well presented example of this classic motor sailer from the renowned Hillyard design board. She has undergone a significant amount of refitting over recent years including a new Beta 50hp engine in 2005, superstructure & wheelhouse professionally refurbished in 2015 and much more!... read more

HISTORY & DESCRIPTION: The legendary David Hillyard needs little introduction as one of the most successful wooden boat-builders of the twentieth century, producing a staggering eight hundred boats from two-half tonners to large ocean-going schooners. The yard on the River Arun in Littlehampton, established in the 1920s was soon recognised for producing traditional, well-built family cruising yachts for a reasonable price. The standard ‘Nine Tonners’ were built in reasonable large numbers and feature a centre cockpit, aft double cabin and canoe stern. The design offers r... read more

Opportunity to own a Motor sailer which has been much loved by its owner for many years. This vessel is well equipped. It was built in 1969, the build number is 712. Description 28' well equipped motor-sailor Hillyard built in 1969, build number 712. Disclaimer Disclaimer customContactInformation For more information contact Joss Walsh joss@mgmboats.com or +353-87-7777-322... read more

"Iskra" 1930 is a powerful sail boat capable of good passages and extended cruises. 30ft LOD, 10ft beam, 4’6" draft. Built by David Hillyard of Littlehampton is a conventional gaff cutter of the period with a hull reminiscent of South Coast fishing vessels, long straight keel, she sleeps 4 (5 at a pinch) and can be handled easily by two people. Her previous owner was Frank Mulville, Sailor / author who sailed her extensively single-handed, as has her present owner. He bought her in 1970s, wrote a number of fine books about his voyages which included several Atlantic cr... read more

A very well looked after yacht in excellant condition inside and out. 5/berths with standing headroom throughout. Viewing is a must, Recent survey available... read more