Shetland Speedwell

FOR SALE £9,000

Small boats can provide a lot of fun, and that is exactly what this retro, British-built 1970s Shetland could offer. Priced at £9k, this blue-themed 20-footer has a large cockpit and has the bonus of a versatile and well kept cabin area. The open plan cabin has a small galley unit, a toilet cubicle and an adaptable dinette for overnight stays. It is fitted with a Mercury 9.9hp four-stroke outboard, which is ideal for sedate inland cruising adventures, and is for sale on the Thames where it is perfectly at home for day boating and occasional overnighting. This boat comes packaged with a 2019 trailer, so your boating forays could be as far flung, with the exploration of inland canals, lakes and rivers, or sheltered coastal estuaries just a hitch away.

Landau 20 Walkaround

Here we have another example of a British built small boat that would be ideal as a trailboat or for those jaunts to the nearest waterside pub for a pint or a roast. The Landau 20 was originally available in two versions, a Cabin or Walkaround. As its name suggests, this 2005-year walkaround offers excellent easy-to-move about deck space, which is superb if you are shorthanded, but it also has the convenience of a two-berth cuddy. Often outboard powered, this particular boat is fitted with a 120hp MerCruiser diesel sterndrive, which should supply economy and plenty of power for those coastal blasts. First time buyers will need to factor in the costs of running a sterndrive, ie ongoing maintenance, but those of a practical mind could easily do this themselves.

Length 6.1m Beam 2.21m Engine MerCruiser D1.7L DTI diesel sterndrive Broker details: Norfolk Yacht Agency 01603 211033 www.nya.co.uk

FOR SALE £19,950