NAJAD 440 – For Sale

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Najad 440 CC - Built in 2006 designed by Judel/ Vrolijk &  Co supplied to the current original owners January 2007 new.  Quality respected blue water cruising yachts and this one is no exception. Centre Cockpit, Full teak decks, three quarter fin keel. Euros 299,950

A truly fantastic example in very good order at an unbeatable price

Powered by Volvo D2-75 engine (574hrs), bowthruster, in-mast furling main, comprehensive Simrad electronics, large capacity fuel and water tanks plus holding tank.  More than adequate deck and safety equipment.  Spacious and comfortable mahogany joinered interior, linear galley, two generous double cabins as well as berths in saloon. Send Inquiry

How To Get Lefkas During the off Season

We are frequently get asked the question why is getting to Lefkas so difficult during the winter months, So...

There are many different variations to getting to Lefkas sometimes direct to Preveza followed by 15 min taxi ride is not always the best mainly because the flights do not run over winter but also you are committed to 1 week minimum before returning due to the flight schedule (Sundays only 2014).

Other variations include flying to Athens and taking the bus/renting a car, Flying to Patra (Ryan air) and taking the bus/renting a car or indeed flying to Corfu and taking the Ferry followed by bus/car rental in Igoumenitsa.

I have tried them all and by far the most convenient is flying into Corfu and taking a Sky Express flight to Preveza, it does mean an early start on (05.55 Easyjet Flight from Gatwick) but will also mean arrival in Lefkas by 15.00 with more options on your departure date

All details including flight schedules can be found on there website www.skyexpress.gr

This said, nervous flyers beware the plane is old, loud and somewhat shaky which to some may just add to the adventure

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WESTERLY OCEAN LORD 41 – For Sale

Williams & Smithells Ltd – Westerly Ocean Lord 41, Built 1990. Spacious and comfortable blue water cruiser from the British manufacturer, a good all-rounder. Volvo Penta 2003T turbo charged diesel with oil cooler installed 2007, Full sail wardrobe with most sails updated in 2007, Interior re-upholstered 2011, Eberspacher D4 cabin heating, 6'4" avg headroom, Raymarine nave equipment including radar. Sleeps 7 in 4 cabins £67,500.

The Westerly Oceanlord has a combination of excellent layout and good sailing performance; capable of long distance blue water passage, making a solid history of transatlantic crossings. Westerly controlled every detail of construction, built under BS 5750 ISO 9001 Standard with Lloyd Certification.

This yacht is presented for sale and is in her second ownership from new. The yacht has been well maintained and continually upgraded and modified over recent years, for sailing in the Med.

  

The present owner sailed her leaving from the Clyde, Scotland in 2007, through Med waters to Turkey, and at present in the Ionian.

This vessel has been wintered and dried out ashore every second year. Several spares and tools on board are included in the sale. Send Inquiry

HALLBERG RASSY 46 – New Listing

Williams & Smithells Ltd Hallberg Rassy 46 - Built 1995, Widely recognised as one the leading manufacturers of blue water cruisers, the 46 is built to prevail in all sea states providing comfort and peace of mind to all those onboard. Volvo Penta TAMD31 diesel engine 95hp, Northen Lights M6737.3 5KW generator, Side Power 24v 10hp Bow Thruster, 2 x Mastervolt battery chargers, Standing rigging replaced 2010, in-mast furling main. Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins. £199,950 Ex Tax

Renowned internationally Hallberg Rassy have built up a reputation over the years for providing a limited number of high quality blue water cruising yachts, priding themselves on the workmanship that goes into every yacht that comes out of the yard.

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MOODY 42 – Under Offer

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Moody 42 Centre Cockpit cruiser built 1999. Another popular model from the Plymouth yard making them very desirable when they do appear on the market. Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp, Sleipner 4hp bow thruster, In-mast furling mainsail, Eberspacher cabin heating, B&G navigational equipment, Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon. £124,950

  

Renowned for his ability to magic up interior space without affecting exterior lines Bill Dixon has kept to what he does best on the Moody 42 giving her an elegant hull shape and including ample amounts of room below deck. Send Inquiry

JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 37

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, Built 2001 A great example of the popular cruiser, good condition, clean and tidy. Volvo Penta MD 2040-D (serial # 502384H), shaft driven to 3 blade prop, rigged for short handed sailing (all lines leading back to cockpit), Blue upholstery with teak interior joinery, Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins plus 1 in saloon. VAT not paid/no proof Euros 54,950 Send Inquiry

  

GRAND SOLEIL 37 – Price Reduced

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Grand Soleil 37 quality build from 2004 to J&J design first launched spring 2005. 40hp Yanmar on sail drive (approx 700hrs) Elvstrom sails from 2005/6, solar panels, Full Raymaine nav gear, comprehensive safety equipment incl tender and outboard.  Spacious interior with good head room, accom for 4/6 in 2 double cabins and saloon, holding tank, calorifier. Well-equipped and maintained (Owner an engineer). Good order throughout. Ashore 9 months every year (twice) winter and summer, sailing spring and autumn. Ready-to-Go! VAT not paid €85,000 Send Inquiry

  

HALLBERG RASSY 36 – Further reduction in price

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Hallberg Rassy 36 - Reduced from £85,000 to £64,950 to take into account known and costed repairs to hull and keel area.  Following a recent independent survey and inspection to double check repairs made outside the UK in 2009 the price has been reduced accordingly.  2013 survey available on request as well as quotes from a respected South Coast yard to undertake the repairs ashore.

These yachts speak for themselves. Swedish Quality, Frers design, respected in the cruising world, comfortable and safe. 1992, classic 2 cabin layout, Teak decks, 55hp Volvo (1800 approx hours Aug 2013), Raymarine Radar.  Fully equipped for long term cruising. Quantum sails, Genoa 09, standing rigging 2008 (fully check by rigger expert 2013 with mast down), new rudder 2009, keel removed and repaired 2009 under insurance and supervision.

Respected blue water cruiser, the Hallberg Rassy 36 is perfect for families or for two short handed sailing.  Cracking sailing characteristics, a yacht you can be proud to be seen on.  In her current ownership since 2007 she was upgraded for 'liveaboard' purposes to take part in the '2009 Rally Portugal' cruise.

  

Since then this Hallberg 36 has gently cruised the Med slowly working her way East from Gibraltar, Spain Sicily, Malta and Italy to the Ionian Greece where she spent a season a wintered, Being used approx 6 mths of the year.  In June/July 2013 she sailed from Greece to Spain and was brought by transport to our door at WicorMarine, Portsmouth. Send Inquiry

Jimmy Cornell – London Blue Odyssey Seminar

A true eye opener to long distance blue water cruising – Williams & Smithells Mark Ellyatt and Jonty Stubbs took part in the 2 day seminar hosted by the Cruising Association, flying the flag for Allures & Garcia Yachting.

The experience covered almost all aspects of Blue Water Cruising from safety at sea to Weather patterns and essential equipment.

Speakers included Mike Broughton on Weather, Thomas Wibberenz on downwind sails, Dr Nick Carter on safety at sea, Adrian & Jacqui Evans (also know for their Sling the Hook blog) on long distance mono-hull sailing Pascal Guiraudou on Long distance multi hull sailing and of course Jimmy Cornell himself.

Jimmy Cornell who will soon be taking delivery of his latest vessel the Garcia Exploration 45 a truly versatile blue water cruiser built to take on all weather conditions and allow access to the tightest and most remote areas of the Globe

He intends to put his new yacht to the test by conquering the infamous North West Passage known for mercilessly freezing over and forcing those who embark on the passage to either wait it out or abandon their yacht until the icy waters release their grip.

 

 

For more information on Jimmy Cornells visit his website www.cornellsailing.com

For more more information on his yacht and other similar vessels visit www.williamsandsmithells.com

GARCIA SALT 57 – For Sale

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Garcia Salt 57 - The first of the successful "Salt" line was launched mid 2006. Built in 2007/2008 on Pierre Frutschi plans, she has a powerful and well-proportioned modern hull which, combined with a Marechal mast and boom makes her a very fast boat indeed that can yield a high average daily mileage in total comfort.

As a centerboard lifting keel, she can go anywhere in the world, explore poorly charted waters and shelter in shallow anchorages. The Salt 57 has a protected wheelhouse for comfort and safety when at sea. She was designed as the ultimate extended blue water cruising vessel with a long range due to extensive equipment and high capacity tanks.

In a real owner version she benefits from 3 real cabin version with full separated owner area: central bed,separated shower and toilets, this boat is the sum up of the Garcia Shipyard knowhow (more 40 years of experience) In a perfect condition, she has been really few used, nothing to make except engine maintenance and hull paint. Unbelievable equipment for easy using even if with 2 people :  Euros 750,000. Send Inquiry

Victoire 1044 – Price Reduction

Williams & Smithells Ltd. Victoire 1044. Built 2000. Desirable dutch built cruiser, well equipped and stored ashore when not in use. Volvo Penta MD2030/120S main engine serviced annually, In-mast furling main, comprehensive navigation inventory, good level of ground tackle, antifouled annually, Sleeps 6 in 2 double cabins and saloon. €69,950. Reduced

  

Perhaps known as the more sportier version of the renowned Scandinavian built Blue Water Cruisers a faster yacht with no compromise to comfort and quality of build. Send Enquiry

Najad 380 – New Listing

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Najad 380 Built 2007. A top marque blue water cruiser from the renowned Swedish yard, this yacht is comprehensively equipped and ready to sail. Yanmar 4JH4 - E, 54hp with 1,858 hours (regularly serviced), MaxProp feathering 20" prop, Fischer Panda AGT 4000w generator, Max Power Composite bow thruster, Spectra Newport 400 Water maker, Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins plus 2 in saloon. £215,000.

  

A stunning an well respected blue water cruising yacht with this particular example being equipped to the hilt to tackle a variety of different sailing environments whether that's Med cruising or long distance ocean passages. Send Inquiry

MOODY 42 – New Listing

Williams & Smithells Ltd - Moody 42 Centre Cockpit cruiser built 1999. Another popular model from the Plymouth yard making them very desirable when they do appear on the market. Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp, Sleipner 4hp bow thruster, In-mast furling mainsail, Eberspacher cabin heating, B&G navigational equipment, Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon. £124,950

  

Renowned for his ability to magic up interior space without affecting exterior lines Bill Dixon has kept to what he does best on the Moody 42 giving her an elegant hull shape and including ample amounts of room below deck. Send Enquiry

Williams & Smithells Ltd Launch New Website

Williams & Smithells are committed to keeping up with the times, whether that’s the constant fine tuning of their marketing channels to ensure the maximum exposure or employing new technology to provide buyers with the most up to date information on all the yachts they list.

The new websites is just the latest update in the companies armoury boasting ease of use allowing browser to quickly navigate to their required page and a stylish new design that is both eye-catching and modern.

To view the new site please visit www.williamsandsmithells.com