LEVERA, this beautiful 1966 classic was designed by the legendary naval architect K. Aage Nielsen, and was built at the Paul E. Luke yard in East Boothbay, Maine. She was constructed using only the best materials, with a double planked hull of a cedar inner layer and mahogany outer, fastened to laminated white oak frames with bronze screws.  Large oak floors…

We, like many other admirers of fine "classic plastic" sailing yachts, consider these little Rhodes Chesapeake 33s to be some of the loveliest of boats, with their spoon bows, low cabin houses, and old time charm. This 1963, GRACIN, is a well priced example. The Chesapeake came from the desk of the great Philip L. Rhodes, born in 1895,  who was a prolific…

ARIEL is a very nice example of the classy and classic bluewater cruiser/racer, the Alden 44. Her three cabin layout provides berths for 7 and is set up to be comfortable offshore or cruising. She has been consistently updated and well maintained and is currently stored inside in Maine. She's ready for coastal cruising, racing to Bermuda or crossing oceans. Classy,…

WHITE WINGS is a well-maintained example of a truly classic boat, the The Pearson Rhodes 41. The 41 was derived from the earlier BOUNTY II, also designed by Phillip Rhodes with the aid of William Garden, and is one of the first production sailboats of this size built in fiberglass – a real classic plastic. Pearson Yachts acquired the mold to BOUNTY II…

There's a bit of a story as to why this lovely 1990 Alden 50 is priced so well, but given the level of improvements she's undergone she still very much feels like a bargain. Rarely does a classic of this pedigree come on the market in such upgraded and well-maintained condition and at such a price. 'Agape' was hauled out and in storage in a Lloyds approved…