The US VMYG does not endorse any transaction made as a result of posting here, and we will not accept responsibility. Buyer beware! Seller beware! Know who you’re dealing with. These are amateur listings. Confirm the buyer or seller’s name, street address, and telephone number.

With that said, our job is to help you prepare your information for the website as best as we can, and here’s what we need from you to post something. To post, please supply as much of the following information as possible:

1. What is it that you want to sell and its condition (class and numbers if applicable).
2. A list of optional equipment that will be included, rigs, electronics, stands, etc.
3. The price.
4. Its location and transportation options or “for local pick up only”.
5. A high-resolution electronic photograph of the main object (more than one is better).
6. Your contact info, email, phone number.

Once you have everything together, email it to Cliff Martin. Let us know when the boat has sold so we can remove the listing.

SALE COMMISSION: The USVMYG is requesting that members who post and sell a boat on the Boat Yard consider a contribution of 5% of the sale price be paid to the USVMYG. Non-members are asked to send a commission check (when sold) for 5% of the sale price to the USVMYG.

Chuck Lage, US Vintage Model Yacht Group
403 Buttonwood Road
Landenberg, PA 19350

Since we added the Boat Yard in 2018, 49 of the 92 listed items have been sold!


FOR SALE: Vintage Traditional 50/800 Madcap.

This great looking Madcap has a cedar plank-on-frame hull, with a fiberglass and resin lining.  The deck is cedar with walnut trim.  She comes with a sail winch, a rudder servo, a rig, and a cradle.  The sails were made by John Stout. If needed, a Futaba transmitter and receiver are available at additional cost. ... More

For Sale: Beautiful EC-12

This is a Robin Yachts Hull #RBN0002, built by the owner in 2011. It comes with sails by Rod Carr, a Hitec HS785HB sail winch, and a Futaba S3003 rudder servo. It also has a Futaba S3003 jib trim servo.  The boat stand is included. This lady has only been in the water three times since 2011 and is ready to see more ... More

For Sale: Sunkiss Vane-Steered Traditional Marblehead

This beautiful vane Sailer was built around 1980 by the owner, using Bread and Butter construction.  The hull is Sugar Pine with a Mahogany Deck, and a Micarta rudder. Brass Fittings, Sails, and Vane Steering Gear were all obtained from AJ Fisher when they were still in Royal Oak, MI.  Plans for Sunkiss are still ... More

For Sale: Orco Skinny 50/800

This is one of Swede Johnson’s great designs that was kitted by Chuck Black and built in 1990 by the owner. For electronics, it has a Whirlwind Olympic Drum Winch, a Futaba rudder servo, and a Futaba Receiver.  A Transmitter is not available. Included with this great boat are an Amen light air rig, an Amen heavy ... More

For Builders: Lead Keel for Chico II

Lead keel halves for Chico II, as built by Alan Suydam at The WoodenBoat School.  They weigh approximately 6 lb.  Asking $40 plus shipping. If interested, please contact Alan Beckett, 520-250-7912; email: hamKL1HC@gmail.com. He is currently located in Tucson, AZ and will be on the East coast in November 2024. ... More

For Builders: Templates for 25-in Freesailer

Masonite templates for a 25-in Horst freesailer.  The seller can provide information about where to find plans/build instructions.  These templates are for the complete boat, including the station profiles and keel, etc.  Asking $40 plus shipping. If interested, please contact Alan Beckett, 520-250-7912; email: ha... More

For Builders: Templates for Cheerio I Marblehead

Masonite and cardboard templates for John Black’s Cheerio I Marblehead.  Included are waterline templates (they are similar to the Horst 50/800 templates and station templates). Also, included are half sections of lead keel patterns, a full section lead-keel pattern, stand template, servo board pattern, and both model ... More

For Builders: Templates for Traditional Marblehead

Masonite and poster board templates for Claude William Horst’s 1939 Marblehead.  These templates were used to build the traditional 50/800 vintage model yacht seen in the photo.  Included are the keel molds, the poured lead keel (R/L halves) that weigh approximately 9.2 lb, and a copy of plans/build instructions.  A ... More

For Sale: 1930s Vintage Marblehead

This is a 1930s Vintage Cheerio.  Cheerio is one of the better-known 50/800 Marblehead designs, and this Cheerio’s name is Swallow. The Swallow has been restored by her owner.  She is 50 in long with a main mast that is 61 in off the deck.  Her overall height is 78 in, and she is 9 ½ in wide. Swallow is rigged ... More

For Sale: Herreshoff Ketch

This is a 40 -in-on-deck model of a Herreshoff designed ketch.  She’s called Quiet Time and is carved out of pine.  There are no leaks or cracks, and she’s in good condition, save for one or two minor paint dings. Features include removable tube-stepped masts and 3 sails with stays secured by bowsies.  A working ... More