Since the 1980s David Moss has been quietly building traditional-style canoe yawls, in sizes from 13ft to 25ft, at his yard near Fleetwood in Lancashire. Construction is strip-planked Douglas fir with a hardwood skin, with a fairness of hull often mistaken for a GRP moulding. His Sea Otter range has built up a dedicated following for his boats, which embody a remarkable standard of detail and finish. The Sea Otter 18 raised deck version is very sea kindly.

This vessel is a very attractive 18-footer with a roomy interior. She also has a road trailer . This yacht and her equipment have been meticulously maintained. Early viewing is recommended, to catch the season.

This has a raised deck, it is one of only 2 made with this configuration, the sister vessel is called Chiggo.

Dimensions: Deck length 18ft, Length over all 24ft with bumpkin and bowsprit, Beam 6ft, Draft 1ft 6ins, plate up. 4ft with plate down. Displacement approx 1400kg.

Construction: 16mm Douglas Fir, strip planked epoxy hull covered with 3.5mm Khaya (African Mahogany) veneer, glued then epoxy coated. Low maintenance paint finish. All in good condition. Lead ballast keel. Keel and skeg of solid Iroko. Open cockpit. Marine ply floors, painted cream laid over deck beams of Douglas Fir. All exterior brightwork is Iroko oiled with tung oil and boiled linseed. Interior woodwork is varnished.