Duchy News
New Boat Broker at The Spit!
Mosman, with its stunning harbours, breathtaking views, and vibrant boating community, has always been a go-to destination for boat lovers. Now, Davis Marine Brokerage is making its mark in the area, ready to help locals find the perfect boat or start their next adventure on the water. Davis Marine Brokerage Now in Mosman As a…
Read MoreDuchy 35 to make its European debut at boot Düsseldorf 2025
Cockwells takes the Duchy 35 to boot Düsseldorf for its European debut, with the Duchy 25, Duchy 45 and Hardy 45 European previewed on the stand. What to look at, and how to see one in Sydney.
Read MoreWhere Can I Buy Duchy Motor Launches?
Duchy Motor Launches are known for their quality and unique features. Designed by Cockwells and Andrew Wolstenholme, these boats are handcrafted by skilled craftsmen who blend traditional shipbuilding techniques with modern luxury and technology. While Duchy Motor Launches are made in beautiful Cornwall, Great Britain, you can also purchase them in Australia and New Zealand.…
Read MorePre-owned Duchy 27 and Duchy 35 head to Southampton Boat Show 2024
Cockwells takes two brokerage boats to Southampton this year: the 2022 Duchy 27 ‘Zena’ and the well-specified Duchy 35 ‘Dolly’. Sydney dealer Sam Davis looks at both, and at what a factory brokerage means for buyers here.
Read MoreDuchy owners’ rally 2024: ten Duchys cruise the Solent with Cockwells
Ten Duchys and eight Hardys spent three days cruising the Solent for the 2024 Owners’ Rally. A look at the fleet, the route and the brokerage Duchy 35 Dave Cockwell cruised on.
Read MoreDuchy 35: A Comprehensive Walkthrough
“A classic, timeless boat that will never go out of fashion.” Shaft-drive diesels, long range, full keel, and classic good looks. If you’ve seen my previous video on the Duchy 35 in England, she’s a beauty, but she was full of a lot of shiny timber, which is not particularly practical for our market. So,…
Read MoreDuchy 35: Offshore Sea Trial and Fuel Efficiency in Australia
Hi you sailors, I’m talking to you. What’s it like to operate a vessel of this hull type? How does she perform out in the ocean, in protected waters, and underway? Is it daunting to operate a vessel like this in a parking and anchoring scenario? CREDITS: DAN JONES AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Guys, pricing is in…
Read MoreDuchy Sport makes its international debut at Monaco Yacht Show 2023
A year after its Southampton launch, the Duchy Sport goes to Monaco with a galley below and a cabin that converts to a double berth. Sam Davis looks at what has changed and what it means for Sydney buyers.
Read MoreDuchy Sport and Duchy 35 ‘Betty’ on show at Southampton 2023
The Duchy Sport returns to Southampton with a galley and double berth below, joined by the twin-cabin Duchy 35 ‘Betty’. Cockwells’ preview also notes the 35’s arrival in Australia, which is where we come in.
Read MoreDuchy 35 ‘Ornella’ wins concours at Cockwells owners’ rally 2023
Two Duchy 27s and five Duchy 35s cruised the Channel coast with five Hardys for the 2023 Cockwells Owners’ Rally, including a five-hour leg into a 20-knot headwind. The Duchy 35 ‘Ornella’ took the inaugural concours.
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