How about a renovation

There are some lovely looking boats out there, but all the advice suggests:
1. only start if you have the time and money to finish
2. It will always take longer and cost more that you think
3. Get it surveyed between agreeing a price and buying it

The Laurent Giles looks like a classic wooden boat. Here's an article covering its history and design.

http://www.classicboat.co.uk/class-notes/lymington-l-class/