Achilles 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Oliver Lee /Chris Butler·1968 – 1985·~600 hulls·Butler Moldings Ltd.
Achilles 24 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23.75' · 7.24 m
Displ.
2,600 lbs · 1,179 kg
First year
1968

The Achilles 24 is a seminal example of the British "pocket cruiser" era, bridging the gap between a performance dayracer and a coastal voyager. Born from the board of Oliver Lee and refined by Chris Butler of Butler Mouldings Ltd., the yacht was originally envisioned as a more habitable evolution of the Ajax 23 racing keelboat. Launched in 1968, it became one of the most successful small GRP yachts in the United Kingdom, with over 600 hulls produced before production ceased. Its reputation is built on a narrow, sleek hull form that prioritizes sailing efficiency over the highvolume, beamier interior layouts that began to dominate the market in later decades. The model was produced in both finkeel and twinkeel (bilge) configurations, with the former being highly prized for its competitive edge in club racing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,154
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (60.0%) · Ireland (40.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Achilles 24 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Ireland.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 2,1543160.0%
Ireland$ 1,6582040.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,627219
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Saffier SE 2426.25'$ 161,724198
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,7321710
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,765176
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,947107
Tomahawk 2525.33'$ 7,742107
Achilles 24You are here$ 2,15451
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Achilles 24 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Achilles 24 over the past 12 months is $2,154. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Achilles 24 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Achilles 24 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Achilles 24 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Achilles 24 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Achilles 24 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Achilles 24 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (60.0%), Ireland (40.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Achilles 24?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Sadler 26, Beneteau First 24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.