The Achilles 24 is a seminal example of the British "pocket cruiser" era, bridging the gap between a performance day-racer 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 high-volume, beamier interior layouts that began to dominate the market in later decades. The model was produced in both fin-keel and twin-keel (bilge) configurations, with the former being highly prized for its competitive edge in club racing.
Used Achilles 24 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Achilles
- Model
- 24
- Builder
- Butler Moldings Ltd.
- Designer
- Oliver Lee /Chris Butler
- Number Built
- 600
- Production Year(s)
- 1968 - 1985
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