Antila 24.4 Buyer's Guide
The Antila 24.4 is a Polish-built trailerable cruiser from Antila Yachts, designed by Jacek Daszkiewicz and launched at the 2017 Düsseldorf show. On the used market she appeals to private owners who want a boat they can service alone and to charter operators who value her six-berth interior. With a lifting sliding keel and a vertically hoisted rudder blade, she trails easily and dries out in shallow creeks, while a cockpit-led fractional rig keeps sailing manageable for short-handed crews.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two interior layouts turn up in brokerage listings. The standard private version carries six full-size berths with a galley and a head, closely following the larger Antila 26 arrangement. A charter variant may add folding berths beyond that core count, which matters when comparing boats: the extra berths are often owner- or charter-fitted rather than factory standard, so check which layout a specific hull carries before assuming capacity. The cabin stands 1.88 meters at its highest point, giving genuine standing room that the 2.70-meter beam supports. A spacious cockpit and a low superstructure that preserves sightlines are consistent across both versions.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The factory spec centers on simplicity: a recommended 4–6 HP outboard (maximum 8 HP) for propulsion, a mast that lowers through a gate for trailering, and all sail lines led to the cockpit. For a buyer, the consequential upgrades to look for are in power and energy — a larger outboard within the 8 HP limit or added battery capacity for weekend autonomy — and in sail handling, where the standard 30 square meters of sail (18 main, 12 jib) may be supplemented by a furling jib for easier short-handed sailing. Navigation and comfort upgrades such as a basic chartplotter or enclosed head treatment are worth noting but secondary to the rig and keel systems, which define how the boat is used.
What to Inspect
The keel and rudder lifting gear deserve close attention, since the rotational sliding keel and vertically lifted rudder blade are moving structures with wear points absent on a fixed-keel boat. Confirm the mast stabilization and lowering gate function smoothly, because single-handed owners rely on them. The solid fiberglass hull and deck are straightforward, but the sliding-keel trunk and its seals are the known area to check for water intrusion or mechanical slop. Verify the cockpit-led line runs are intact and not chafed where they turn.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Antila 24.4 suits sheltered inland passages and performs best when wind and sea state stay modest, yet copes with stronger gusts than her dimensions would predict. When inspecting a candidate, a short buyer's checklist helps:
- Test the sliding keel and lifting rudder for free, sealed operation
- Confirm the mast gate and full stabilization work for single-handed lowering
- Verify all cockpit sail lines are present and run cleanly
- Match the interior layout (standard six berths vs. charter folding berths) to your needs
- Check outboard rating stays within the 4–8 HP range
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