Bristol 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Paul Coble·1969 – 1972·~800 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 24 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
24.58' · 7.49 m
Displ.
5,920 lbs · 2,685 kg
First year
1969

The Bristol 24, often referred to as the "Sailstar" version in its earliest iterations, represents a quintessential example of the "pocket cruiser" philosophy that dominated the American fiberglass boatbuilding boom of the late 1960s. Designed by Paul Coble rather than Carl Alberg (who penned the larger Bristol 27), the 24 was introduced to provide a rugged, fullkeel alternative for sailors stepping up from daysailers to overnight coastal cruising. While many boats of this era were built to a price point, the Bristol 24 adhered to the company’s reputation for heavyduty layup and "overbuilt" scantlings, making it a favorite for those who prioritize structural integrity over raw speed. The boat is perhaps most famous for its distinctive outboard motor well located in the cockpit, a design choice intended to provide the reliability of an outboard with the aesthetic and centered weight of an inboard.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,400
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bristol 24 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 8,40010100.0%

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
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,7004219
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Bristol Channel Cutter37.75'$ 139,000166
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,706116
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,947107
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043
Bristol 24You are here$ 8,40010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 24 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 24 over the past 12 months is $8,400. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 24 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Bristol 24 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bristol 24 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Bristol 24?+
Comparable models include Bristol 35.5, Little Harbor 40, Bristol 38.8. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.