Café 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

23.95' · 7.3 m

Displ.

2,646 lbs · 1,200 kg

First year

1998

The Café 24, designed by the renowned naval architect Gilles Vaton and primarily built by Kelt Marine in France during the late 1980s and early 1990s, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of the "sportcruiser." Emerging at a time when designers were beginning to blend the aggressive lines of Openclass racers with the utility required for coastal weekend cruising, the Café 24 was marketed as a fast, trailerable, and versatile platform. Its design philosophy emphasizes a high powertoweight ratio and a hull form capable of early planing, features that remain documented in the Vaton Design portfolio. Though relatively rare outside of European waters, it maintains a dedicated following among sailors who prioritize tactical engagement over domestic volume.