Colin Archer 1100 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Colin Archer 1100 represents a modern homage to the legendary "Redningskoite" rescue vessels designed by the eponymous Norwegian naval architect in the late 19th century. This 11meter (approximately 36foot) doubleender is not a production boat in the conventional sense but is typically found as a semicustom build, often constructed in steel or heavyduty fiberglass (GRP) by specialized European yards. Designed for the rigors of the North Sea, the 1100 series scales down the massive proportions of the original pilot boats into a manageable size for a cruising couple, maintaining the iconic pointed stern, deep draft, and heavy displacement that define the "Colin Archer" type. These vessels are prized for their ultimate "gethome" capability, designed to be most at home when conditions deteriorate and lighter, modern finkeel yachts are forced to seek shelter.