Devon Yawl Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Michael Quick·1968·Classic Boat John Lack
Devon Yawl drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Yawl
LOA
16' · 4.88 m
Displ.
950 lbs · 431 kg
First year
1968

The Devon Yawl is a 16foot open daysailer that represents a successful transition from traditional timber craftsmanship to modern GRP (glassreinforced plastic) construction. Originally designed by Michael Salter in 1968, the hull is a direct descendant of the Salcombe Yawl, a historic West Country working boat known for its ability to handle the choppy Atlantic swells of the English Channel. Unlike its wooden ancestors, which were often bespoke and highmaintenance, the Devon Yawl was engineered for durability and ease of use, making it a staple of coastal daysailing and club racing. The boat’s pedigree is rooted in the "working boat" aesthetic, featuring a sturdy clinkereffect hull and a versatile yawl rig that provides an exceptional degree of control in varying wind conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 1919.25'$ 14,6445838
Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-140.75'$ 128,0004320
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,380249
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Downeast 3838'$ 43,750144
Cornish Crabbers 2626.21'$ 80,788119
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk V24.02'$ 87,5221010
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
Drascombe Coaster21.75'$ 18,34662
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Devon Yawl?+
Comparable models include Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-1, Twister 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.