Drascombe Drifter Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Watkinson·1977 – 1984·~110 hulls·Honnor Marine Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Yawl
LOA
21.5' · 6.55 m
Displ.
2,646 lbs · 1,200 kg
First year
1977

The Drascombe Drifter represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of Honnor Marine, marking the transition from the opencockpit day boats that defined John Watkinson’s early success to a more capable, dedicated pocket cruiser. Launched in 1978, the Drifter was designed to answer a specific demand from the "Drascombe fleet": the need for a vessel that retained the shallow draft and ease of handling of the Lugger but offered enough sheltered accommodation for extended coastal cruising. Measuring 21 feet 4 inches, the Drifter is a heavydisplacement, GRPhulled cruiser that utilizes the traditional yawl rig—a signature of the Drascombe Association design philosophy—allowing for exceptional balance and versatility in varying wind conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,358
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-35.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (40.0%) · Germany (20.0%) · Netherlands (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Drascombe Drifter listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (40.0%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 9,3882040.0%
Germany$ 4,8871020.0%
Netherlands$ 11,3441020.0%
United States$ 6,0001120.0%

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
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1093916
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,380249
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,633209
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,7321710
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk V24.02'$ 87,5221010
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
Drascombe Coaster21.75'$ 18,34662
Drascombe DrifterYou are here$ 9,35851

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Drascombe Drifter cost?+
The median asking price for a used Drascombe Drifter over the past 12 months is $9,358. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Drascombe Drifter sailboats are for sale?+
1 Drascombe Drifter listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Drascombe Drifter prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Drascombe Drifter has decreased by 35.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Drascombe Drifter sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Drascombe Drifter listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (40.0%), Germany (20.0%), Netherlands (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Drascombe Drifter?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Cape Dory 25, Twister 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.