Drascombe Lugger Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John L. Watkinson·1968·~2,000 hulls·Honner Marine Ltd.
Drascombe Lugger drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Gunter
LOA
18.75' · 5.72 m
Displ.
600 lbs · 272 kg
First year
1968

The Drascombe Lugger stands as the definitive archetype of the modern traditional dayboat, a design that singlehandedly revitalized the concept of the versatile, seaworthy "trailersailer" upon its debut at the 1968 London Boat Show. Designed by John Watkinson and originally brought to market by Honnor Marine, the Lugger was born from a desire for a family boat that could be rowed, sailed, or motored with equal competence. Measuring 18 feet 9 inches, the hull is inspired by the working boats of the British Isles, featuring a lapstrake (clinkereffect) GRP construction that provides both structural rigidity and a classic aesthetic. Since its inception, the Lugger has maintained a nearcult following, largely due to its ability to be launched from a beach and its uncanny stability in coastal conditions that would confine most dinghies to the harbor.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,530
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Drascombe Lugger listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 10 listings

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 6,530105100.0%

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
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Cornish Crabbers Crabber 22$ 36,2881510
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,883114
Drascombe LuggerYou are here$ 6,530105
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk V24.02'$ 87,5221010
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
West Wight Wight Potter 1515'$ 4,00074
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Drascombe Coaster21.75'$ 18,34662
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Drascombe Lugger cost?+
The median asking price for a used Drascombe Lugger over the past 12 months is $6,530. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Drascombe Lugger sailboats are for sale?+
5 Drascombe Lugger listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Drascombe Lugger prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Drascombe Lugger has increased by 13.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Drascombe Lugger sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Drascombe Lugger listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Drascombe Lugger?+
Comparable models include Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I, Cornish Crabbers Crabber 22, Saffier SC 6.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.