Edel 6 Buyer's Guide
The Edel 6, designed by Maurice Edel and built by Construction Nautic Edel S.A. through 1984, is a 21.83-foot fractional sloop that appears on the used market primarily in Italy. With 900 built and several keel configurations, it rewards shoppers who know which draft and rig details matter before they inspect a specific hull.
Layouts on the Used Market
Used Edel 6 boats turn up with one of three iron keels: a fin drawing about 3.3 to 3.6 feet, a wing keel near 4.3 to 4.6 feet, or a stub/centreboard that lowers to roughly 2 feet and raises for very shallow access. The mahogany interior includes a toilet, and the 8.2-foot beam keeps the cabin intimate. A buyer choosing between examples should weigh shallow-water plans against the deeper keels' likely tracking behavior, since the listing market offers no single standard layout.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The one consistent setup across used Edel 6 boats is an outboard motor used for docking and maneuvering rather than an inboard. Given the boat's modest size, any added canvas, sail-handling, or navigation gear should be judged on condition, and a buyer should confirm the fractional rig's 3/8-inch sheets are intact.
What to Inspect
The construction is solid fiberglass on hull and deck, and all keel foils are iron, so check the iron keels for corrosion or coating loss where they meet the fiberglass. Because draft varies with load and the immersion rate is about 520 pounds per inch, inspect how each specific boat sits on her lines and whether the stub/centreboard pivot and trunk are sound. Verify the fractional rigging and sheet sizes, and confirm the outboard mounting and steering lead are serviceable.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Edel 6 is found on the used market in Italy. A short checklist for shoppers:
- Confirm which of the three iron keels is fitted and its condition
- Inspect fiberglass hull and deck for soundness
- Verify outboard motor mount and maneuvering setup
- Check mahogany interior for rot or hardware leaks
- Match draft to intended cruising grounds
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Edel 6. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $4,545 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $5,826 | +28.2% |
Where they're listed
Edel 6 listings appear across 1 country. Italy has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5,185 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |