Edel 730 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

23.95' · 7.3 m

Displ.

2,756 lbs · 1,250 kg

First year

1981

The Edel 730, introduced in the late 1970s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Maurice Edel’s design philosophy. As the French manufacturer transitioned from small trailerable daysailors to more capable coastal cruisers, the 730 was positioned to offer a blend of "transportability" and genuine offshore capability. Measuring roughly 7.3 meters (approximately 24 feet), the vessel was constructed using the robust fiberglass techniques that defined the Meyzieubased shipyard. It occupies a specific niche in the used market today, often cited as a stepping stone for sailors moving up from the smaller Edel 5 or 660, but not yet ready for the complexities of the Edel 820.