Elite 324 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Elite 324, produced by the Kirié shipyard in the early 1980s, represents a pivotal era in French naval architecture where performance-oriented hull shapes began to merge with family-centric cruising accommodations. Designed by the renowned Philippe Briand, the 324 was a key member of the "Elite" range, a series that established Kirié’s reputation for build quality and speed before the brand transitioned to its iconic "Feeling" moniker. The vessel is defined by its balanced proportions, featuring a moderate beam and a versatile masthead sloop rig intended to handle the varied conditions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. As a predecessor to the modern performance cruiser, the Elite 324 utilized then-cutting-edge fiberglass techniques to create a hull that was significantly lighter and more responsive than the heavy-displacement cruisers of the previous decade.