Eygthene 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Holland·1974·Master Marine
Eygthene 24 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23.78' · 7.25 m
Displ.
4,300 lbs · 1,950 kg
First year
1974

The Eygthene 24 represents a pivotal moment in modern naval architecture, serving as the breakthrough design for New Zealandborn designer Ron Holland. Launched in 1973, the yacht was famously named after the Kiwi pronunciation of the number "18," reflecting its original International Offshore Rule (IOR) rating. The boat achieved immediate legendary status by winning the 1973 Quarter Ton Cup in Weymouth, England, a victory that effectively launched Holland’s career as a premier yacht designer. While originally built to exploit the nuances of the IOR rule—featuring a wide beam on deck to maximize crew righting moment and a narrow waterline for reduced drag—it eventually transitioned from a "rulebeater" racing machine into a popular production cruiserracer. Production was widespread, with the design built by Master Marine and Newbridge Boats in the UK, and sold as the Kiwi 24 in the United States and the Holland 24 in Australia.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,816
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+5.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Ireland (60.0%) · Belgium (20.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Eygthene 24 listings span 3 countries. Ireland leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Belgium and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 6,3983360.0%
Belgium$ 5,2331120.0%
United Kingdom$ 4,7091020.0%

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
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Bente Yachts 2424.77'$ 60,4862313
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,608219
Saffier SE 2426.25'$ 161,684198
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,712136
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,351105
Tomahawk 2525.33'$ 7,737107
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,945107
Master 24You are here$ 5,81654

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Eygthene 24 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Eygthene 24 over the past 12 months is $5,816. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Eygthene 24 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Eygthene 24 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Eygthene 24 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Eygthene 24 has increased by 5.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Eygthene 24 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Eygthene 24 listings over the past 12 months are Ireland (60.0%), Belgium (20.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Eygthene 24?+
Comparable models include Catalina 27, Bente Yachts 24, Beneteau First 24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.