Hirondelle Mk I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Chris Hammond·1968·Brian Carvill & Assoc.
Hirondelle  Mk I drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
22.67' · 6.91 m
Displ.
2,300 lbs · 1,043 kg
First year
1968

The Hirondelle Mk I, designed by Chris Simpson in the late 1960s, represents a foundational moment in the history of the "pocket" cruising catamaran. Measuring 23 feet in length, this Britishdesigned multihull was among the first to successfully blend the highspeed potential of a racing catamaran with the basic accommodations required for coastal weekend cruising. Built primarily by Hirondelle Cats in Essex, UK, the Mk I established a legacy for safety and seaworthiness that was famously cemented when an early model completed a transatlantic crossing, a feat that helped dispel contemporary skepticism regarding the stability of small multihulls. While modern catamarans have moved toward highvolume "condomaran" aesthetics, the Mk I remains a purist's choice, favored for its slender hulls and lowprofile silhouette.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Performance Catamarans 105 MC33.5'$ 89,2006834
Seawind 100032.81'$ 121,1212913
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3402510
C&C 30 Mk I30'$ 18,0002512
Corsair F-24 Mk II24.17'$ 27,0002110
MacGregor 26 D25.83'$ 17,000209
Jeanneau Sun 200021.75'$ 12,792197
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Hirondelle Mk I?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Catalina 27, Performance Catamarans 105 MC. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.