Hurley 24/70 Buyer's Guide
The Hurley 24/70 is a 1972 Ian Anderson design built by Hurley Marine Ltd. as a stretched Hurley 22, with around 200 produced before the builder closed in 1974. On the used market she appears as a compact heavy-displacement cruiser with a fin-and-skeg hull, a high-aspect masthead sloop rig, and a roomy two-cabin interior. Buyers shopping brokerage listings should weigh the original engine situation and a few structural tendencies against the boat's stiff, seaworthy reputation.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 24/70 was offered in fin-keel and bilge-keel versions, the latter drawing under four feet and able to dry out on tidal moorings. Below, two separate cabins hold four six-foot berths and an enclosed heads, with standing headroom from a raised coachroof. The saloon is roomy for the length, though the high coachroof limits forward visibility from the cockpit unless heeled, and the side decks are narrow for moving forward.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Repowering is the dominant upgrade: most boats now show Yanmar 1GM10, Beta 13, BMW D12, or Farryman diesels where the original Vire or Petter once sat, and some hulls began life with only a stern-bracket outboard. Sail-handling additions from owners include staysails or spinnakers for versatility, and windvane self-steering appears on some boats aimed at longer passages. None of these are tier-frequent enough in the record to call common, so treat any as a specific hull's story.
What to Inspect
The original Vire 5hp and Petter Mini Twin inboards were regarded as unreliable anchor, so confirm what engine is installed and whether it starts and holds cooling on a cold run. Mast compression and osmosis are known Hurley weaknesses on this model; check the mast step and surrounding deck for sag or crazing, and sound the hull below the waterline for softness or blistering. The high freeboard and coachroof invite windage but are not defects; the narrow side decks and forward blind spot are design facts to assess for your use.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up in the United Kingdom and Netherlands. Before committing, run through a short checklist:
- Confirm the installed engine and its service history.
- Inspect the mast step for compression damage.
- Sound the hull for osmosis below the waterline.
- Verify bilge or fin keel configuration for your mooring.
- Check side-deck width against your movement needs.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hurley 24/70. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $4,895 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $3,399 | -30.6% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $2,957 | -13.0% |
Where they're listed
Hurley 24/70 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Netherlands.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3,399 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Netherlands | $4,895 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufour 24 | 24.1' | $ 9,091 | 12 | 2 |
| Hurley 24/70You are here | — | $ 4,045 | 4 | 0 |