Pandora 700 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

23' · 7.01 m

Disp.

2,500 lbs · 1,134 kg

First year

1976

The Pandora 700 represents a pivotal evolution in the lineage of small British cruisers, emerging from the Rydgeway Marine yard as the refined successor to the immensely popular Pandora International. Designed by the legendary E.G. Van de Stadt, this 23foot (7.01m) GRP monohull was introduced in 1976 to address the growing demand for more internal volume and improved sailing manners in the "pocket cruiser" category. While its predecessor, the Pandora International, was essentially a production version of the Van de Stadt "Trotter" design, the Pandora 700 featured a deeper hull and a revised deck mold that allowed for greater comfort without sacrificing the nimble performance the brand was known for. Built during a golden era of East Anglian boatbuilding, the 700 remained in production until Rydgeway Marine’s closure in 1991, cementing its status as a staple of the UK's coastal and "Broads" sailing scenes.