Prelude 19 Buyer's Guide
The Prelude 19 is a Ian Proctor-designed trailer sailer built by Rydgeway Marine Ltd., a 19-foot fiberglass boat of 680 kg that an average family car can tow. For a shopper on the used market it is a compact, light-displacement weekender with a surprisingly usable interior for its size.
Layouts on the Used Market
Buyers will find examples carrying either bilge or twin keels suited to drying moorings, so the used fleet splits mainly on which keel configuration a given hull has. Inside, the constant across the class is four berths in two cabins, a cockpit that seats six, and under-seat lockers. A buyer choosing between two examples is really choosing keel type and condition rather than a different interior plan.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The one specification that matters for any viewing is that the boat was designed around a 4 HP auxiliary motor, so a used example should be assessed on whether it carries a suitably small outboard and the transom or bracket to use it. Buyers should treat canvas, electronics, and sail inventories as individual to each hull rather than expected class equipment.
What to Inspect
A survey of a light GRP trailer sailer should focus on ordinary wear. Check the hull and deck for the usual fiberglass issues and confirm the keel bolts and bedding are sound on whichever bilge or twin keel configuration the boat carries. Verify the trailer is roadworthy and matched to the 680 kg weight, since towing is central to the design's use.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Prelude 19s are typically found in the United Kingdom. For a buyer, the short list is:
- Confirm the keel type and inspect its fastenings
- Verify the 4 HP outboard and its mount
- Check the trailer condition and rating
- Inspect hull and deck GRP for damage
- Confirm the four-berth interior and cockpit lockers
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Prelude 19. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 1 | $372 | — |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $1,693 | +355.1% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $2,235 | +32.0% |
Where they're listed
Prelude 19 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1,693 | 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honnor Marine 19 | 23.62' | $ 19,128 | 28 | 7 |
| Leisure 17 | 16.99' | $ 2,912 | 10 | 2 |
| Prelude 19You are here | — | $ 1,693 | 4 | 1 |