Prelude 19 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

19.25' · 5.87 m

Disp.

1,500 lbs · 680 kg

First year

1971

The Prelude 19 represents a pivotal moment in the history of Rydgeway Marine Ltd., marking the Suffolkbased builder's first major foray into the Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) cruiser market. Launched in 1971 and designed by the legendary Ian Proctor—famed for his performanceoriented dinghies like the Wayfarer—the Prelude 19 was conceived as a versatile "pocket cruiser" capable of navigating the shallow, tidal waters of the Norfolk Broads while remains robust enough for coastal hops. Despite its modest length, the vessel gained a reputation for being a true yacht in miniature, offering a level of sophistication in its rigging and hull form that was often absent in the smallboat market of the early 1970s.