Prelude 19 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ian Proctor·1971·Rydgeway Marine Ltd.
Prelude 19 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
19.25' · 5.87 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,682
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Prelude 19 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 1,68232100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 1919.25'$ 14,6375838
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6662013
Hunter Boats Sonata$ 4,037137
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 31932.77'$ 107,596135
Precision 2323.42'$ 14,000125
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
West Wight Wight Potter 1918.75'$ 7,90092
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Prelude 19You are here$ 1,68232

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Prelude 19 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Prelude 19 over the past 12 months is $1,682. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Prelude 19 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Prelude 19 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Prelude 19 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Prelude 19 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Prelude 19 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Prelude 19 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Prelude 19?+
Comparable models include Catalina 27, Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.