RL 24 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

24' · 7.32 m

Disp.

1,650 lbs · 748 kg

First year

1973

The RL 24 stands as a cornerstone of Australian trailable yachting history, a vessel that effectively democratized performance sailing for families across the continent. Designed by Rob Legg in the early 1970s, the model was born from a desire to combine the portability of a dinghy with the selfrighting security of a keelboat. With over 600 hulls produced between 1972 and 1988, it remains one of Australia’s most successful production yachts. Its lowprofile silhouette and distinctive swingkeel design allow it to transition seamlessly from spirited club racing to coastal gunkholing. The boat’s evolution through four distinct "Marks" reflects a shift from a versatile cruiserracer to a refined racing machine, particularly with the introduction of the Mark IV’s larger cockpit and lighter construction.