Shaw 24 Yawl Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used brokerage market for a Shaw 24 Yawl means chasing a piece of late-1950s MORC history rather than a volume-production coastal cruiser. Built from 1957 onward as a centerboard yawl designed by Bill Shaw to the Midget Ocean Racing Club rule, the boat blends a 23.92-foot fiberglass-wood composite hull with lead ballast and a lifting centerboard. The first hull, Trina, set a race record that drew national attention, and later owners such as William Stamm of Thumbalina preserved technical files that survive today.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Shaw 24 on the market will be a centerboard yawl of roughly 4,800 pounds displacement with a 7.42-foot beam and an 18.5-foot waterline. The 2.75-foot raised draft and 5.25-foot max draft define the hull's shoal-water character, while the 20-gallon water and 10-gallon fuel capacities describe a coastal overnight boat rather than a long-range cruiser. Expect the single 10-horsepower Kermath Sea Twin gasoline engine as the standard auxiliary.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The brief does not itemize brokerage equipment tiers, so buyers should treat onboard gear case by case. The most consequential items to verify are the centerboard pivot and trunk hardware, the yawl rig's standing rigging and mizzen gear, and the Kermath Sea Twin gasoline installation with its fuel system. Navigation and canvas upgrades vary by owner, but the split-rig sail handling and board operation should be the focus of any sea trial.
What to Inspect
The Shaw 24's fiberglass-wood composite hull and deck demand a survey that covers both gelcoat and embedded timber anchor. Because the construction pairs wood with fiberglass, look for softening at deck penetrations and any separation at the composite interface. The centerboard trunk and pivot are load-bearing shoal-draft components that should be cycled fully, and the 10-gallon gasoline system warrants close scrutiny for aged hose and venting on a vintage engine installation.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Regional availability is not characterized, so buyers should simply widen their search geographically and treat each listing as a unique survivor of a small rule-era class.
- Confirm composite hull and deck condition with a knowledgeable surveyor
- Cycle the centerboard fully and inspect trunk and pivot
- Verify Kermath Sea Twin gasoline system integrity
- Check yawl rigging including mizzen and split-rig controls
- Match tankage and auxiliary to intended coastal use
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Shaw 24 Yawl. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 | 1 | $8,097 | — |
Where they're listed
Shaw 24 Yawl listings appear across 1 country. Netherlands has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8,097 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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