Shipmate Senior Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Norman Howard·1970 – 1981·~100 hulls·Smallcraft of Blockley
Shipmate Senior drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16.25' · 4.95 m
Disp.
970 lbs · 440 kg
First year
1970

The Shipmate Senior, designed by the late Bill Beavis and primarily produced during the 1970s and 1980s, stands as a definitive example of the British "pocket cruiser" philosophy. Built largely by Shipmate Boats in the United Kingdom, this 16foot (4.83m) microyacht was engineered to bridge the gap between a highperformance dinghy and a coastal cruiser. Its design reflects the specific demands of the UK’s East Coast and the Norfolk Broads—areas requiring a shallow draft for tidal navigation but enough displacement to handle choppy estuaries. Constructed of heavyduty Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) often accented with substantial teak or mahogany brightwork, the Senior achieved a loyal following among sailors who prioritized traditional aesthetics and trailerability over modern planing speeds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,012
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Shipmate Senior cost?+
The median asking price for a used Shipmate Senior over the past 12 months is $2,012. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Shipmate Senior sailboats are for sale?+
1 Shipmate Senior listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Shipmate Senior prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Shipmate Senior has decreased by 0.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.