The Snapdragon 21 represents a pivotal era in British yachting, emerging from the Canvey Island workshops of Thames Marine during the fiberglass boom of the early 1970s. Designed primarily by Ray Walsh, this 21-foot pocket cruiser was engineered to bring coastal exploration to the masses, offering a "little ship" feel in a package small enough to be easily managed by a novice or a single-handed sailor. Unlike the racing-oriented designs of the same era, the Snapdragon 21 was built with a heavy emphasis on stability and volume, utilizing a thick GRP layup that has allowed many of these vessels to survive decades of rigorous use in the choppy, tidal waters of the North Sea and the English Channel.
Snapdragon 21 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Snapdragon
- Model
- 21
- Builder
- Thames Marine
- Designer
- Thames Structural Plastics/Thames Marine
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1970 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $2,502 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 25 | 25' | $7,000 | 45 | 8 |
| Westerly Griffon 26 | 26' | $11,158 | 33 | 13 |
| Sadler 26 | 25.75' | $12,139 | 18 | 11 |
| Westerly Centaur 26 | 26' | $6,725 | 14 | 4 |
| Triton 21 | 21.25' | $81,566 | 4 | 0 |
| Westerly Pentland 32 | 32.5' | $20,616 | 4 | 3 |
| Leisure 23 SL | 22.64' | $6,255 | 4 | 3 |
| Precision 21 | 20.75' | $5,500 | 3 | 1 |
| Snapdragon 21 | $2,502 | 1 | 1 | |
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 21 | 24.83' | $50,720 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2,502 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Snapdragon 21 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Snapdragon 21 over the past 12 months is $2,502. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Snapdragon 21 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Snapdragon 21 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Snapdragon 21 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Snapdragon 21 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Snapdragon 21?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 25, Westerly Griffon 26, Sadler 26. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.