Snapdragon 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Thames Structural Plastics/Thames Marine·1962·Thames Marine
Snapdragon 24 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
24.5' · 7.47 m
Displ.
3,850 lbs · 1,746 kg
First year
1962

The Snapdragon 24 represents a refined iteration of the classic Thames Marine formula, emerging as a sturdier and slightly more spacious successor to the groundbreaking Snapdragon 23. Designed and built during the height of the British fiberglass boatbuilding boom on Canvey Island, the 24 was engineered to maximize interior volume and stability within a compact, "pocket cruiser" footprint. As a quintessential example of the "everyman's yacht," it served as a primary gateway for middleclass families entering the cruising lifestyle in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its heavyset profile and signature bilge keels made it an ideal vessel for the tidal estuaries of the United Kingdom, where the ability to dry out upright on a mud berth was a requirement rather than a luxury.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,128
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+5.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Snapdragon 24 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 3,12842100.0%

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 2525'$ 7,0005015
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1003916
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,7791810
Westerly Centaur 2626'$ 6,721166
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,703116
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,945107
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Roberts 2525'$ 9,48780
Snapdragon 24You are here$ 3,12842
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Snapdragon 24 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Snapdragon 24 over the past 12 months is $3,128. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Snapdragon 24 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Snapdragon 24 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Snapdragon 24 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Snapdragon 24 has increased by 5.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Snapdragon 24 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Snapdragon 24 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Snapdragon 24?+
Comparable models include Catalina 25, Westerly Griffon 26, Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.