Snapdragon 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Thames Structural Plastics/Thames Marine·1971·Thames Marine
Snapdragon 29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29' · 8.84 m
Displ.
7,500 lbs · 3,402 kg
First year
1971

The Snapdragon 29 represents the pinnacle of Thames Marine’s "maximum volume" design philosophy, serving as the flagship cruiser for the Essexbased builder during the peak of the 1970s fiberglass boom. Designed primarily by the company's founders, Ray Walsh and Len Wakefield, the 29 was engineered to provide the living space of a much larger vessel within a manageable, sub30foot footprint. As a larger sibling to the ubiquitous Snapdragon 21 and 24, the 29foot model targeted families who required standing headroom and dedicated separate cabins for coastal cruising. Its heavydisplacement hull and characteristic bilge keels were specifically tailored for the tidal estuaries of the British East Coast, where the ability to dry out in a muddy berth was more prized than outright racing speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,346
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Snapdragon 29 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 1,34621100.0%

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
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4375937
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Bayfield 2929'$ 15,8791310
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,706116
Colvic Sailor 2929.5'$ 21,207105
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Delphia 2928.2'$ 40,54894
Endeavour 3232'$ 20,00081
Snapdragon 29You are here$ 1,34621

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Snapdragon 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Snapdragon 29 over the past 12 months is $1,346. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Snapdragon 29 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Snapdragon 29 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Snapdragon 29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Snapdragon 29 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Snapdragon 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Snapdragon 29 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Snapdragon 29?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Moody 29, Island Packet 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.