Snapdragon 600 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

19.67' · 6 m

Displ.

2,200 lbs · 998 kg

First year

1970

The Snapdragon 600 is a robust, compact cruising yacht designed for the tidal estuaries and shallow coastal waters of the United Kingdom. Introduced in 1970 by Thames Marine, this 19foot, 8inch (6.00m) masthead sloop was engineered to provide a safe, accessible entry point for families and firsttime sailors. Its primary identity is defined by its twinkeel (bilge keel) configuration, a design choice that reflects its heritage on the Essex coast, allowing the vessel to remain upright when the tide recedes in mudberths or shallow anchorages. Though the boat’s production run occurred decades ago, its thick glassreinforced plastic (GRP) construction and forgiving nature have ensured a lasting presence in the secondhand market.