Vivacity 24 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Vivacity 24 means looking at a 1969-onward British-built Alan F. Hill design from Russel Marine Ltd., a 23.5-foot masthead-sloop cruiser that almost always appears with an outboard rather than an inboard. The bilge-keel version was much more popular than the fin-keel model, so most boats on the market are twins, and that shapes both where she sits and what you check.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat was built in both single fin-keel and bilge-keel forms, with the bilge-keel layout by far the more common survivor. Either way the interior gives two cabins: a fore cabin with a double or two singles and a main saloon whose table converts to a double, for four in comfort or five at a push, plus a toilet and small cook area with sink. The cockpit is roomy with good stowage, which suits weekend coastal use.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A furling main and a dodger are commonly fitted on boats offered today, the two items most often seen by buyers. Beyond those, expect period masthead rigging — halyards and sheets to standard lengths — and an outboard installation rather than a factory inboard. A buyer should treat canvas and furling gear as the headline upgrades and judge the rest of the inventory on condition, not novelty.
What to Inspect
Because the twin-keel boats vastly outnumber the fin-keel ones on the used market, confirm which keel form the specific hull carries and inspect the keel-to-hull junctions for gelcoat crazing or staining. Verify the accommodation joinery and forecabin berth frames are sound given the boat's age.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Vivacity 24 is typically found in the United Kingdom. For a viewing, run through this short list:
- Confirm fin or bilge keel and inspect keel roots
- Check keel-to-hull junction for crazing
- Verify berth conversions and cabin joinery
- Look for furling main and dodger condition
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Vivacity 24. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 1 | $3,739 | — |
Where they're listed
Vivacity 24 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3,739 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Mouldings Swansea 24 | 23.75' | $ 1,802 | 10 | 4 |
| Vivacity 24You are here | — | $ 3,739 | 1 | 0 |