Vivacity 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

23.5' · 7.16 m

Displ.

4,200 lbs · 1,905 kg

First year

1969

The Vivacity 24 stands as the sophisticated evolution of Russell Marine Ltd.’s smallcruiser philosophy, representing a transition from the "pocket cruiser" dimensions of the 19foot Alacrity to a more substantial, familyoriented coastal vessel. Launched in the early 1970s and designed by the esteemed naval architect Alan Hill, the Vivacity 24 was engineered to maximize interior volume and stability within a compact footprint. While its predecessors, the Vivacity 20 and 21 (also known as the 650), focused on entrylevel utility, the 24foot model introduced a level of refinement and "big boat" features—such as a dedicated head compartment and improved headroom—that made extended coastal cruising a reality for the budgetconscious sailor. Built with the robust, heavylayup glassreinforced plastic (GRP) characteristic of the era, the boat was offered in both fin keel and twin (bilge) keel configurations, catering to the British and European markets where drying moorings are prevalent.