1969 Snapdragon 24

CONSTRUCTION: GRP

YEAR: 1969

DIMENSIONS: LOA 24′ 0″ (7.3m), BEAM 8′ 0″ (2.4m), DRAFT 2′ 6″ (0.8m)

KEEL TYPE: Bilge

COLOUR: White with blue deck, superstructure and antifouling

INTERIOR: 5 berths in 2 cabins plus galley and heads

ENGINE: Yanmar 1 GM10 diesel (1992)

RIG TYPE: Bermudan Sloop

MAST/SPARS: Alloy, mast in a tabernacle with A-frame mast lowering, roller reefing gear by Rotostay

SAILS: Slab-reefed main, bi-radial roller-reefed genoa (Crusader 1997, like new) and spare headsail

EQUIPMENT: Internal: The boat has a good-sized, self-draining cockpit, with seating to both sides. There are lockers under both seats (that to port being particularly large) and also across the transom. The companionway leads down into the main cabin and gives access, under the steps, to the vessel’s engine. There is a full-length quarter-berth immediately to starboard, forward of which is the galley. This provides a sink (with manually pumped cold water), Plastimo Neptune 2000 cooker (2 burners and grill), cupboards, locker and worktops. Opposite this is a dinette (converts to a double). Going forward, the heads is to port and provides a Parr/ITT sea-toilet. Opposite this is a hanging locker, and in the bow there are 2 further full-length berths, an escape hatch and access to the chain locker. Headroom, at 5′ 9″ is good for a vessel of this size and the vessel’s décor is in good condition, with upholstery in orange leatherette and acres of varnished woodwork. Navigation equipment includes: Swiftech VHF (1997), Sestrel bulkhead compass, NASA speed and distance log, NASA windspeed and direction, NASA echosounder (all 1996), Autohelm ST 1000 (1993). Safety equipment includes: 2 fire extinguishers. External: The boat is fitted with stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardlines. She has a Jeckells Sprayhood (1997), a fitted cockpit cover and carries a horseshoe lifebuoy. Ground tackle includes: CQR anchor plus chain and warp.

REMARKS: In addition to the new engine, fitted 1992, she had all new stern gear including exhaust, fuel tank, propeller and shaft, cutlass bearing, battery installation, etc. She is fitted with a rope cutter. Her stainless steel standing rigging was replaced in 1997 and her cockpit woodwork – seats and washboards – were replaced in 1999. This boat has had a large amount of work carried out by her owners, who have owned her for the last 10 years (list held here).

OUR OPINION: Still in her original gleaming gelcoat, this is an outstanding example.