Snapdragon 24 (1970) for sale in Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom

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The Snapdragon 24 is a strongly built, family sailing cruiser with comfortable accommodation for up to five and a separate heads. With twin keels and a 2' 6" draft, they are ideally suited to the shallow waters of the East Coast or the Norfolk Broads.

This particular example has been well maintained and cherished and benefits from a modern Nanni 14hp diesel, new stack pack, Simrad tiller pilot and is presented in very good order both inside and out. Great opportunity to acquire a solid, sought after family cruiser with a modern inboard diesel engine on shaft.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation offers up to five berths in two cabins. V berth forward with infill cushions creating a double and stowage beneath, port lights to both sides and opening hatch to foredeck. Separate heads compartment to port with marine toilet. Storage lockers opposite to starboard. Saloon with dinette to port, converting to a double berth. Storage above and below. Galley opposite to starboard, stainless steel sink with manual pumped water supply, ample storage behind and below. Quarter berth aft with stowage beneath. Steps up to cockpit with seating and storage lockers under. Full interior lighting including new interior lighting to forecabin. Carpets and curtains.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Located abaft the companionway. Nanni 14hp 2 cylinder diesel engine. Electric start. Fresh water cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to fixed, three bladed propeller. Single lever control. Maximum speed 6.5 knots. Cruising speed 5 knots. Regularly serviced (will be serviced before purchase).

Alternator charging to 2 x12 volt batteries

12 volt switch panel

DESCRIPTIONS

SAILS, SPARS AND RIGGING

Masthead rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium mast on tabernacle and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (replaced circa 2012). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing to mainsail with new sail bag and lazy jacks by Jeckells 2024. Headsail furling system.

Mainsail

Genoa

Spare mainsail and genoa

DECK EQUIPMENT

Anchor with warp and chain

Stainless steel bow roller

Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and lifelines.

Named cockpit dodgers

Sail cover

Sprayhood

Boat hook

Various warps and fenders

2 x Winches

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Bilge pump

2 x Fire extinguisher (expiry date unknown)

Gas detector

Fire blanket

Horseshoe lifebuoy

Dan buoy

Boat Safety Certificate

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

Bulkhead steering compass

Furuno GPS Navigator

VHF Radio (new winter 2023/24)

Simrad Tiller Pilot (new winter 2023/24)

Clipper Depth sounder

Log/Boat speed

Navigation lights

Barometer

New radio (2024)

CONSTRUCTION

Built circa 1970 by Thames Marine to their own design. Dark green painted GRP hull with white style stripes and hardwood rubbing strake. Off white GRP superstructure with non-slip paint finish to decks. Twin keels with encapsulated ballast. Skeg hung rudder. Tiller steering. Aft self-draining cockpit. Anchor locker. Lifted and antifouled 2024.

COMMENTS

The Snapdragon 24 is a strongly built, family sailing cruiser with comfortable accommodation for up to five and a separate heads. With twin keels and a 2' 6" draft, they are ideally suited to the shallow waters of the East Coast or the Norfolk Broads.

This particular example has been well maintained and cherished over the past 24 years, benefits from a modern Nanni 14hp diesel, new stack pack, Simrad tiller pilot and is presented in very great order both inside and out. Great opportunity to acquire a solid, sought after family cruiser with a modern inboard diesel engine on shaft.