Designed and built by Thames Marine in the UK starting in 1962, this 24-footer represents classic British coastal cruising philosophy with its distinctive twin-keel configuration. The twin-keel design allows for convenient beaching and shallow-water exploration while maintaining reasonable sailing performance, making it particularly appealing for gunkholing and tidal waters where traditional deep-draft boats would be limited. With a displacement of 3,850 pounds and 1,550 pounds of ballast, the Snapdragon 24 offers solid stability for coastal adventures. The masthead sloop rig carries 247 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for leisurely cruising while remaining manageable for small crews. Her 8-foot beam creates surprising interior volume for weekend getaways, while the fiberglass construction ensures durability with minimal maintenance requirements. The comfort ratio of 17.18 indicates this boat prioritizes seakindly motion over outright speed, typical of cruising-oriented designs from this era. Her capsize screening formula of 2.04 suggests she's best suited for protected waters and coastal sailing rather than offshore passages. Hull speed calculations show she'll cruise comfortably at moderate speeds, making her ideal for relaxed day sailing and short coastal hops rather than spirited performance sailing.

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