What does a Squib cost?
You can buy a ‘fixer-upper’ for under £1,500. A club boat will probably cost about twice that. Older boats, those numbered up to about 160, are highly prized and, despite being 30 to 40 years old, usually go for sums between £4,500 and £9,000 depending on whether the Squib in question needs work or is in race winning condition. Squibs certainly last!
Dave and Pete in Easy, number 83
A list of squibs for sale is kept on this site at http://www.membership.squibs.co.uk/membership/forsalelisting.pl
New Squibs can be bought from the sole registered builder, Parker Yachts, - http://www.parkeryachts.co.uk/squib.htm. A new one including sails and a trailer is surprisingly inexpensive – in the region of £16,000 dependent upon specification. At the time of writing, the latest sail number is 855.
Tony and Gerard in Alchemy, number 800
A Parker Squib custom fitted by Tony Saltonstall
Parker Squibs are offered in two forms
Squib Model 1 - less fitting out spars, sails, equipment – this model is offered for Squib enthusiasts who wish to complete their own fitting out systems without being involved in any glass fibre or joinery works. Price from £7,500.00 including VAT, ex works
Squib Regatta Model – this model has a comprehensive inventory of spars, rig control systems, using the best quality fitting throughout. Price upon application depending upon customer equipment choice.
For full specification details of all models including options, accessories & spares available upon request from Parker Yachts via their website http://www.parkeryachts.co.uk/squib.htm