Alpa 8.25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

1967 – 1983·Alpa
Alpa 8.25 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.08' · 8.25 m
Displ.
4,850 lbs · 2,200 kg
First year
1967

The Alpa 8.25 represents a pivotal moment in the history of Italian yachting, emerging from the renowned Alpa shipyard in Canneto sull'Oglio during the late 1960s and early 1970s. This model was a direct collaboration between the shipyard’s founder, Danilo Cattadori, and the legendary British design firm of John Illingworth and Angus Primrose. At 8.25 meters (approximately 27 feet), the yacht was intended to bridge the gap between small day sailors and serious offshore cruisers, offering a level of build quality that earned Alpa a reputation as the "Italian Swan." Constructed with a robust fiberglass layup that was exceptionally thick by modern standards, the 8.25 was designed to withstand the often unpredictable conditions of the Mediterranean while maintaining the sleek, classic aesthetics common to the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,630209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Sigma 4141'$ 59,000168
S2 11.0 A36'$ 32,800154
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
S2 9.2 A29.92'$ 9,999116
Winga 2525'$ 7,006106
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Alpa 8.25You are here$ 1611

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alpa 8.25 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alpa 8.25 over the past 12 months is $16. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alpa 8.25 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Alpa 8.25 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alpa 8.25 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alpa 8.25 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Alpa 8.25?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Moody 27, Cape Dory 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.