Atalanta 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Uffa Fox·1955·~186 hulls·Fairey Marine
Atalanta 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Displ.
4,480 lbs · 2,032 kg
First year
1955

The Fairey Atalanta 26 stands as one of the most innovative and distinctive cruising yachts of the postwar era, embodying the unconventional genius of designer Uffa Fox and the technical prowess of Fairey Marine. Launched in 1956, the Atalanta 26 was born from the "hotmolding" technology originally developed for aircraft production, utilizing multiple layers of Agba mahogany veneers bonded with heat and pressure. This construction method resulted in a hull that was remarkably light, rigid, and impervious to the rot commonly found in traditional plankonframe boats of the time. Designed specifically for family cruising and the exploration of shallow estuaries, the Atalanta 26 featured a radical twinlifting keel configuration and a midcockpit layout, making it a pioneer in the "trailable cruiser" category. Its heritage is deeply rooted in the Atalanta Owners Association, which maintains extensive records of the approximately 291 hulls produced during the model's twelveyear production run.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,406
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Atalanta 26 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 7,40633100.0%

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
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Catalina Capri 2626.17'$ 11,2003616
Fountaine Pajot Athena 3838.05'$ 145,0002915
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,765176
Nonsuch 2626'$ 19,900113
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Victoria 2626'$ 26,86266
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,12555
Fairey 26You are here$ 7,40633

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Atalanta 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Atalanta 26 over the past 12 months is $7,406. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Atalanta 26 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Atalanta 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Atalanta 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Atalanta 26 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Atalanta 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Atalanta 26 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Atalanta 26?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Catalina 27, Catalina Capri 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.