Barbary 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Walter F. Rayner·1970·Robert Ives
Barbary 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
32.5' · 9.91 m
Displ.
14,200 lbs · 6,441 kg
First year
1970

The Barbary 32, designed by Walter F. Rayner and primarily molded by Robert Ives in the UK, represents a peak era of the "proper" British motorsailer. Launched in the early 1970s, it was conceived as a smaller, more accessible version of Rayner’s successful Atlantic 38. With a heavydisplacement hull, a long keel, and a distinctive ketch rig, the Barbary 32 was built to Lloyd's 100A1 standards, reflecting a time when offshore capability was prioritized over marinafriendly maneuverability. Most examples were completed by yards such as Frederick Mitchell & Sons of Poole, leading to a high standard of interior joinery that remains a hallmark of the class today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,191
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
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

Barbary 32 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$ 20,19131100.0%

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
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Westsail 3232'$ 25,0003112
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,838229
Bayfield 30/3232'$ 21,616219
LM 3232'$ 33,6831811
Nauticat 3232.15'$ 91,915157
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Seastream 3434'$ 42,46795
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Fales 32 Navigator31.67'$ 29,99564
Barbary 32You are here$ 20,19131

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Barbary 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Barbary 32 over the past 12 months is $20,191. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Barbary 32 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Barbary 32 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Barbary 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Barbary 32 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Barbary 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Barbary 32 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05Do Barbary 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Barbary 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 39.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Barbary 32?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 32, Westsail 32, Nicholson 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.