Bull 's Eye Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Nat Herreshoff·1914·Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co.
Bull 's Eye drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
15.71' · 4.79 m
Displ.
1,350 lbs · 612 kg
First year
1914

The Cape Cod Bull's Eye is an enduring testament to the genius of Nathanael Herreshoff and the pioneering fiberglass craftsmanship of the Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co. Based on the hull lines of the legendary Herreshoff 12 ½—specifically the "Fishers Island" variation—the Bull's Eye was adapted into fiberglass in 1947. This transition marked a historic moment in maritime history, as the Bull's Eye became one of the first production fiberglass sailboats ever built. Unlike the original wooden "Twelve," which featured an open cockpit, the Bull's Eye incorporates a small cuddy cabin and a slightly altered rig to enhance seaworthiness in the choppy, unpredictable waters of Buzzards Bay. Today, the boat remains a quintessential American daysailer, prized for its heavydisplacement stability and timeless aesthetic. Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co. continues to produce the model to this day, emphasizing its role as a bridge between the Golden Age of yacht design and modern material durability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,500
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bull 's Eye listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,50061100.0%

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
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,380249
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,000177
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,7321710
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Pearson Ensign22.5'$ 12,50072
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Cape Cod 's EyeYou are here$ 4,50061
Rustler 2424'$ 50,00043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bull 's Eye cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bull 's Eye over the past 12 months is $4,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bull 's Eye sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bull 's Eye listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bull 's Eye prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bull 's Eye has increased by 11.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bull 's Eye sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bull 's Eye listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Bull 's Eye listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Bull 's Eye listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 27.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bull 's Eye?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Twister 28, Herreshoff 12 1/2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.