Cape Dory Typhoon Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1967 – 1986·~1,982 hulls·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory Typhoon drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18.5' · 5.64 m
Displ.
2,000 lbs · 907 kg
First year
1967

The Cape Dory Typhoon, affectionately dubbed "America’s Littlest Yacht," remains one of the most recognizable and revered small keelboats in the history of American fiberglass boatbuilding. Designed by the legendary Carl Alberg and introduced in 1967, the Typhoon was envisioned as a vessel that offered the aesthetics and seakindly characteristics of a much larger offshore cruiser within a 19foot frame. With over 2,200 hulls produced through 1986, it serves as the entry point for many into the world of traditional fullkeel sailing. The boat’s enduring appeal lies in its heavy displacementtolength ratio and its substantial 900pound internal lead ballast, which provides a level of stability and "big boat" feel that modern, lightweight daysailers of similar length rarely achieve.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,000
Ask, not sold · 17 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
17 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (94.1%) · Australia (5.9%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory Typhoon listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 16 listings (94.1%), followed by Australia.

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

Country breakdown

17 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 5,35016794.1%
Australia$ 3,548105.9%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Cape Dory TyphoonYou are here$ 5,000177
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Westerly Typhoon 3737.33'$ 78,0291511
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Dory Typhoon cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Dory Typhoon over the past 12 months is $5,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Dory Typhoon sailboats are for sale?+
7 Cape Dory Typhoon listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 17 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Dory Typhoon prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Dory Typhoon has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape Dory Typhoon sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape Dory Typhoon listings over the past 12 months are United States (94.1%), Australia (5.9%).
05Do Cape Dory Typhoon listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Cape Dory Typhoon listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.9% 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 Cape Dory Typhoon?+
Comparable models include Cape Cutter 19, Cape Dory 28, Westerly Typhoon 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.