Catalac 8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J. Winterbotham/T.M. Lack·1975·~212 hulls·Catalac / Tom Lack Catamarans Ltd.
Catalac 8 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · multihull
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27' · 8.23 m
Displ.
6,283 lbs · 2,850 kg
First year
1975

The Catalac 8M, frequently referred to as the Catalac 27, stands as a foundational pillar in the history of British multihull production. Conceived by Tom Lack and designed in collaboration with naval architect John Winterbotham, the 8M was introduced in the early 1970s as a smaller, more accessible sibling to the legendary 9M. With 216 units produced during its tenure, it became a staple of the European coastal cruising scene. Unlike modern catamarans that prioritize lightweight materials and highperformance daggerboards, the Catalac 8M was built with an emphasis on sheer durability and interior volume within a compact 26foot 7inch footprint. Its construction utilized heavyduty GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), and notably, it featured a solid foredeck rather than the trampolines found on contemporary designs, creating a massive, stable platform for its size.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 27,013
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (66.7%) · France (33.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalac 8 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by France.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 22,4442066.7%
France$ 34,8481033.3%

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
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9807641
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 110,2674423
Fountaine Pajot Athena 3838.05'$ 145,0002915
Prout 3838'$ 138,4631511
Broadblue Catamarans 38538.68'$ 210,000106
Catalina Morgan 3838.42'$ 74,90091
Solaris Sunstar 32$ 87,50072
Garcia Explocat 5255.58'$ 2,036,22174
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Prout Snowgoose 3535.17'$ 52,45061
Catalac 8You are here$ 27,01341

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalac 8 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalac 8 over the past 12 months is $27,013. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalac 8 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Catalac 8 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalac 8 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalac 8 has increased by 11.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalac 8 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalac 8 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (66.7%), France (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Catalac 8?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Nauticat 38, Fountaine Pajot Athena 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.