Cavalier 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bob Salthouse/Laurie Davidson·1970·~170 hulls·Cavalier Yachts
Cavalier 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32' · 9.75 m
Displ.
9,000 lbs · 4,082 kg
First year
1970

The Cavalier 32 stands as a foundational pillar of Southern Hemisphere production boatbuilding, representing the successful marriage of Bob Salthouse’s design brilliance and the industrial ambition of Peter Smith. Launched in 1970, the vessel was conceived during an era when the International Offshore Rule (IOR) influenced hull shapes, yet it intentionally prioritized seaworthiness and balanced handling over the "twitchy" characteristics of pure racing machines. While it initially gained fame in New Zealand, the design’s success led to production licenses in Australia and Japan, eventually seeing roughly 100 units produced in New Zealand alone. The boat is characterized by its highaspect masthead rig, a moderatetoheavy displacement, and a deep, traditional bilge that contributes to its legendary stiffness in a blow.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 22,877
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Australia (75.0%) · New Zealand (25.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cavalier 32 listings span 2 countries. Australia leads with 6 listings (75.0%), followed by New Zealand.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 22,9346175.0%
New Zealand$ 22,8772225.0%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3274829
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,838229
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,387188
Wauquiez Centurion 32$ 26,1781813
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,5041410
C&C 3231.5'$ 23,512126
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Cavalier 32You are here$ 22,87783
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cavalier 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cavalier 32 over the past 12 months is $22,877. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cavalier 32 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Cavalier 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cavalier 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cavalier 32 has decreased by 1.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cavalier 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cavalier 32 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (75.0%), New Zealand (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cavalier 32?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.