Challenger 35 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angus Primrose·1975·Trident Marine
Challenger 35 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35' · 10.67 m
Displ.
14,950 lbs · 6,781 kg
First year
1975

The Challenger 35 is a definitive example of the British "heavy cruiser" philosophy that dominated the offshore sailing scene in the 1970s. Designed by the prolific Angus Primrose and built by Trident Marine in Portchester, the Challenger 35 was part of a triad of vessels built on the same robust hull mold, alongside the centercockpit Warrior 35 and the pilothouse Voyager 35. While the Warrior became the most numerically popular due to its spacious aft cabin, the Challenger 35 was favored by traditionalists who preferred the safety and ergonomics of an aftcockpit configuration and the aesthetic of a lower profile. Constructed with a heavyduty GRP hull and an encapsulated long keel, the Challenger was engineered to endure the rigors of the English Channel and beyond, offering a level of structural confidence that remains a primary selling point on the secondhand market today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 48,724
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-16.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Australia (50.0%) · Spain (25.0%) · United Kingdom (25.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Challenger 35 listings span 3 countries. Australia leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Spain and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 56,9172050.0%
Spain$ 40,6741125.0%
United Kingdom$ 26,8071025.0%

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
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Moody 3534.5'$ 67,1182311
Tradewind 3535.01'$ 60,4602010
Niagara 3535.08'$ 37,500150
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,244128
Island Packet 3535.33'$ 77,150128
Westwind Wind 3535.07'$ 32,529114
Endurance 3535.27'$ 49,00097
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,38275
Trident 35You are here$ 48,72441

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Challenger 35 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Challenger 35 over the past 12 months is $48,724. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Challenger 35 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Challenger 35 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Challenger 35 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Challenger 35 has decreased by 16.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Challenger 35 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Challenger 35 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (50.0%), Spain (25.0%), United Kingdom (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Challenger 35?+
Comparable models include Dufour 35, Moody 35, Tradewind 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.