Challenger Bravo Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jacques Gaubert·1980 – 1984·Challenger Yachts Corp.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
25.26' · 7.7 m
Displ.
4,012 lbs · 1,820 kg
First year
1980

The Challenger Bravo represents a pivotal midsized offering from the Wilmington, California yard, bridging the gap between a nimble daysailer and a serious coastal pocket cruiser. Launched during the peak of Howard Stern’s tenure, the Bravo—often categorized as the Challenger 26 Bravo—was designed to capitalize on the era’s burgeoning interest in trailerable sailboats that did not sacrifice the "big boat" feel. Like its larger siblings, the Bravo benefited from the company’s legendary "unconditional hull guarantee," a marketing masterstroke that reflected a construction layup significantly thicker than many of its production contemporaries.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,749
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
France (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Challenger Bravo listings span 1 country. France leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 6,74932100.0%

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 280027.08'$ 13,4532210
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,630209
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,388188
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Rival 3635.83'$ 66,961146
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Cavalier 3232'$ 22,85183
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Challenger BravoYou are here$ 6,74932

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Challenger Bravo cost?+
The median asking price for a used Challenger Bravo over the past 12 months is $6,749. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Challenger Bravo sailboats are for sale?+
2 Challenger Bravo listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Challenger Bravo prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Challenger Bravo has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Challenger Bravo sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Challenger Bravo listings over the past 12 months are France (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Challenger Bravo?+
Comparable models include Dufour 2800, Moody 27, Rival 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.