The Chrysler Man-O-War 15 was an ambitious, performance-oriented entry into the competitive "one-design" racing market of the early 1970s. Designed by the prolific British naval architect J.R. (Rod) Macalpine-Downie—celebrated for his pioneering work in high-speed catamarans and the Buccaneer 18—the Man-O-War was positioned as a faster, more technically advanced alternative to popular board boats of the era. Manufactured at Chrysler Marine’s specialized boat-building facility in Plano, Texas, the vessel combined a lightweight 195-pound fiberglass hull with a powerful 15-foot cat rig. It was marketed toward single-handed sailors and racing enthusiasts who demanded a boat capable of planing performance without the complexity of a multi-sail sloop.
Chrysler Man-O-War 15 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Chrysler
- Model
- Man-O-War 15
- Builder
- Chrysler Marine
- Designer
- Rod Macalpine-Downie
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1964 - 1980
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascape 18 | 18.04' | $26,969 | 15 | 3 |
| Aphrodite 101 | 32.6' | $20,021 | 15 | 4 |
| Flying Tiger 10M | 32.58' | $20,707 | 12 | 9 |
| West Wight Wight Potter 15 | 15' | $4,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | 30.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Performance Laser | $6,375 | 4 | 0 | |
| Vanguard 15 | 15.25' | $3,999 | 3 | 1 |
| Cork 1720 | 26.25' | $12,836 | 3 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Chrysler Man-O-War 15?
- Comparable models include the Seascape 18, Aphrodite 101, Flying Tiger 10M. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.