Colgate 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jim Taylor·1996·~375 hulls·Precision Sailboat Works
Colgate 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
25.67' · 7.82 m
Displ.
2,600 lbs · 1,179 kg
First year
1996

The Colgate 26 is widely regarded as one of the most successful purposebuilt sailing trainers ever conceived. Developed in the mid1990s through a collaboration between Steve and Doris Colgate, founders of the Offshore Sailing School, and renowned naval architect Jim Taylor, the vessel was designed to replace the aging Soling fleet. The goal was to create a boat that combined the responsiveness of a sportboat with the stability and safety required for novice instruction. Built by the Porter brothers at Precision Boat Works, the Colgate 26 reflects the builder’s commitment to "quality built in," featuring a robust fiberglass construction that has allowed it to withstand the rigors of institutional use for decades. Its defining characteristic is an oversized, ergonomically optimized cockpit that prioritizes the comfort of an instructor and a crew of four, making it a staple for prestigious institutions including the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,000
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Active listings · 90 d
1
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-24.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Active listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Colgate 26 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 9 listings

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 25,00091100.0%

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
Catalina Capri 2626.17'$ 13,2002813
Sadler 2625.75'$ 12,1471811
Catalina 275 Sport27.5'$ 69,500171
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,655166
MacGregor 26 D25.83'$ 17,000144
Saffier SE 2626.25'$ 81,334106
Hunter Boats Horizon 2626.34'$ 11,806104
Nonsuch 2626'$ 21,400102
Colgate 26You are here$ 25,00091
Pearson 2626.12'$ 4,50081
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,00033

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Colgate 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Colgate 26 over the past 12 months is $25,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Colgate 26 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Colgate 26 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Colgate 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Colgate 26 has decreased by 24.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Colgate 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Colgate 26 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Colgate 26?+
Comparable models include Catalina Capri 26, Sadler 26, Catalina 275 Sport. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.