The Colvic Sailor 26 represents a definitive era in British yacht building, originating from the prolific Colvic Craft yard in Essex during the 1970s. Designed by Kenneth Collyer, the Sailor 26 was conceived as a robust, entry-level cruiser that prioritized seaworthiness and interior volume over outright racing speed. Like many of its stablemates from the Blackwater Estuary, the Sailor 26 was built with a heavy, hand-laid GRP hull that has earned a reputation for longevity. A significant portion of these vessels were sold as "hull and deck" packages for amateur completion, a business model that allowed Colvic to dominate the affordable cruising market but resulted in a vast spectrum of interior finishes and systems configurations across the surviving fleet.
Colvic Sailor 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Colvic
- Model
- Sailor 26
- Builder
- Colvic Craft
- Designer
- Ian Anderson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $8,014 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $5,343 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $5,403 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $8,108 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $5,410 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $9,468 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler 26 | 25.75' | $12,139 | 18 | 11 |
| Contessa 26 | 25.5' | $10,648 | 16 | 7 |
| Colvic Countess 28 | 28' | $13,187 | 15 | 3 |
| Westerly Centaur 26 | 26' | $6,725 | 14 | 4 |
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $16,230 | 13 | 3 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 26 | 26.08' | $19,497 | 10 | 5 |
| Colvic Sailor 29 | 29.5' | $21,302 | 9 | 4 |
| Colvic Sailor 26 | $6,086 | 8 | 3 | |
| Pearson 26 | 26.12' | $4,500 | 8 | 1 |
| Colvic Watson 28.5 | $9,130 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6,086 | 8 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Colvic Sailor 26 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Colvic Sailor 26 over the past 12 months is $6,086. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Colvic Sailor 26 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 8 Colvic Sailor 26 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Colvic Sailor 26 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Colvic Sailor 26 has decreased by 11.11% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Colvic Sailor 26?
- Comparable models include the Sadler 26, Contessa 26, Colvic Countess 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.