Dyer Dhow Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philip Rhodes / Charles Wittholz/Dyer·1944·~6,500 hulls·Dyer Boats
Dyer Dhow drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
9' · 2.74 m
Displ.
106 lbs · 48 kg
First year
1944

The Dyer Dhow is one of the most enduring icons of American smallcraft design, representing a bridge between the utilitarian requirements of World War II and the postwar explosion of recreational fiberglass boating. Designed by company founder William "Bill" Dyer with input from naval architects like Philip Rhodes, the Dhow was originally conceived as a lightweight, stackable plywood lifeboat for the U.S. Navy. Its transformation into a fiberglass staple in 1949 marked a pivotal moment in marine history, making it one of the first production fiberglass boats ever built. Characterized by its distinctive pram bow and hardchine hull, the Dhow has served as the quintessential yacht tender and training vessel for more than seven decades, maintained by Dyer Boats at their facility in Warren, Rhode Island.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,500
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dyer Dhow listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 3,50010100.0%

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
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Marshall 22 Cat22.18'$ 17,900137
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Drascombe Coaster21.75'$ 18,34662
Dyer DhowYou are here$ 3,50010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dyer Dhow cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dyer Dhow over the past 12 months is $3,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dyer Dhow sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Dyer Dhow sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dyer Dhow listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Dyer Dhow?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Cape Dory 36, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.