Evolution 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Julian Everitt·1976·~75 hulls·Evolution Yachts Ltd.
Evolution 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
25.75' · 7.85 m
Displ.
4,853 lbs · 2,201 kg
First year
1976

The Evolution 26 stands as a quintessential example of the "performance cruiser" ethos that emerged from the UK in the late 1970s. Designed by Julian Everitt and built by Evolution Yachts in Southampton, this 25.75foot masthead sloop was engineered to bridge the gap between competitive Quarter Ton racing and family coastal cruising. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized fixed fins, the Evolution 26 was defined by its innovative vertical lifting keel, which retracted fully into the hull. This feature not only allowed the boat to access shallow estuaries and "take the ground" in tidal harbors but also lowered the center of gravity significantly when deployed, providing a level of stability often missing in trailorable yachts of this era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,726
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Ireland (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Evolution 26 listings span 1 country. Ireland 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
Ireland$ 8,72611100.0%

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'$ 11,2003616
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
MacGregor 26 D25.83'$ 17,000209
Pearson 2726.92'$ 10,999149
Nonsuch 2626'$ 19,900113
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105
Seaward 26 RK28.42'$ 60,000107
S2 7.925.92'$ 11,000105
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,12555
Evolution 26You are here$ 8,72611

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Evolution 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Evolution 26 over the past 12 months is $8,726. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Evolution 26 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Evolution 26 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Evolution 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Evolution 26 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Evolution 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Evolution 26 listings over the past 12 months are Ireland (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Evolution 26?+
Comparable models include Catalina Capri 26, Sadler 26, MacGregor 26 D. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.