Friendship 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jac. de Ridder·1978·Friendship Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26.57' · 8.1 m
Displ.
3,869 lbs · 1,755 kg
First year
1978

The Friendship 26, designed by the prolific Dutch naval architect Jac. de Ridder, represents a quintessential example of the 1970s and 80s European cruiserracer evolution. Launched at a time when fiberglass construction was maturing, this 8meter yacht was positioned as a versatile family cruiser capable of both inland water exploration and coastal passagemaking. Produced by the Meijer shipyard in Lemmer, Netherlands, it sought to bridge the gap between the compact Friendship 22 and the more substantial 28, offering a balanced platform that prioritized cockpit space and manageable sail plans. Its enduring presence on the secondhand market in Northern Europe is a testament to its build quality and the "big boat" feel it provides within a relatively small footprint.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,970
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (50.0%) · Germany (37.5%) · Switzerland (12.5%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Friendship 26 listings span 3 countries. Netherlands leads with 4 listings (50.0%), followed by Germany and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 9,1924250.0%
Germany$ 7,9123137.5%
Switzerland$ 2,5441012.5%

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
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1093916
Friendship 2828.54'$ 14,7762413
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Victoria 2626'$ 23,5602212
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,765176
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Hunter Boats Horizon 2626.34'$ 12,051114
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Friendship 26You are here$ 7,97083
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Victoria 2626'$ 26,86266

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Friendship 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Friendship 26 over the past 12 months is $7,970. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Friendship 26 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Friendship 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Friendship 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Friendship 26 has increased by 0.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Friendship 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Friendship 26 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (50.0%), Germany (37.5%), Switzerland (12.5%).
05Do Friendship 26 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Friendship 26 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 19.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Friendship 26?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Friendship 28, Sadler 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.