Illusion 12 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jo Richards & Neil Graham·1981·~900 hulls·Illusion Yachts
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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
12' · 3.66 m
Displ.
700 lbs · 318 kg
First year
1981

The Illusion 12, more commonly known simply as the Illusion, is a sophisticated oneperson minikeelboat that delivers a "big boat" tactical experience within a 12foot hull. Designed in 1981 by Jo Richards and Neil Graham, the boat was inspired by the lines of the 12Metre Class yachts, specifically the British America’s Cup contender Lionheart. The design philosophy was to create a vessel that scaled down the physics and handling characteristics of a heavydisplacement yacht, allowing for highly technical racing in a solo format. Originally produced by Cassette Developments and later by several builders including Heirloom Yachts, the Illusion has become a staple of winter racing circuits, particularly in the United Kingdom.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,500
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
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Illusion 12 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$ 5,50011100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,670236
J-Composites J/112E$ 287,214218
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
X-Yachts X-61260'$ 281,494125
Tofinou 1239.34'$ 215,191114
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33031
Illusion 12You are here$ 5,50011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Illusion 12 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Illusion 12 over the past 12 months is $5,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Illusion 12 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Illusion 12 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Illusion 12 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Illusion 12 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Illusion 12 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Illusion 12 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Illusion 12?+
Comparable models include Esse 850, J-Composites J/112E, Herreshoff 12 1/2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.