The Irwin 65 and its slightly elongated successor, the Irwin 68, represent the zenith of Ted Irwin’s "more is more" philosophy. Introduced in the early 1980s, these vessels were designed to provide the maximum possible volume and luxury for the price, effectively dominating the Caribbean crewed charter market for over a decade. The 65/68 series was not merely a boat but a floating platform for entertainment and long-range tropical cruising. While the 65 featured a more traditional transom, the 68—introduced later in the production run—featured an integrated "sugar scoop" swim platform, which extended the hull length and provided easier water access, a critical feature for its primary role in the charter trade. According to the Irwin Yachts official model history, the model was the largest production sailboat being built in the United States at the time of its release.
Irwin 65/68 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Irwin
- Model
- 65/68
- Builder
- Irwin Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Irwin
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | $82,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | $197,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon Sixty 5 | 67.42' | $3,583,500 | 18 | 14 |
| Irwin 41 | 41.5' | $45,110 | 10 | 2 |
| Irwin 43-CC Mk III | 45.5' | $69,900 | 10 | 6 |
| Irwin 38-2 | 40' | $35,750 | 10 | 4 |
| Irwin 52 | 52' | $129,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Irwin 44 | 43.5' | $49,900 | 6 | 4 |
| Swan 68 | 67.68' | $739,010 | 6 | 3 |
| Irwin 65/68 | $370,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| Irwin 38-1 | 37.75' | $18,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Irwin 65/68 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Irwin 65/68 over the past 12 months is $370,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Irwin 65/68 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Irwin 65/68 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Irwin 65/68?
- Comparable models include the Lagoon Sixty 5, Irwin 41, Irwin 43-CC Mk III. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.