Island Class Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alfred Mylne·1929·~10 hulls·McGruer
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
7,060 lbs · 3,202 kg
First year
1929

The Island Class is a series of traditional glassreinforced plastic (GRP) dayboats, most notably represented by the Island Class 14 and its larger sibling, the Island Class 16. Originally developed in the United Kingdom by Island Boats, these vessels were conceived as "modern classics"—boats that maintain the elegant, heavydisplacement lines of 19thcentury working craft while utilizing contemporary materials for ease of maintenance. The Island Class occupies a specific niche in the nautical market, appealing to sailors who prioritize stability, aesthetic heritage, and seaworthiness over the highperformance metrics of modern racing dinghies. Often found in the estuaries of the South West of England and the Solent, these boats are recognized for their distinctive tanbark sails and highquality hardwood trim, which provide a visual bridge between the era of wooden boatbuilding and the practicalities of GRP ownership.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 68,450
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-5.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island Class listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 68,45021100.0%

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
Island Packet 2726.5'$ 29,9004010
Island Packet 3838'$ 102,0003819
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Island Packet 3131'$ 45,000339
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Island Packet 3535.33'$ 77,150128
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk V24.02'$ 87,5221010
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Island ClassYou are here$ 68,45021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Island Class cost?+
The median asking price for a used Island Class over the past 12 months is $68,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island Class sailboats are for sale?+
1 Island Class listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Island Class prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Island Class has decreased by 5.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Island Class sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island Class listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Island Class?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 27, Island Packet 38, Island Packet 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.