The Island Sharpie 26 is a distinct production fiberglass adaptation of the Norwalk Islands Sharpie series designed by the legendary Bruce Kirby, most famous for creating the Laser. Blending 19th-century American workboat aesthetics with 20th-century performance engineering, this 26-foot coastal cruiser was specifically manufactured by Island Boatshop to offer a "thin-water" specialist capable of sailing where most keelboats cannot venture. Unlike the many plywood/epoxy versions of this design built by amateurs, the Island Sharpie 26 brought industrial consistency to the cat-ketch configuration, featuring a ballasted centerboard and unstayed masts that simplify the sailing experience for solo or shorthanded crews.
Island Sharpie 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Island
- Model
- Sharpie 26
- Builder
- Various
- Designer
- Bruce Kirby
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $21,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacGregor 26 D | 25.83' | $17,000 | 14 | 4 |
| Nonsuch 26 | 26' | $22,900 | 10 | 2 |
| Saffier SE 26 | 26.25' | $81,287 | 10 | 6 |
| Com-Pac Picnic Cat | 14' | $6,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Cornish Crabbers 26 | 26.21' | $94,610 | 7 | 6 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 30 | 30.5' | $35,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Dragonfly 25 | 25.25' | $115,959 | 6 | 1 |
| Hunter 26 | 25.75' | $15,000 | 3 | 3 |
| MacGregor 26 S | 25.82' | $11,596 | 2 | 0 |
| Island Sharpie 26 | $21,500 | 1 | 1 | |
| Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 21 | 24.83' | $50,720 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Island Sharpie 26 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Island Sharpie 26 over the past 12 months is $21,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Island Sharpie 26 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Island Sharpie 26 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Island Sharpie 26 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Island Sharpie 26 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Island Sharpie 26?
- Comparable models include the MacGregor 26 D, Nonsuch 26, Saffier SE 26. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.