Kelt 8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gilles Ollier·1977 – 1984·Kelt Marine
Kelt 8 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26.25' · 8 m
Displ.
5,291 lbs · 2,400 kg
First year
1977

The Kelt 8, often referred to as the Kelt 8m or the Kelt 800, stands as a pivotal design in the history of Kelt Marine, representing the shipyard’s transition into highvolume, performanceoriented family cruisers. Launched in the late 1970s and designed by the renowned Gilles Ollier—who would later become worldfamous for his recordbreaking offshore catamarans—the Kelt 8 was a precursor to the modern "widebeam" cruiser. With a beam of nearly three meters on a hull length of just eight meters, it offered a level of stability and interior volume that was revolutionary for its era, successfully bridging the gap between a spirited club racer and a reliable family coastal voyager.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,890
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-32.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Greece (60.0%) · France (20.0%) · Ireland (20.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Kelt 8 listings span 3 countries. Greece leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by France and Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 11,0533160.0%
France$ 3,4901120.0%
Ireland$ 4,5381020.0%

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
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4375937
Tofinou 826.25'$ 98,010235
Tartan 3131.33'$ 34,000184
Jeanneau Attalia 3230.54'$ 23,8971810
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Elan 3130.84'$ 45,95894
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Kelt 8You are here$ 9,89052

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Kelt 8 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Kelt 8 over the past 12 months is $9,890. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Kelt 8 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Kelt 8 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Kelt 8 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Kelt 8 has decreased by 32.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Kelt 8 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Kelt 8 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (60.0%), France (20.0%), Ireland (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Kelt 8?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Tofinou 8, Tartan 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.