Lotus 10.6 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan Wright·1980·~150 hulls·Lotus Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
34.75' · 10.59 m
Displ.
10,980 lbs · 4,980 kg
First year
1980

The Lotus 10.6, designed by the prolific New Zealand naval architect Alan Wright, stands as one of the most successful and enduring cruiserracers to emerge from the South Pacific during the late 1970s and 1980s. Known for balancing a highvolume interior with a slippery, wellmannered hull, the Lotus 10.6 was a departure from the narrow, pinchedstern designs of the IOR era. Instead, Wright focused on a broader beam and a flatter run aft, which granted the boat exceptional stability and internal living space that rivaled much larger vessels of its time. While many were professionally finished by yards such as Cavalier Yachts, the model was also available as a hullanddeck package, leading to a degree of variation in interior finish quality depending on the original builder.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 43,935
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Australia (50.0%) · New Zealand (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Lotus 10.6 listings span 2 countries. Australia leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by New Zealand.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 45,4772050.0%
New Zealand$ 40,6572250.0%

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
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J-Boats J/10935.25'$ 114,8053221
Dehler Optima 10133.14'$ 24,435249
Moody 33633.42'$ 53,7702414
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,054199
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,095138
One Design 80626.44'$ 15,650126
Dehler Duetta 8628.21'$ 13,963125
Elan 3130.84'$ 45,96094
Pearson 10M33'$ 15,00050
Lotus 10.6You are here$ 43,93542

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Lotus 10.6 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Lotus 10.6 over the past 12 months is $43,935. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Lotus 10.6 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Lotus 10.6 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Lotus 10.6 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Lotus 10.6 has decreased by 7.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Lotus 10.6 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Lotus 10.6 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (50.0%), New Zealand (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Lotus 10.6?+
Comparable models include J Boats J/105, J-Boats J/109, Dehler Optima 101. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.