Lotus 9.2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Lotus 9.2
Brand: Lotus

Alan Wright·1975·~160 hulls·Lotus Yachts

Approximate drawing

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Hull type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 30.18' · 9.2 m
Displ.: 7,937 lbs · 3,600 kg
First year: 1975

The Lotus 9.2 represents a cornerstone of New Zealand’s "Golden Age" of boatbuilding, a period defined by the prolific output of designer Alan Wright and the rise of versatile GRP production yachts. Launched in the mid1970s, the 9.2 was designed to be a "stepup" boat—large enough for serious coastal cruising and offshore passagemaking, yet manageable enough for shorthanded club racing. Approximately 160 units were produced, primarily by Lotus Yachts (NZ), though the model's popularity led to several professional custom builds using Kauriglassed timber, a testament to the design's regional pedigree. It is widely regarded by publications like Boating New Zealand as one of the most successful 30footers ever built in the Southern Hemisphere, successfully balancing high internal volume with a hull that remains competitive on the race course decades after its debut.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 16,484

Ask, not sold · 3 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

3 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

-30.4%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Lotus 9.2. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

4 months · 3 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 2 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Jan 26	2	$ 19,888	—
Apr 26	1	$ 11,467	-42.3%

Where they're listed

Lotus 9.2 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 3 listings

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Australia	$ 16,484	3	1	100.0%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Contessa 32	32'	$ 33,662	59	33
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2	28.87'	$ 36,288	34	12
Bristol 29.9	29.92'	$ 11,700	14	1
Dehler Optima 92	30.18'	$ 20,070	12	7
Seamaster Sailer 925	28.25'	$ 10,705	12	6
S2 9.2 A	29.92'	$ 9,999	11	6
Morgan 32	31.92'	$ 24,931	10	2
S2 8.5	28'	$ 11,000	7	2
S2 9.2 C	29.92'	$ 14,450	6	0
Bristol 32	32'	$ 15,950	6	1
Lotus 9.2You are here	—	$ 16,484	3	1

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Lotus 9.2 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Lotus 9.2 over the past 12 months is $16,484. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Lotus 9.2 sailboats are for sale?+

1 Lotus 9.2 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Lotus 9.2 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Lotus 9.2 has decreased by 30.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.

04Where are Lotus 9.2 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Lotus 9.2 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a Lotus 9.2?+

Comparable models include Contessa 32, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2, Bristol 29.9. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.