MacWester 26 Sailboats for Sale

CSJ Roy·1964 – 1972·~400 hulls·Macwester Marine Co. Ltd.
MacWester 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Disp.
6,720 lbs · 3,048 kg
First year
1964

The Macwester 26 stands as a seminal design in the history of British production boatbuilding, serving as the vessel that launched Macwester Marine Co. Ltd. into the mainstream in 1964. Designed by the company’s founder, C.S.J. "Jim" Roy, the Macwester 26 was specifically engineered to meet the needs of the emerging family cruising market in the United Kingdom. With a heavydisplacement hull and a robust GRP layup, it prioritized safety and interior volume over racing prowess. Approximately 400 of these hulls were produced, establishing a template for the "stubby" but seaworthy cruiser that could handle the rugged conditions of the English Channel and North Sea while being capable of "taking the ground" in tidal harbors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,717
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (83.3%) · Spain (16.7%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

MacWester 26 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 5 (83.3%), followed by Spain.

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

Country view

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 4,7175483.3%
Spain$ 15,4511016.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Victoria 2626'$ 24,2532711
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,108246
Grampian 2626'$ 7,50070
MacWester 26You are here$ 4,71764

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used MacWester 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used MacWester 26 over the past 12 months is $4,717. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many MacWester 26 sailboats are for sale?+
4 MacWester 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are MacWester 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the MacWester 26 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are MacWester 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used MacWester 26 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (83.3%), Spain (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a MacWester 26?+
Comparable models include Victoria 26, Sadler 26, Grampian 26. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.