Magnum 8.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

1987·~100 hulls·Magnum Yacht Association
Magnum 8.5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.99' · 8.53 m
Displ.
3,086 lbs · 1,400 kg
First year
1987

The Magnum 8.5 is a highperformance coastal cruising catamaran that emerged from the vibrant multihull design scene in New Zealand. Developed primarily as a "bridgedeck" cruiser that fits within the strict parameters of the New Zealand 8.5meter Class, the model represents a successful attempt to blend blistering racepace performance with enough accommodation for a small family to cruise coastal waters. Built predominantly by Magnum Yachts in Auckland, the vessel was a key player in popularizing the "box rule" racing format, which emphasizes light displacement and a generous sailplantoweight ratio. Unlike many cats of its era that favored volume over velocity, the Magnum 8.5 utilizes narrow, highaspect hulls and a relatively lowprofile cabin top to minimize windage and maximize speed through the water.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,792
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Magnum 8.5 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 25,79210100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

8 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Outremer 4544.95'$ 521,4054424
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,687236
Alibi 5457.09'$ 1,290,0002115
Dragonfly 3535.04'$ 294,844196
Hudson 6665.94'$ 3,800,0001710
Catana Catamarans 5049.87'$ 1,238,043157
Outremer 4X48'$ 1,071,287103
Magnum 8.5You are here$ 25,79210

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Magnum 8.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Magnum 8.5 over the past 12 months is $25,792. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Magnum 8.5 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Magnum 8.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Magnum 8.5 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Magnum 8.5?+
Comparable models include Outremer 45, Esse 850, Alibi 54. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.