Marauder 8.4 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan Wright·1976 – 1989·~200 hulls·Bruce Hopwood Yachts Ltd
Marauder 8.4 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.56' · 8.4 m
Displ.
5,611 lbs · 2,545 kg
First year
1976

The Marauder 8.4 is a quintessential New Zealand cruiserracer designed by the prolific Alan Wright in 1976. Conceived as a response to a growing demand for fractional rigs, lighter displacement, and increased interior volume, the design struck a remarkable balance between familyoriented comfort and offshore resilience. Production was largely centered in Auckland, with Bruce Hopwood Yachts Ltd and Marine Composites producing fiberglass versions, though a significant number were also built from plans in woodstrip or plywood. According to historical records from the Marauder 8.4 Owners Association, approximately 200 units were produced before the 1987 share market crash and local luxury taxes effectively halted production. The model remains a staple of the Hauraki Gulf sailing scene, prized for its ability to handle the "wild and woolly" conditions typical of the region.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,980
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
New Zealand (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Marauder 8.4 listings span 1 country. New Zealand 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
New Zealand$ 10,98011100.0%

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
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 44,6252812
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,089269
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Dehler 3939'$ 133,809199
Dehler Duetta 9430.84'$ 27,8961610
Dehler Duetta 8628.21'$ 13,963125
Tomahawk 2525.33'$ 7,739107
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Pearson 10M33'$ 15,00050
Marauder 8.4You are here$ 10,98011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Marauder 8.4 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Marauder 8.4 over the past 12 months is $10,980. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Marauder 8.4 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Marauder 8.4 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Marauder 8.4 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Marauder 8.4 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Marauder 8.4 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Marauder 8.4 listings over the past 12 months are New Zealand (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Marauder 8.4?+
Comparable models include Morgan 383/384, J-Boats J/80, CS 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.