Martin 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Don Martin·1995·~110 hulls·Martin Yachts Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16' · 4.88 m
Displ.
730 lbs · 331 kg
First year
1995

The Martin 16 is a specialized, highperformance keelboat that redefined the possibilities of accessible sailing upon its debut in 1995. Designed by Don Martin of Martin Yachts Ltd., the vessel was engineered specifically to provide sailors with physical disabilities a platform that is both highperforming and inherently safe. Unlike many adapted boats that prioritize stability at the total expense of speed, the Martin 16 utilizes a weighted bulb keel and a sophisticated hull form to ensure it remains competitive and responsive. The design philosophy centers on a "cockpitwithinacockpit" configuration, where the sailor sits in a fixed, forwardfacing seat, allowing for total control of the vessel via a joystick or optional electronic powerassist systems. According to the AbleSail Network, the boat’s design has been instrumental in opening the sport to quadriplegic sailors and those with significant mobility challenges, effectively leveling the playing field in inclusive racing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3512510
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,687236
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6722013
Saffier SE 2426.25'$ 161,734198
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,299185
Adams 1033'$ 12,896142
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33431

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Martin 16?+
Comparable models include Hobie Cat 16, Performance 28, Esse 850. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.