Merit 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Paul Yates·1978·~780 hulls·Merit Marine Inc.
Merit 25 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
24.5' · 7.47 m
Displ.
2,900 lbs · 1,315 kg
First year
1978

The Merit 25, introduced in 1978 by Paul Yates and Merit Marine, emerged as a definitive force in the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) era. Designed to bridge the gap between a hardcore racing machine and a manageable weekend cruiser, the Merit 25 became a staple of American club racing, particularly in the Midwest and along the California coast. While it was often compared to the J/24, the Merit 25 was widely regarded as having a more forgiving motion and a slightly more voluminous interior for its size. Its design philosophy prioritized a high powertoweight ratio, utilizing a fractional rig and a highaspect fin keel that allowed it to excel in lighttomoderate air, a characteristic that spurred the growth of massive onedesign fleets across North America.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,000
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
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Merit 25 listings span 1 country. United States 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
United States$ 5,00011100.0%

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
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 54,2295831
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2303919
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4532513
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Beneteau First 25 S24.58'$ 49,990168
Pointer 2525.26'$ 100,938129
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,354105
Tomahawk 2525.33'$ 7,739107
S2 7.925.92'$ 11,000105
Schock Harbor 2525.75'$ 39,50092
Merit 25You are here$ 5,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Merit 25 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Merit 25 over the past 12 months is $5,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Merit 25 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Merit 25 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Merit 25 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Merit 25 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Merit 25 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Merit 25 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Merit 25?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Westerly Merlin 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.