Nimble 25 Arctic Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Nimble 25 Arctic
Brand: Nimble

Ted Brewer·1988 – 1993·Nimble Boats Works Inc.

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type: Monohull · centerboard
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 26' · 7.92 m
Displ.: 2,900 lbs · 1,315 kg
First year: 1988

The Nimble 25 Arctic occupies a unique position in the pantheon of American pocket trawlers, representing a specialized evolution of the "cruising tug" concept. Designed by the legendary Edward "Ted" Brewer, this 25foot vessel was envisioned as a trailerable, seaworthy alternative to the massproduced cruisers of the late 20th century. While Nimble Boat Works in Florida initially gained fame for its doubleended sailboats, the Arctic—alongside its siblings, the Nomad and Wanderer—cemented the builder's reputation for producing characterrich powerboats. The Arctic model is specifically distinguished by its fully enclosed pilothouse and robust profile, designed to extend the cruising season into the colder months and more challenging latitudes that its name suggests.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 20,500

Ask, not sold · 2 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

2 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

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Countries with listings

Canada (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Nimble 25 Arctic. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

5 months · 2 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 2 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Sep 25	1	$ 25,500	—
Jan 26	1	$ 15,500	-39.2%

Where they're listed

Nimble 25 Arctic listings span 2 countries. Canada leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Canada	$ 25,500	1	0	50.0%
United States	$ 15,500	1	0	50.0%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Nauticat 33	33.17'	$ 73,995	76	41
Hunter Boats Pilot 27	—	$ 26,257	21	13
Northshore 25 MS	25.23'	$ 33,656	20	12
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I	29.25'	$ 30,801	18	10
LM 28	28'	$ 24,962	18	8
Cornish Crabbers 26	26.21'	$ 80,788	11	9
Jeanneau Tonic 23	23.94'	$ 11,053	11	4
Schock Harbor 25	25.75'	$ 39,500	9	2
Cabo Rico 400	42'	$ 154,900	9	3
Roberts 25	25'	$ 9,496	8	0
Nimble 25 ArcticYou are here	—	$ 20,500	2	0

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nimble 25 Arctic cost?+

The median asking price for a used Nimble 25 Arctic over the past 12 months is $20,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Nimble 25 Arctic sailboats are for sale?+

2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Where are Nimble 25 Arctic sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Nimble 25 Arctic listings over the past 12 months are Canada (50.0%), United States (50.0%).

04What should I look at instead of a Nimble 25 Arctic?+

Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Hunter Boats Pilot 27, Northshore 25 MS. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.