Nonsuch 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Mark Ellis Design·1981 – 1988·Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd.
Nonsuch 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Displ.
8,500 lbs · 3,856 kg
First year
1981

The Nonsuch 26, produced by Hinterhoeller Yachts, represents a radical departure from traditional yacht design that redefined the expectations for a 26foot cruising vessel. Conceived by Gordon Fisher and designed by the prolific Mark Ellis, the 26 was the second model in the Nonsuch line, following the massive success of the Nonsuch 30. Launched in the early 1980s, the boat married the traditional "catboat" aesthetic—characterized by a beam roughly equal to half the waterline length and a single, forwardmounted mast—with modern underwater geometry and Hinterhoeller’s legendary build quality. The result is a vessel that offers the interior volume of a typical 32footer and a simplified sailing experience that remains a benchmark for shorthanded coastal cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,900
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+38.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (80.0%) · Canada (20.0%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nonsuch 26 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (80.0%), followed by Canada.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 19,9008180.0%
Canada$ 36,6132120.0%

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
Nonsuch 3030.33'$ 39,9005715
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,765176
Nonsuch 26You are here$ 19,900113
Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 26 Classic26'$ 25,900112
Nonsuch Nonsuch 30 Classic30.33'$ 37,000103
Nonsuch 3636'$ 74,700103
Northshore 2726.97'$ 18,992102
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Nonsuch 3333.42'$ 76,10985
Victoria 2626'$ 26,86266

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nonsuch 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nonsuch 26 over the past 12 months is $19,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nonsuch 26 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Nonsuch 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nonsuch 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nonsuch 26 has increased by 38.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nonsuch 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nonsuch 26 listings over the past 12 months are United States (80.0%), Canada (20.0%).
05Do Nonsuch 26 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Nonsuch 26 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nonsuch 26?+
Comparable models include Nonsuch 30, Sadler 26, Contessa 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.