Paper Tiger Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Given·1967
Paper Tiger drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
13.98' · 4.26 m
Displ.
160 lbs · 73 kg
First year
1967

The Paper Tiger Catamaran is a quintessential highperformance, singlehanded racing craft that has maintained a dominant presence in the Southern Hemisphere’s smallboat racing scene since its inception in 1968. Designed by New Zealander Ron Given, the vessel was originally conceived as a lightweight plywood stitchandglue project but has evolved into a sophisticated fiberglass and foamsandwich onedesign class under premier builders like Formula Sailcraft. At 13 feet 11 inches (4.24 meters) in length and with a remarkably low minimum sailing weight of just 73 kilograms (161 lbs), the Paper Tiger offers a pure, visceral connection to the water. It occupies a unique space in the multihull world, eschewing the trapeze common in other highspeed catamarans in favor of a demanding "hiking" style of sailing that prioritizes tactical precision and physical fitness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,175
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 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

Paper Tiger listings span 1 country. New Zealand leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
New Zealand$ 3,17522100.0%

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
Jeanneau 1445.83'$ 645,8719448
Corsair 2727'$ 37,5002710
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3512510
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,687236
Corsair F-24 Mk II24.17'$ 27,0002110
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450175
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Adams 1033'$ 12,896142
Corsair 31/F-3130.83'$ 85,000132
Dragonfly 80026.25'$ 36,799124
Paper TigerYou are here$ 3,17522

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Paper Tiger cost?+
The median asking price for a used Paper Tiger over the past 12 months is $3,175. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Paper Tiger sailboats are for sale?+
2 Paper Tiger listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Paper Tiger prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Paper Tiger has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Paper Tiger sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Paper Tiger listings over the past 12 months are New Zealand (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Paper Tiger?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau 14, Corsair 27, Performance 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.