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Prindle 16 Sailboats for Sale

Geoff Prindle·1971·~9,000 hulls·Surfglas/Prindle/Performance Catamarans
Prindle 16 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16' · 4.88 m
Disp.
300 lbs · 136 kg
First year
1971

The Prindle 16, designed by Geoff Prindle in the early 1970s and manufactured by Surfglas and later Performance Catamarans Inc., stands as one of the most influential beach catamarans in the history of multihull sailing. Conceived during the "catamaran boom," the Prindle 16 was the primary technological rival to the Hobie 16. While its competitor focused on massmarket appeal and ubiquity, the Prindle 16 was engineered for the "purist" sailor, offering a hull design that prioritized fluid handling and reduced the notorious tendency of early cats to pitchpole. The boat’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the growth of Performance Catamarans Inc. in Santa Ana, California, eventually becoming part of the lineage that transitioned into Nacra Sailing.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,387
Asking price · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (60.0%) · Australia (20.0%) · New Zealand (20.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

View all Prindle 16 listings →Aggregated from multiple (unaffiliated) sources · refreshed hourly.

Where they're listed

Prindle 16 listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Australia and New Zealand.

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

Country view

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 8003360.0%
Australia$ 1,3841120.0%
New Zealand$ 1,6971120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 2,984248
Prindle 16You are here—$ 1,38755

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Prindle 16 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Prindle 16 over the past 12 months is $1,387. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Prindle 16 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Prindle 16 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Prindle 16 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Prindle 16 is down 0.2% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Prindle 16 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Prindle 16 listings over the past 12 months are United States (60.0%), Australia (20.0%), New Zealand (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Prindle 16?+
Comparable models include Hobie Cat 16. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.