The Prindle 19 represents the technical apex of Geoff Prindle’s design career and a pivotal moment for Performance Catamarans Inc. during the high-performance beach cat boom of the 1980s. Designed to compete directly with the Olympic-class Tornado and the burgeoning Nacra fleet, the Prindle 19 was engineered for sailors who demanded more than just a recreational day trip. It was one of the first production beach catamarans to move away from the "banana" shaped asymmetrical hulls of the era, opting instead for a sophisticated symmetrical hull design that required the use of daggerboards. This shift allowed for significantly better pointing angles and reduced drag, cementing the boat’s reputation as a serious racing machine.
Prindle 19 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Prindle
- Model
- 19
- Builder
- Performance Catamarans
- Designer
- Richard Loutek
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $4,995 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair 27 | 27' | $37,500 | 21 | 7 |
| Esse 850 | 27.89' | $53,601 | 19 | 6 |
| Cape Cutter 19 | 23.62' | $17,964 | 14 | 9 |
| Catana Catamarans 50 | 49.87' | $1,254,823 | 13 | 6 |
| Dragonfly 800 | 26.25' | $37,115 | 11 | 3 |
| Rhodes 19 | 19.17' | $3,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Hobie Cat 18 | 18' | $1,322 | 4 | 2 |
| Menger Cat 19 | 19' | $12,945 | 4 | 1 |
| Hobie 33 | 33' | $18,000 | 3 | 1 |
| Prindle 19 | $4,995 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4,995 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Prindle 19 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Prindle 19 over the past 12 months is $4,995. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Prindle 19 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Prindle 19 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Prindle 19 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Prindle 19 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Prindle 19?
- Comparable models include the Corsair 27, Esse 850, Cape Cutter 19. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.