Sadler 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David Sadler·1981·~200 hulls·Sadler Yachts
Sadler 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
25.75' · 7.85 m
Disp.
4,800 lbs · 2,177 kg
First year
1981

The Sadler 26 emerged in 1981 as the refined successor to the groundbreaking Sadler 25. Designed by David Sadler, it was engineered to provide more internal volume, greater stability, and improved performance over its predecessor while maintaining the brand's core identity of "unsinkable" construction. This was achieved through a twinskin hull design where the void between the inner and outer fiberglass moldings was filled with closedcell polyurethane foam. This method not only provided massive reserve buoyancy but also offered exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation, a rarity for vessels in the 26foot class. Approximately 300 units were produced before the model was eventually superseded by the Sadler 29, cementing its place as a quintessential British coastal cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,090
Ask, not sold · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
15
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (87.0%) · Ireland (13.0%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sadler 26 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 20 listings (87.0%), followed by Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

23 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 10,090201387.0%
Ireland$ 17,8993213.0%

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
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4215937
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3054829
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,0983916
Sadler 26You are here$ 10,0902315
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,6682113
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,2401811
Saffier SE 2626.25'$ 80,347136
Hunter Boats Horizon 2626.34'$ 12,040114
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Victoria 2626'$ 26,83866

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sadler 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sadler 26 over the past 12 months is $10,090. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sadler 26 sailboats are for sale?+
15 Sadler 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sadler 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sadler 26 has increased by 6.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sadler 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sadler 26 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (87.0%), Ireland (13.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Sadler 26?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Sadler 32, Westerly Griffon 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.