Silhouette Mk III Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Robert Tucker·1967 – 1972·~365 hulls·Hurley Marine Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
17.25' · 5.26 m
Displ.
1,288 lbs · 584 kg
First year
1967

The Silhouette Mk III represents the definitive fiberglass evolution of Robert Tucker’s most famous design, a vessel that arguably did more to democratize coastal cruising in postwar Britain than any other. While the original 1954 Silhouette (the Mk I) was a plywood "buildityourself" project, the Mk III emerged in the mid1960s as a sophisticated production cruiser built by Hurley Marine. At 17 feet 3 inches, it was designed to be easily trailered yet stout enough to handle the choppy waters of the English Channel. The Mk III is distinguished from its predecessors by a streamlined coachroof and an improved hulltodeck joint, moving away from the "stepped" doghouse look of the Mk II toward a sleeker, more modern profile. According to technical archives maintained by the Hurley Owners Association, the Mk III was the final refined version of the standard 17foot hull before the design was expanded into larger variants like the S21.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,693
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Silhouette Mk III listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 2,69311100.0%

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
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1093916
Moody 31 Mk II30.75'$ 33,5953815
C&C 30 Mk I30'$ 18,0002512
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,7321710
Westerly Centaur 2626'$ 6,726166
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,79385
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540
Hurley Mk IIIYou are here$ 2,69311

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Silhouette Mk III cost?+
The median asking price for a used Silhouette Mk III over the past 12 months is $2,693. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Silhouette Mk III sailboats are for sale?+
1 Silhouette Mk III listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Silhouette Mk III prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Silhouette Mk III has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Silhouette Mk III sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Silhouette Mk III listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Silhouette Mk III?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Moody 31 Mk II, C&C 30 Mk I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.