The Tanzer 27 arrived in the mid-1980s as the final evolutionary step for Tanzer Industries before the firm’s dissolution in 1986. While the Tanzer 22 and 26 solidified the builder's reputation for reliability, the 27 was a departure—a modern, performance-oriented cruiser designed to compete with the new wave of French and American production boats. Designed by Johann Tanzer, it aimed to rectify the perceived "boxiness" of earlier models by incorporating a sleeker coachroof, a more efficient underbody, and an interior layout that was highly sophisticated for a vessel under 30 feet. Because of the company’s bankruptcy shortly after its introduction, the Tanzer 27 remains one of the rarer finds on the secondary market, often viewed as a "refined" Tanzer that combines the brand's legendary build quality with modern ergonomic sensibilities.
Tanzer 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Tanzer
- Model
- 27
- Builder
- Tanzer Industries Ltd.
- Designer
- C. Raymond Hunt
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - ??
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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 2025 | 1 | $7,500 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $5,900 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 27 | 26.83' | $7,725 | 62 | 19 |
| Com-Pac 27/2 | 29.58' | $23,500 | 22 | 5 |
| Moody 27 | 27.67' | $16,230 | 13 | 3 |
| C&C 27 Mk V | 26.5' | $17,500 | 11 | 5 |
| Pearson 27 | 26.92' | $7,000 | 10 | 4 |
| Northshore 27 | 26.97' | $20,401 | 10 | 4 |
| Tartan 28 | 28.25' | $23,250 | 10 | 3 |
| Jaguar 27 | 26.83' | $10,986 | 8 | 4 |
| Morgan 27 | 27.5' | $6,950 | 6 | 4 |
| Mirage Yachts 27 | 27.17' | $8,000 | 4 | 2 |
| Tanzer 27 | $5,900 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $5,900 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Tanzer 27 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Tanzer 27 over the past 12 months is $5,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Tanzer 27 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Tanzer 27 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Tanzer 27?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 27, Com-Pac 27/2, Moody 27. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.