Vanguard 15 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bob Ames·1992·Team Vanguard
Vanguard 15 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
15.25' · 4.65 m
Displ.
200 lbs · 91 kg
First year
1992

The Vanguard 15, commonly referred to as the V15, emerged in the early 1990s as a modern answer to the aging fleet of doublehanded tactical dinghies. Designed by naval architect Bob Ames in 1992 and originally manufactured by Vanguard Sailboats—later becoming part of the LaserPerformance stable—the vessel was conceived to be a "simpler, faster, and more durable" alternative to traditional classes like the Snipe or the International 420. At 15 feet in length with a beam of 5 feet 6 inches, the V15 balances a lightweight fiberglass hull with a generous sail plan, intentionally omitting the complexity of a trapeze or spinnaker to keep the focus on tactical racing and ease of use.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,000
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Vanguard 15 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 3,00042100.0%

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
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Excess 1548.43'$ 907,5732812
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450188
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,299185
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Adams 1033'$ 12,896142
Archambault Surpise31.3'$ 43,05295
Farr Class 40$ 65,15993
West Wight Wight Potter 1515'$ 4,00074
Vanguard 15You are here$ 3,00042
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Vanguard 15 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Vanguard 15 over the past 12 months is $3,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Vanguard 15 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Vanguard 15 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Vanguard 15 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Vanguard 15 has increased by 0.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Vanguard 15 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Vanguard 15 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Vanguard 15?+
Comparable models include Hobie Cat 16, Excess 15, J-Boats J/24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.