Waarschip 725 Sailboats for Sale

W. Akkerman/K. Kremer·1968 – 1976·~1,000 hulls·Waarschip
Waarschip 725 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23.79' · 7.25 m
Disp.
2,646 lbs · 1,200 kg
First year
1968

The Waarschip 725, affectionately known across Europe as the "Quarter Tonner," stands as the quintessential representative of the Dutch yard’s philosophy: combining highperformance racing lines with the accessibility of plywood construction. Launched in the late 1960s and designed by the duo of Willem Akkerman and Klaas Kremer, the 725 was engineered specifically to compete under the International Offshore Rule (IOR) Quarter Ton class. Its distinctive multichine hull, which mimics the appearance of traditional clinker (lapstrake) planking, was not merely an aesthetic choice but a structural strategy to provide rigidity and strength to a lightweight plywood skin. While many were delivered as factoryfinished yachts, the 725's legacy is inextricably linked to the DIY movement, as hundreds were sold as precisioncut kits, allowing amateur builders to produce a competitive offshore racer in their own backyards.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,538
Asking price · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (70.0%) · Germany (20.0%) · Switzerland (10.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Waarschip 725 listings appear across 3 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 7 (70.0%), followed by Germany and Switzerland.

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

Country view

10 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 6,8307170.0%
Germany$ 10,1032020.0%
Switzerland$ 33,9971010.0%

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Waarschip 725 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Waarschip 725 over the past 12 months is $8,538. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Waarschip 725 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Waarschip 725 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Waarschip 725 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Waarschip 725 is down 10.7% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Waarschip 725 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Waarschip 725 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (70.0%), Germany (20.0%), Switzerland (10.0%).
05Do Waarschip 725 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Waarschip 725 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.5% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.