Waarschip 725 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 8,727
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+17.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (70.0%) · Germany (20.0%) · Switzerland (10.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Waarschip 725 listings span 3 countries. Netherlands leads with 7 listings (70.0%), followed by Germany and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 6,9817270.0%
Germany$ 10,3272220.0%
Switzerland$ 33,9971010.0%

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
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Catalina 275 Sport27.5'$ 69,500182
Pointer 2525.26'$ 100,938129
Dehler Duetta 8628.21'$ 13,963125
Waarschip 725You are here$ 8,727115
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,354105
Tomahawk 2525.33'$ 7,739107
Winga 2525'$ 7,006106
Waarschip 36 LD35.43'$ 48,18086
Kirie 72024.67'$ 12,79985
Frauscher H-Boat27.25'$ 10,35610

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 $8,727. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Waarschip 725 sailboats are for sale?+
5 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 has increased by 17.3% over the last 3 months compared to 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 25% of Waarschip 725 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Waarschip 725?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Catalina 275 Sport, Pointer 25. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.