The Whiting 1/4 Tonner, immortalized by the legendary prototype Magic Bus, remains a hallmark of New Zealand’s dominance in the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era during the mid-1970s. Designed by the late Paul Whiting—a visionary whose career was tragically cut short at sea—this model was engineered to exploit the nuances of the Quarter Ton rating with a focus on light-air performance and surfing capabilities. The design famously challenged the international status quo at the 1976 Quarter Ton World Championship in Corpus Christi, where its "skiff-like" performance secured a historic victory. The production evolution of this racing pedigree is most commonly found in the Whiting 26, which utilized the same high-performance hull lines while making concessions for club-level racing and limited coastal cruising.
Whiting 1/4 Ton Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Whiting
- Model
- 1/4 Ton
- Builder
- Whiting Yachts
- Designer
- Paul Whiting
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1977 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $13,243 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffier SE 24 | 26.25' | $162,998 | 17 | 8 |
| Aphrodite 101 | 32.6' | $20,027 | 15 | 4 |
| J-Boats J/24 | 24' | $5,857 | 14 | 9 |
| Flying Tiger 10M | 32.58' | $20,702 | 12 | 9 |
| Contessa Ood 34 | 33.67' | $20,288 | 8 | 4 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| X-Yachts X-99 | 32.67' | $29,334 | 5 | 2 |
| Abbott 33 | 33.29' | $18,450 | 4 | 3 |
| Cork 1720 | 26.25' | $12,842 | 3 | 3 |
| Whiting 1/4 Ton | $13,243 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tartan 10 | 33.14' | $8,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $13,243 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Whiting 1/4 Ton cost?
- The median asking price for a used Whiting 1/4 Ton over the past 12 months is $13,243. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Whiting 1/4 Ton sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Whiting 1/4 Ton listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Whiting 1/4 Ton?
- Comparable models include the Saffier SE 24, Aphrodite 101, J-Boats J/24. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.