Windward 850 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Simpson·1973 – 1982·Windward Marine Ltd.
Windward 850 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Disp.
6,300 lbs · 2,858 kg
First year
1973

The Windward 850 represents the pinnacle of the shortlived but respected production run by Windward Marine Ltd. in Richmond, British Columbia. Introduced in the late 1970s as a substantial upgrade to the builder's smaller Windward 24, the 850—named for its 8.5meter length—was designed by the prolific naval architect John Simpson. The vessel was specifically engineered to navigate the challenging, often unpredictable waters of the Pacific Northwest, where "stiffness" and structural integrity are prioritized over raw lightair speed. As a quintessential "pocket cruiser," the 850 bridged the gap between entrylevel daysailers and heavy bluewater yachts, offering a hull form that maximized interior volume without sacrificing the seakindliness required for the Strait of Georgia or the Inside Passage.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,750
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

3 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cobra Yachts 85028.5'$ 10,020145
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Windward 850You are here$ 10,75010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Windward 850 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Windward 850 over the past 12 months is $10,750. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Windward 850 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03What should I look at instead of a Windward 850?+
Comparable models include Cobra Yachts 850, S2 8.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.