Winner 9.00 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Winner 9.00 means looking at a German-built performance cruiser introduced in 2013 as the successor to the Winner 9.50, designed by Cees van Tongeren and offered continuously since. On the used side you are buying a nine-meter fiberglass sloop of design category A, with a vacuum-infused foam-core topsides and a laminated deck-hull joint — a boat the original trade tests called extremely well built and equipped.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most used Winner 9.00 boats follow the standard interior: a spacious saloon with sea berths, aft and forward cabins for four, an L-shaped galley with assorted stove options, and a chart table seated facing forward. A bathroom sits on the companionway and a toilet room with oil locker is part of the plan. Because the model was offered with three draughts — about 4'1", 5'3", or 6'3" — you will see examples with each keel fitted; the keel foundations are identical across Winners, so a later change of draught is physically possible. Tiller boats are the standard single-handed layout, though some carry the optional Jefa side-swiveling wheel.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped 9.00s on the market commonly feature a heating system and a bow thruster. Hot water and teak decks are also commonly fitted, speaking to owner comfort and the classic look. On the navigation front, AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter are commonly found, giving a buyer a near-complete modern cockpit. The builder's a la carte options mean a used boat's inventory varies, but the common tier already covers power, warmth, and electronics without aftermarket guesswork.
What to Inspect
The laminated deck-hull connection is meant to stay leak-free, and isophthalic resins were used to prevent osmotic blistering a builder-stated defense against hull degradation. Because the keel can be changed later on identical foundations, inspect the keel-hull interface for any signs of previous swap or stressed fastenings. Confirm which of the three draughts is fitted and whether the keel shows grounding wear. The handcrafted interior was noted as rare for the size, so check joinery for water staining near the companionway bathroom.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Winner 9.00 boats typically appear in Germany and Switzerland. For a buyer, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Verify draught and keel condition against your cruising grounds
- Confirm heating, bow thruster, and nav suite are present and serviced
- Inspect teak decks and companionway bathroom for leaks
- Prefer a documented single-handed tiller or specified Jefa wheel
- Expect a customizable, ocean-capable 30-footer with classic appeal
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Winner 9.00. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 2 | $218,338 | — |
Where they're listed
Winner 9.00 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $218,338 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner 9.50 | 31.17' | $ 43,060 | 14 | 3 |
| Italia Yachts 9.98 | 33.79' | $ 310,095 | 9 | 0 |
| J/BOATS J/9 | 27.95' | $ 175,000 | 9 | 8 |
| Winner 9.00You are here | — | $ 218,338 | 2 | 0 |