Winner 9.50 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Winner 9.50 means considering a Van de Stadt-designed 9.50 m cruiser-racer of which roughly 300 were built from 1987 onward. The boat's foam-sandwich construction and open aft layout make it distinctive among small European used yachts, and the practical questions are about condition rather than concept.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The open aft chamber is the defining interior feature, removing the need for a bulkhead and door and enlarging the galley, with access to the aft sleeping area via the navi-corner. The aft berth is 1.34 metres, which is not enough for a restful night's sleep for two, so plan the aft space around single use or storage. A small wet room sits forward separating the saloon from the foredeck, and the saloon has sea berths.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Boats on the used market commonly come fitted with AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter. Heating, solar, lithium batteries, and a gennaker are often seen. Ex-charter history may mean heavier wear on the deck gear, so verify the condition of lever clamps, winches, and mast-foot blocks regardless of the electronics fitted.
What to Inspect
The first Winner 9.50 models had a right-angled opening to the foredeck where cracks formed under rigging load; later boats used a rounded passage to direct forces better, so confirm which generation you are viewing. The galvanised steel frame is hidden under topcoat and must be inspected carefully for cracks, and any rust means the keel seam needs outside inspection. Deck hardware such as lever clamps, winches, and blocks at the mast foot may be reaching the end of their service life, and dark gelcoat mirrors inclined to the sun chalk out.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Winner 9.50 typically appears on the used market in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
- Confirm forecastle passage shape (early right-angle vs later rounded)
- Inspect hidden steel frame for cracks; check keel seam if rust shows
- Test or replace aging lever clamps, winches, mast-foot blocks
- Measure aft berth usability for your crew plan
- Verify gelcoat condition on sun-facing dark surfaces
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Winner 9.50. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $ 33,739 | — |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $ 125,234 | +271.2% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $ 36,026 | -71.2% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $ 42,759 | +18.7% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $ 78,915 | +84.6% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $ 45,176 | -42.8% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $ 113,798 | +151.9% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $ 40,029 | -64.8% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $ 37,742 | -5.7% |
Where they're listed
Winner 9.50 listings appear across 3 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 5 (55.6%), followed by Germany and Switzerland.
Country view
9 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $ 45,176 | 5 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Germany | $ 40,029 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Switzerland | $ 43,258 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van De Stadt 30 | 31.06' | $ 33,136 | 24 | 8 |
| Winner 9.50You are here | — | $ 44,217 | 10 | 2 |
| Dehler Optima 98 | 32.15' | $ 28,364 | 9 | 4 |