The momentum gained in July carried well into August, defying the historical downward trend and surpassing last year’s August figures. In line with reports from the superyacht segment, the sailing market showed a soft but steady rise in both total volume and value.

 

An increased median time on the market, coupled with growth in sales volume, suggests that older inventory was finally changing hands. The number of newcomers dropped by 10%. Combined with the higher total value and average asking price, this points to an inflow of more luxurious vessels.

Take a deeper dive into the sailing multihull and monohull segments — and explore the newly added power multihulls — below.

 

Sailing Multihulls: Momentum with a Twist

 

Multihulls maintained their positive trend in August, with a 19% increase in sales by volume. The dip in total value and average asking price was anticipated, as July’s results had been inflated by several high-profile transactions that did not repeat this month. Even so, August’s sales volume outperformed post-pandemic levels and aligned more closely with pandemic-year activity. Despite a 20% drop in total value, which still reached over $28 million, results were stronger than last year’s.

 

The average sold price fell by 32% to about $370,000, with the average length also decreasing, reflecting fewer high-value sales. The median discount narrowed slightly, and combined with the unusual sales activity, may signal that buyers are starting to lose leverage and that a gradual shift toward a seller’s market could be ahead.

 

Lagoon retained first place by volume and value, while Leopard moved onto the podium for the first time and, along with Fountaine Pajot, edged Corsair out of the top three.

 

Among the month’s most notable sales was a rare charter-oriented Matrix Yachts Silhouette 760 Kings Ransom (2008), sold for $1.95 million. Another significant transaction came from the eco-performance segment, with an Itacatamarans ITA 14.99 (2020) selling for €1 million (about $1.2 million).

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August’s transactions nudged North America’s year-to-date share upward by 1% in both volume and value, reaching 49% and 34% respectively. Europe’s share declined by 2% in volume and 3% in value. The Caribbean held steady, while the rest of the world grew by one percent in both measures.

 

North America’s gains, together with the unusually active August, may be linked to tariff policies now solidifying along with new tax incentives, which appear to be pushing buyers toward the brokerage market and particularly toward vessels already imported into the United States.

Active Sailing Multihull Listings

August extended the upward trend with a modest 5% rise in new listings, as well as total value and average asking price. Buyers now face a market of more capable, better-equipped yachts, with average asks climbing to $780,000. By month’s end, more than 2,600 sailing multihulls were on the market, representing 20% of the global sailboat brokerage fleet by volume, an increase of 1% from July.

Charter-ready options included the Mystique Yachts Silhouette 80 Skye (2023) <link: https://justcatamarans.net/catamaran-listing/2023-mystique-silhouette-800-skye/>, asking $4,495,000 with U.S. duty paid, represented by Scott Mayer — for those who missed the Matrix Yachts Silhouette 760 Kings Ransom (2008), this is another opportunity to leverage bonus depreciation. On the performance side, the Gunboat 80 Highland Fling 18 (2023) joined the market, a rare offering not to be overlooked.

Sailing Monohulls: Holding Strong with Value Growth

Monohulls saw a slight 2% dip in sales volume (though figures remained above last year’s), while total value climbed 18% to nearly $82 million. This level surpassed results in 2021, 2022, and 2024, bringing the market closer to the strong performance seen in 2023.

 

 

 

The average sold price rose 20% to just under $180,000 — thanks to several significant transactions — while average length held steady at 38 feet . Median discount narrowed, but time on the market increased, mirroring multihull trends and again suggesting the possibility of a shift toward a seller’s market.

 

 

Beneteau, Catalina, and Jeanneau dominated by volume. In value, Fitzroy Yachts took first place with a single transaction that represented 19% of all August monohull sales, followed by Beneteau and Nautor Swan, which made the podium with six sales.

 

Highlights included the sale of the 123-foot Fitzroy Yachts Escapade, (2014), sold for €13.5 million (about $15.9 million), and the Nautor Swan 58 Blanche (2024), sold for €2.85 million ($3.35 million).

Monohull Sales Geography

As with multihulls, North America’s share grew at Europe’s expense, now holding 61% of sales by volume compared to Europe’s 25%. However, Europe strengthened its position as the high-value market, raising its share to 55% by value, largely reducing North America’s share in that regard.

Active Monohull Listings

New monohull listings dropped 13% in August, yet total value rose 8% to roughly $335 million. The average asking price also increased by 24% to about $298,000, pointing to an influx of higher-end inventory. By month’s end, nearly 10,900 monohulls were listed globally, representing 80% of the sailing brokerage fleet by volume.

 

Noteworthy additions included the 157-foot Su Marine Yachts Ltd. Sallyna (2023), listed at €19.95 million (around $23.4 million), and the Baltic Yachts Oy Ab Ltd 68 Café Racer Pink Gin Verde (2021), a performance daysailer priced at €3.95 million (about $4.64 million).

Power Multihulls: A First Look

 

August brought a 6% increase in sales volume and a sharp 78% rise in value, generating nearly $13.5 million in sales and surpassing the August figures of the past four years.

 

 

The average sold price climbed 69% to about $374,000, while average length increased by two feet to 31. Median discount continued to rise, and time on the market increased, showing sellers’ willingness to negotiate to move older inventory.

 

 

World Cat led by sales volume, contributing 39% of sales, followed by Twin Vee and Aquila, while Sunreef captured first place by value with a single sale, follwed by World Cat. Fountaine Pajot also made the top three by value with just two sales.

 

Notable deals included a Sunreef 70 Power (2021), featuring a main-deck master suite with panoramic views, sold for €2.95 million (around $3.5 million), and the New Zealand–built K2 Marine Wright 52 Sedan It’s All Wright (2024), sold for A$1.5 million (around $990,000).

Power Multihull Sales Geography

North America overwhelmingly dominated the segment, with 87% of sales by volume and 74% by value. Larger and more expensive yachts tended to be sold elsewhere, as the U.S. market remains heavily weighted toward smaller center-console style power cats that dilute the overall value picture.

Active Power Multihull Listings

August saw new power multihull listings decline by 17% in volume and by 39% in value. The reduction in average length pointed to a steady supply of more affordable dayboats and weekenders. The average asking price stood at about $600,000 for a 38-footer.

 

Highlights included the McConaghy MC 82P Bundalong (2023), listed at A$9.5 million (or about $6.3 million), and the Lagoon 630 MY Lena (2017), asking $1.8 million.

Next on the Horizon

August’s active pace kept the market moving even before the official season kickoff at the Annapolis Boat Show <link: https://justcatamarans.net/annapolis-sailboat-show-2025/> in October. Be sure to stop by the Windelo 50 Adventure for a private tour, and visit the our booth to explore current brokerage opportunities and meet our service team.

 

With North America maintaining its role as the largest multihull market and U.S. tariffs now in effect, brokerage activity on this side of the Atlantic may gain further momentum as buyers focus on competitively priced options closer to home.

 

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If you’re in the market for a yacht—sail or power, new or pre-owned—feel free to connect with me. I’d be happy to assist in any way I can!

As always, I welcome and highly appreciate your feedback. This analysis is based on the available data, and actual numbers may differ. The analysis focuses on the brokerage market and does not reflect new builds. These are my opinions and conclusions, which may not align with yours.

 

Based on the available data, it appears that the actual total volume of sailboat sales is likely at least three times greater than what I use for my analysis. Still, this dataset offers a valuable opportunity to gain a representative snapshot of the brokerage market. A big shoutout to the brokers who take the time to record and report their sales—your efforts make this kind of market insight possible!