What Actually Sold: 2025 Used Sail & Power Catamaran Market Insights

Catamaran Guru is very active in the sale of both power and sailing catamarans. While our team specializes in larger yachts, including transactions involving tax-advantaged charter programs, the data clearly illustrates where the strongest market demand and transaction volume truly reside.

An analysis of 2025 used catamaran sales across the U.S. and Caribbean—covering both sail and power segments—reveals a clear and consistent truth: while attention often gravitates toward large, high-priced yachts, the real market activity is concentrated elsewhere.

Larger sail cats remain highly aspirational but thinly traded. Boats above 60 ft accounted for just 2% of total sales, reinforcing how sharply demand narrows at the top end.

Pricing follows the same pattern. Roughly 70% of sail catamarans sold under $500,000, with the median sale price around $400,000. While yachts over $1 million garner visibility, they represented only 10% of completed transactions.

Power Catamarans: Smaller Boats, Bigger Prices

The used power catamaran market, though smaller in volume, shows a distinct profile. In 2025, 142 power cats were sold, with nearly 80% under 50 ft. The most active segment was 35–40 ft, accounting for over 40% of sales. The average power cat sold measured ~44.5 ft.

Despite their smaller size, power cats command higher prices. The median sale price was approximately $750,000, with the average exceeding $800,000, influenced by a limited number of high-end yachts. The most active price range was $300,000–$600,000, representing one-third of all transactions.

As with sail cats, demand drops rapidly at higher prices. Power catamarans over $1.5 million accounted for less than 10% of sales, and only two yachts sold above $3 million.

What This Means for the Yacht Industry

Across both sail and power segments, the data tells a remarkably consistent story:

Market liquidity is concentrated in mid-40-foot catamarans
Sub-$1 million pricing captures the vast majority of buyers
Larger, premium yachts define brand image—but not transaction volume

For sellers, success lies in pricing aligned with where buyers actually transact. For buyers, the deepest selection and strongest leverage exist in the most active size bands. For builders, brokers, and investors, the takeaway is clear: the long-term market is anchored in moderately sized, owner-operable catamarans.

**These insights are drawn from publicly available data. As with any market analysis, results may underrepresent total activity, as not all brokerages report through MLS systems and private (FSBO) transactions are excluded.

1. Market Snapshot (2025 – Sold Sail Catamarans 38’+)

Total units sold: 356
Geography: North America & Caribbean
Market type: Used Sailing Catamarans

This is a healthy, liquid market, especially in the 40–50 ft cruising range.

2. Length Statistics

Sales by Length Range

Length Range	Units Sold	% of Market
38–40 ft*	~162	~45%
41–49 ft	194	54.5%
50–60 ft	56	15.7%
61–90 ft	7	2.0%

Estimated

Estimated average length sold: ~44.8 ft
Key takeaway: The typical buyer is shopping for a mid-40-foot cruising catamaran.

3. Price Statistics

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Units	%
$1 – $299k	172	48%
$300k – $500k	127	36%
$500k – $750k	71	20%
$750k – $1M	20	6%
$1M – $1.5M	26	7%
$1.5M – $3.3M	16	4%

4. What This Means for SELLERS (Pricing Strategy)

38 – 40 ft Catamarans

Sweet spot: $200k–$350k

Buyers are highly price-sensitive
Condition is more important than brand
Overpricing kills momentum fast

Seller advice:

Price just under psychological thresholds ($299k works better than $310k)
Clean survey + turnkey presentation matters more than upgrades

41–49 ft (The Popular Segment)

Sweet spot: $350k–$600k

Largest buyer pool
Fastest turnover
Charter-capable boats sell quicker

Seller advice:

If priced right, expect strong interest within 30–60 days
Boats over $650k must be exceptional (newer, refit, lithium, watermaker, Solar, AC)
Poorly priced boats stagnate even in this hot segment

50–60 ft Catamarans

Sweet spot: $600k–$900k

Buyers are fewer but serious
Financing and insurance matter more

Seller advice:

Document refits clearly
Be realistic: size alone doesn’t justify $1M+
Boats priced under $800k move significantly faster

61–90 ft (Ultra-Niche)

Market reality: Thin, slow, specialized

Only 7 sales total
Buyers are experienced and patient
At this size buyers prefer a custom boat made for them
This is more often a tax play and buyers need the boat last minute

Seller advice:

Expect longer time on market
Professional marketing is essential
Pricing must reflect replacement cost fatigue — buyers won’t overpay
For a buyer to make the leap, the boat has to be exceptional

5. What BUYERS Should Look For (By Segment)

Under $300k

Expect older systems
Budget 10–20% post-purchase
Survey findings = negotiation leverage

Best for DIY cruisers and first-time cat owners

$300k–$500k (Best Value Zone)

Proven cruising designs
Reasonable systems life left
Many boats are “ready to go”

Best balance of price, size, and usability

$500k–$750k

Look for:
- New sails or rig
- Updated electronics
- Energy upgrades (solar, lithium)

Avoid boats priced high due to emotional upgrades

$750k+

Buy condition, not year
Surveyor choice is critical
Compare against new-boat alternatives carefully

6. Buyer & Seller Takeaways (Market Story)

For Buyers:
This is a deep, competitive market with the most choice between 41–49 ft and $300k–$500k. Well-priced boats move fast, but there is still leverage for informed buyers.

For Sellers:
The market rewards realistic pricing and presentation. Boats priced within dominant size and price bands sell quickly; boats priced outside them must justify every dollar.

2025 Used Power Catamaran Market

US & Caribbean | Sold Listings Analysis

1. Market Overview

Total power catamarans sold: 146 units
Size range: 35–80 ft
Market character: Smaller, more premium, more performance- and lifestyle-driven than the sail cat market

This is a higher-value market, with buyers strongly focused on speed, comfort, and systems rather than maximum length.