4 active listings — asking prices, years and locations, pulled live from Craigslist.
+ Add to Compare4 Merit 25s for sale right now on Craigslist, aggregated across every U.S. market. Prices below are seller asking prices, not final sale prices. Click any row to open the original listing in a new tab.
| Year | Asking Price | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $3,800 | Chicago · Midwest / Plains | Craigslist → |
| — | $4,000 | Chicago · East Coast / South | Craigslist → |
| 1985 | $5,500 | High Rockies · Midwest / Plains | Craigslist → |
| — | $8,500 | Hudson Valley · East Coast / South | Craigslist → |
How much does a used Merit 25 cost?
Based on 4 currently active listings aggregated from Craigslist, used Merit 25 sailboats typically ask between $3,800 and $8,500, with a median asking price of $4,750. Final sale prices generally run 5–15% below asking.
Where is the best place to buy a used Merit 25?
Craigslist, YachtWorld, SailingTexas, and Facebook Marketplace are the four main places used Merit 25s change hands. Craigslist typically has the lowest prices (private sellers, trailer-pickup only) while YachtWorld lists broker boats with cleaner paperwork. The table above pulls every active Craigslist Merit 25 listing in the U.S. so you can compare across markets in one place.
What should I look for when buying a used Merit 25?
Before paying a deposit, verify hull and deck integrity (soft spots, delamination), check the standing rigging age (most insurers require replacement every 10–15 years), inspect the engine hours and service history, and confirm the sails have usable life left. A pre-purchase survey by a SAMS or NAMS-accredited surveyor is the single best $500–$900 you will spend.
How often do Merit 25 listings turn over?
Craigslist ads expire after 30 days, and active Merit 25 listings are typically re-posted or sold within 2–8 weeks. This page updates daily — listings that haven't been seen in 30 days drop off automatically so the links stay live.
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