Looking for a used sailboat for sale? YachtingAddress lists several hundred cruising sailboats, racing yachts, offshore sailboats and bluewater cruising boats from leading European shipyards: Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Dufour, Bavaria, Hanse, Amel, X-Yachts and many more. From the family day-sailer for coastal weekends to the offshore sailing yacht ready for a round-the-world journey, our catalog covers all budgets and sailing profiles. Every listing is published by a certified professional broker or dealer.

Types of used sailboats: which one fits your program?

Before browsing listings, defining your actual usage is the most important step.

Coastal cruising sailboat

  • Comfort and ease of handling
  • 9–13 m, 2 to 4 cabins
  • From €40,000

Offshore / bluewater sailboat

  • Designed for long passages and world cruising
  • Strong construction, high autonomy
  • From €80,000

Performance / racing sailboat

  • Performance and sailing pleasure
  • Light hull, powerful sail plan
  • From €30,000

Day-sailer

  • Compact and easy
  • 6–8 m
  • From €5,000

Ketch & Schooner

  • Two masts for easier handling
  • Ideal for long-distance cruising
  • From €50,000

Aluminum sailboat

  • Extreme durability
  • Perfect for expeditions
  • From €80,000

Major brands

  • Bénéteau: global leader
  • Jeanneau: comfort and design
  • Dufour: modern lines
  • Bavaria: value for money
  • Hanse: contemporary design
  • Amel: bluewater reference
  • Hallberg-Rassy: premium quality

Price ranges

  • 6–8 m: €5,000 – €30,000
  • 9–11 m: €25,000 – €80,000
  • 11–13 m: €70,000 – €200,000
  • 13–16 m: €150,000 – €450,000

What to check before buying

  • Hull condition (osmosis, structure)
  • Rigging and sails
  • Engine and electrical system
  • Documentation

Annual costs

  • Mooring: €600 – €5,000/year
  • Insurance: 0.8–1.5%
  • Maintenance: €1,500 – €4,000/year
  • Rigging & sails: €500 – €3,000/year

Standing rigging: a critical point

  • Replace every 10–15 years
  • Cost: €3,000 – €10,000
  • Always inspect or budget replacement

FAQ

Budget for a first boat? €50,000

License required? Required for engine use

Best season to buy? Autumn and winter