DWY Market Intelligence:
United States Sailboat Market
August 2025

DWY Insights into the Sailboat Market

What is the state of the United States Sailboat market today?

There are just under 850 yachts for sale in the U.S., with a median asking price of about $430,000 and monohulls making up roughly two-thirds of the market. Inventory turnover remains healthy at more than 50% annually, though buyers are proving selective. In August, over 100 new listings worth nearly $70 million came online, keeping supply fresh. Year-to-date, 317 yachts have sold for $137 million, with a median sale price of $333,000, an average time to sale of about six months, and typical discounts around 7%. Compared to last year, sales volume and value are down slightly, median prices have eased, and time on market has stretched, reflecting more deliberate buyer behavior. Still, Beneteau, Lagoon, and Jeanneau lead both listings and sales, highlighting where demand remains strongest.

Buyers Perspective

How are the current market conditions of the United States Sailboat market influencing sailing yacht buyers today?

For buyers, the current market offers both selection and leverage. With about 850 yachts for sale and more than 100 fresh listings added in August, there’s no shortage of options across monohulls and multihulls. The median asking price sits at $430,000, yet the median sale price is closer to $333,000, with typical discounts around 7%. Boats are taking nearly six months to sell, which means many sellers are motivated to negotiate. As a buyer, this is an excellent time to be deliberate—do your homework, compare listings carefully, and be prepared to act when the right yacht surfaces. Sellers are proving flexible, but the best opportunities go quickly, so readiness and decisiveness are key to securing value in this market.

Sellers Perspective

If I'm considering selling my sailboat in today's market, what key factors should I be aware of?

For sellers, the market remains active but increasingly competitive. With nearly 850 yachts listed and over 100 new boats hitting the market in August, buyers have plenty of options. Year-to-date sales total 317 yachts with a median sale price of $333,000, but it now takes nearly six months on average to close a deal, and buyers are negotiating discounts of about 7%. Compared to last year, sales volume and values are slightly lower while days on market have increased, signaling more selective buyers. To succeed, sellers should price realistically, present their yacht in the best possible condition, and work with a brokerage that can effectively market and position the listing. Well-prepared yachts attract attention quickly, while overpriced or poorly marketed boats risk sitting idle.

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This report includes data interpreted from the SoldBoat database by Boats Group for brokerage sailboats in the United States, 40 feet and larger, listed for $200,000 or more.