By Just Catamarans Licensed Broker Uliana Tikhonovoa

After a strong rebound in May, the sailing yacht market softened in June, aligning with the broader slowdown seen across the superyacht sector. However, unlike its higher-end counterparts, the sailing segment held relatively steady, with no sharp declines. Although transaction volume remained stable, the value of new listings increased significantly—hinting at a more expensive inventory entering the market despite a quieter month for closings.

Sailing Yacht Brokerage Market Overview, June 2025.

Sailing Yacht Sales: Stable Volumes, Softer Values

In contrast to the cooling trend in the superyacht space, sailing yacht sales tick up slightly in June, with a 5% increase in boats sold. That said, the total dollar value of sales fell by 25%—largely because May’s results were boosted by two high-profile Alloy Yachts transactions that alone accounted for nearly a third of the month’s total. This drop wasn’t unexpected, and signals a return to more typical deal flow.

Number of Sailing Yachts Sold, June 2025

Total Value of Sailing Yachts Sold, June 2025.

Monohulls took the brunt of the decline, with a 29% drop in sales value, while multihulls proved more resilient, seeing a more modest 17% decrease. The rise in transaction volume—paired with a drop in average values—suggests that more budget-friendly vessels were changing hands. The average sold price across all sailing yachts dropped 29% to $174,876. Monohulls saw the sharper decline, averaging $145,608 (down 33%), while multihulls held stronger at $407,478 (down 17%).

The average length of sold vessels held steady at 39 feet, underscoring sustained demand for manageable, accessibly priced yachts. Seller flexibility remained evident, with the median discount rising slightly to 8%. Monohulls sold at a median 8.28% discount, while multihulls saw stronger seller positioning with discounts narrowing to 6.02%—a notable improvement from the nearly 7% median last month.

Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Catalina have long dominated the brokerage space by volume, but this month, they were joined by a more value-oriented contender—Hunter Yachts, which edged into second place. In terms of total sales value, Beneteau and Lagoon led, while Nautor Swan claimed third with just five sales.

Sailboat Brokerage Market Leaders, June 2025. Background image: Nautor Swan 88, courtesy Nautor Swan.

Notable transactions included the 112-foot Nautor Swan Anemos (1999), last asking €2,995,000 (about $3.5 million), and the 2020 Balance 526 Blue Diamond, sold at $1.575 million from an original ask of $1.7 million.

Top left: 112-foot Nautor Swan Anemos (1999), courtesy Nautor Swan Brokerage. Bottom right: Balance 526, courtesy Balance Catamarans.

New Arrivals: A Shift Toward Higher-End Inventory

June saw a slight 2% drop in the number of new sailboat listings, yet the total value of listings surged by 30% to $531 million. This marks a shift in mix, with more expensive yachts entering the market. The average asking price jumped 33% to $343,000, and the average length increased slightly to 41 feet.

Monohulls continued to dominate in volume, making up 84% of new listings and totaling $354 million—a 43% increase from May, largely due to a few ultra-luxury models joining the market. Multihulls remained fewer in number but accounted for $177 million in new inventory, with an average asking price of $749,000, up 19% month-over-month.

Noteworthy additions included the striking 59-foot Vitters Cruising Ketch Maximus (2023), listed at an impressive €79.5 million (about $93 million), and the expansive Sunreef 80 Endless Horizon II (2022), asking $6,090,000.

Top left: 59-foot Vitters Cruising Ketch Maximus (2023), courtesy Edmiston. Bottom right: Sunreef 80 Sail Endless Horizon II (2022), courtesy Sunreef.

On the more attainable side, bluewater-ready finds like the Farr 60 Pilothouse Luka (1999) at $499,999 and the Voyage 580 Kairos (2007) at $630,000—offered by Just Catamarans, one of the leading multihull brokerages—stood out.

Top left: Voyage 580 Kairos (2007), courtesy Just Catamarans. Bottom right: Farr 60 Pilot House Luka (1999), courtesy W S Yacht Brokers.

As of the end of June, nearly 13,400 sailboats are listed on the global brokerage market, with multihulls consistently making up 19% of the fleet. Among sailing superyachts (24 meters and above), the 120-foot Holland Jachtbouw Athos (2010) remains the most expensive monohull, asking €43 million (around $50 million). The 145-foot custom Hemisphere (2011) continues to lead the multihull category, still listed at €46 million (around $54 million).

Top left: 59-foot 120-foot Holland Jachtbouw Classic Schooner Athos (2010), courtesy Burgess. Bottom right: 145-foot Pendennis Custom Hemisphere (2011), courtesy Burgess.

In the under-24-meter category, Maximus now ranks as the highest-priced monohull, while the 75-foot McConaghy MC75 Jack (2023), priced at £6 million (about $8.1 million), holds the top multihull spot. Time to drop the price!

Top left: 59-foot Vitters Cruising Ketch Maximus (2023), courtesy Edmiston. Bottom right: 145-foot Pendennis Custom Hemisphere (2011), courtesy Burgess.

Next on the Horizon

While June may not have matched May’s high-profile momentum, it showed healthy underlying activity—especially in the more accessible range of the market. With a fresh wave of premium listings entering the scene, buyer interest could follow. Whether July brings more closings or continued repositioning remains to be seen, but the market is clearly far from quiet.

Let’s see what July brings!

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!