Adams 10 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Joe Adams·1980·~100 hulls·Adams Yachts
Adams 10 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
33' · 10.06 m
Displ.
6,510 lbs · 2,953 kg
First year
1980

The Adams 10 is a definitive icon of Australian yacht design, emerging from the drawing board of the legendary Joe Adams in the early 1970s. Designed primarily as a highperformance onedesign racer, the "Ten" carved a niche for itself as a "skiffonkeel," offering a visceral, fast, and highly responsive sailing experience that remains popular in competitive fleets across Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. The design philosophy centers on a narrow beam, a high ballasttodisplacement ratio, and a clean, uncluttered deck layout that prioritizes speed and ease of handling over voluminous accommodation. While most recognized in its "One Design" racing configuration, the hull's success led to several iterations, including the "Cruiser" or "Tourer" variants, which attempted to blend the 10's legendary hull speed with the basic amenities required for coastal passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,888
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Adams 10 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 14 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 12,888142100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,670236
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Aphrodite 10132.6'$ 19,422164
Adams 10You are here$ 12,888142
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Beneteau First 10 R32.75'$ 85,000114
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Farr 102033.92'$ 35,97965
Pearson 10M33'$ 15,00050

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Adams 10 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Adams 10 over the past 12 months is $12,888. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Adams 10 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Adams 10 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Adams 10 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Adams 10 has increased by 11.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Adams 10 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Adams 10 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Adams 10?+
Comparable models include J Boats J/105, Esse 850, J Boats J/35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.