Adams 13 Sailboats for Sale

Joe Adams·1978 – 2000·~80 hulls·Adams Yachts & others
Adams 13 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Cutter
LOA
43.11' · 13.14 m
Disp.
14,462 lbs · 6,560 kg
First year
1978

The Adams 13, designed by the legendary Australian naval architect Joe Adams, remains a benchmark for highperformance bluewater cruising. Known for its distinctively narrow beam and long waterline, the design embodies Adams’ philosophy of "fast, safe, and simple." Often referred to as the Adams 13m, the vessel was conceived as a lightdisplacement racercruiser that could outpace contemporary heavydisplacement yachts while maintaining easy handling for a small crew. Because these yachts were produced by various yards—including the wellregarded Carina Yachts—and frequently sold as professionalgrade kits for ownerfinishing, the build material varies significantly, with examples found in fiberglass (GRP), aluminum, and steel.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$33,694
Asking price · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+138.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Adams 13 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Adams 13 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 10.

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

Country view

10 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$33,694102100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,000256
Northshore 3837.99'$ 50,628115
Adams 13You are here—$ 33,694102
Peterson 4645'$ 64,450102

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Adams 13 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Adams 13 over the past 12 months is $33,694. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Adams 13 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Adams 13 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Adams 13 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Adams 13 is up 138.3% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Adams 13 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Adams 13 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Adams 13?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/133, Northshore 38, Peterson 46. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.