Adams 13 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
$ 36,981
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

3 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002113
Northshore 3837.99'$ 54,591113
Adams 13You are here$ 36,981100

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 $36,981. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Adams 13 sailboats are for sale?+
10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03What should I look at instead of a Adams 13?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/133, Northshore 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.