Atlantic 49 Buyer's Guide
The Atlantic 49 on the brokerage market is a 1990-origin J&J Design masthead sloop built by Anassis-Raptis in Greece, a large coastal cruiser whose charter pedigree still defines what buyers meet today. Most survivors trace to the Mediterranean charter fleets, and the used market reflects that history in both layout and equipment more than in any structural stigma.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The 49-foot length overall and 15-foot beam support the volume those layouts imply, and the 211-gallon water capacity underscores the boat's origins as a weeks-at-a-time charter platform rather than a minimalist voyager.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Teak decks, bimini, autopilot, solar, and chartplotter are commonly fitted on used Atlantic 49s. Inverter, furling main, hot water, EPIRB, and life raft are often seen. The boat's single 80 HP engine and average fuel capacity form the baseline; the commonly fitted electronics and solar reflect owner and fleet investment in autonomous coastal cruising rather than offshore overhaul.
What to Inspect
The documented record shows no construction defects but establishes firm envelope limits. The Atlantic 49 is under powered and has a low righting capability if capsized, and she is best suited as a coastal cruiser with only marginal bluewater suitability at a capsize screening threshold of 2.02. A survey should confirm the rig and engine match the documented 80 HP single-engine, masthead-sloop specification and that the hull speed and stability behavior align with a light-displacement vessel of 26,455 lbs—not chase faults the sources do not record.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Atlantic 49 are Greece, Australia, and Croatia. For the shopping sailor the takeaway is straightforward:
- Expect ex-charter four-cabin layouts as the common find; verify non-charter examples exist but are fewer
- Treat teak, bimini, autopilot, solar, and chartplotter as standard; inverter, furling main, hot water, EPIRB, life raft as frequent
- Survey against documented envelope limits, not invented defects
- Match the purchase to coastal and island use; do not rely on threshold bluewater ratings for demanding ocean passages
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Atlantic 49. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $ 80,116 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 51,389 | -35.9% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 55,893 | +8.8% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $ 51,503 | -7.9% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $ 51,389 | -0.2% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $ 57,226 | +11.4% |
Where they're listed
Atlantic 49 listings appear across 3 countries. Greece has the most listings with 6 (75.0%), followed by Australia and Croatia.
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