Bowman 57/58 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Holman & Pye·1975·Bowman Yachts/John King Shipyard
Bowman 57/58 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
57' · 17.37 m
Displ.
16,675 lbs · 7,564 kg
First year
1975

The Bowman 57 and its successor, the Bowman 58, represent a pinnacle of traditional British yacht building, originating from an era where seaworthiness and structural integrity were the primary metrics of luxury. Designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Holman & Pye and built by Bowman Yachts (later part of the Rival Bowman group), these vessels were engineered specifically for longdistance bluewater cruising. The series followed the success of the smaller Bowman 46, scaling up the heavydisplacement, goanywhere philosophy to a size that offered true "shiplike" comfort. The transition from the 57 to the 58 was largely an evolutionary refinement, often involving a slightly extended transom or modified deck layout to accommodate more modern equipment, yet both models remain sought after by circumnavigators seeking a robust fiberglass hull capable of handling highlatitude conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 299,000
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Antigua and Barbuda (80.0%) · Ireland (20.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bowman 57/58 listings span 2 countries. Antigua and Barbuda leads with 4 listings (80.0%), followed by Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Antigua and Barbuda$ 299,0004380.0%
Ireland$ 319,9581120.0%

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
CSY 4444'$ 55,000419
Whitby 4242'$ 65,572206
Amel Mango 5253'$ 179,000199
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0481813
Rival 4039.92'$ 159,896167
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,327128
Endurance 4444'$ 101,776106
Rival 4848.16'$ 261,70286
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 250,84384
Discovery 5858.73'$ 1,687,05372
Bowman 57/58You are here$ 299,00054

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bowman 57/58 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bowman 57/58 over the past 12 months is $299,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bowman 57/58 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Bowman 57/58 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bowman 57/58 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bowman 57/58 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bowman 57/58 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bowman 57/58 listings over the past 12 months are Antigua and Barbuda (80.0%), Ireland (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bowman 57/58?+
Comparable models include CSY 44, Whitby 42, Amel Mango 52. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.