Brewer 12.8 Sailboats for Sale

Ted Brewer·1983·~10 hulls·Ft. Myers Yacht & Ship
Brewer 12.8 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Disp.
23,850 lbs · 10,818 kg
First year
1983

The Brewer 12.8 is a seminal bluewater cruising yacht that represents the refined evolution of the popular Whitby 42. Designed by the esteemed Edward S. Brewer and constructed by Ft. Myers Yacht & Shipbuilding in Florida, the 12.8 was conceived to address specific performance limitations of its predecessor while maintaining the robust, liveaboard comfort required for longrange voyaging. Between 1980 and the early 1990s, the yard produced approximately 40 units of the 12.8, cementing its status as a premier choice for coastal and offshore traditionalists. The vessel is characterized by its heavy displacement, centercockpit configuration, and the signature "Brewer Bite"—a distinct modification to the traditional full keel that significantly improved the yacht's agility and windward capability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$74,450
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Brewer 12.8 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Brewer 12.8 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.

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

Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$74,45021100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 41,125283
Caliber 3838'$ 81,794184
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 62,900161
Downeast 3838'$ 30,000151
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 74,90091
Morgan 3837.67'$ 69,00051
Brewer 12.8You are here$ 74,45021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Brewer 12.8 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Brewer 12.8 over the past 12 months is $74,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Brewer 12.8 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Brewer 12.8 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Brewer 12.8 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Brewer 12.8 is up 6.1% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Brewer 12.8 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Brewer 12.8 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Brewer 12.8?+
Comparable models include Morgan 383/384, Caliber 38, Bristol 38.8. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.