Brewer 12.8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 69,900
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Brewer 12.8 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 69,90010100.0%

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
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 44,6252812
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Downeast 3838'$ 43,750144
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,533134
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,921102
Kadey-Krogen 3838.16'$ 77,40066
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Brewer 12.8You are here$ 69,90010

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 $69,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Brewer 12.8 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where 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%).
04What should I look at instead of a Brewer 12.8?+
Comparable models include Morgan 383/384, Bristol 38.8, Cape Dory 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.