The Dean 5000 stands as the flagship achievement of Peter Dean’s tenure in South African boatbuilding, representing a sophisticated evolution from the earlier Dean 441 and the luxury-oriented Dean 53 GLX. Launched around 2011, the 5000 was designed to bridge the gap between a rugged, ocean-crossing multihull and a high-end floating residence. Built in Cape Town, the vessel was engineered specifically to handle the notoriously treacherous waters of the Agulhas Current, resulting in a hull form that prioritizes structural integrity and volume over the lightweight, performance-at-all-costs philosophy seen in French production cats. It is a semi-custom platform that allowed owners significant input into the final layout, a rarity for catamarans of this size in the early 2010s.
Dean 5000 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Dean
- Model
- 5000
- Builder
- Dean Catamarans
- Designer
- Peter Dean
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2010 - 2014
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $520,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $494,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $494,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 | 49.15' | $800,889 | 81 | 37 |
| Lagoon 500 | 51' | $529,493 | 67 | 39 |
| Knysna 500 | 50' | $849,900 | 36 | 18 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 500 | 50.25' | $114,330 | 17 | 6 |
| Shannon 50 | 50.92' | $209,000 | 14 | 2 |
| Broadblue Catamarans 385 | 38.68' | $210,000 | 9 | 5 |
| St. Francis 50 | 50.03' | $895,000 | 8 | 3 |
| Dean Catamarans 440 | 43.64' | $214,473 | 6 | 4 |
| Dean 5000 | $494,000 | 5 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | $494,000 | 5 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Dean 5000 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Dean 5000 over the past 12 months is $494,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Dean 5000 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 5 Dean 5000 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Dean 5000 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Dean 5000 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Dean 5000?
- Comparable models include the Fountaine Pajot Saba 50, Lagoon 500, Knysna 500. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.