Discovery 55 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Holland·2000 – 2021·~52 hulls·Discovery Yachts
Discovery 55 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
54.79' · 16.7 m
Displ.
49,604 lbs · 22,500 kg
First year
2000

The Discovery 55 stands as the definitive benchmark for the luxury bluewater cruiser, a vessel born from the singular vision of John and Caroline Charnley to create a yacht capable of circumnavigating the globe with just two people on board. Launched in 2000 and designed by the esteemed naval architect Ron Holland, the Discovery 55 broke the mold of traditional centercockpit cruisers by prioritizing ease of handling without sacrificing the volume and luxury of a much larger vessel. With over 50 hulls produced during its lengthy production run, it became the flagship of the Discovery Yachts fleet and remains one of the most decorated yachts in the history of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). The model eventually evolved into the Mk II version, which updated the exterior styling with a contemporary wraparound window design, while maintaining the same robust hull that earned the original its stellar reputation.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 649,995
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Saint Lucia (22.2%) · Montenegro (22.2%) · Spain (11.1%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Discovery 55 listings span 7 countries. Saint Lucia leads with 2 listings (22.2%), followed by Montenegro and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Saint Lucia$ 649,9952122.2%
Montenegro$ 563,2302022.2%
Spain$ 666,5121111.1%
France$ 523,5681011.1%
United Kingdom$ 740,5581111.1%
Italy$ 875,2181011.1%
New Zealand$ 578,9901111.1%

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
Tayana 5555'$ 189,9003616
Amel 5556.76'$ 900,0002510
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 5558.07'$ 535,2032414
Conyplex 55CS54.95'$ 580,579165
X-Yachts X-5555'$ 508,365147
Oyster 5556.25'$ 372,286134
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72'$ 1,221,659104
Discovery 55You are here$ 649,99594
Oyster 65565.48'$ 1,075,00094
Discovery 5858.73'$ 1,687,05372
Nautor Swan Swan 55 CC54.98'$ 2,262,97876

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Discovery 55 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Discovery 55 over the past 12 months is $649,995. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Discovery 55 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Discovery 55 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Discovery 55 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Discovery 55 has increased by 1.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Discovery 55 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Discovery 55 listings over the past 12 months are Saint Lucia (22.2%), Montenegro (22.2%), Spain (11.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Discovery 55?+
Comparable models include Tayana 55, Amel 55, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 55. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.