Discovery 55 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Discovery 55 Drawing
Make
Discovery
Model
55
Builder
Discovery Yachts
Designer
Ron Holland
Number Built
52
Production Year(s)
2000 - 2021

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 center-cockpit 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 wrap-around window design, while maintaining the same robust hull that earned the original its stellar reputation.

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Market Overview

$649,995
Median Asking Price (past 12 months)
7
Listings Tracked (past 12 months)
2
New Listings (90 days)
+7.68%
3-Month Price Trend

Price & Volume Trends

Monthly breakdown
Monthly listing counts and median asking price for the Discovery 55
MonthListingsMedian Asking Price (USD)
Jan 20251$649,995
Mar 20251$581,590
Jul 20251$879,148
Sep 20252$610,091
Oct 20251$530,133
Jan 20261$567,563
Apr 20262$699,920

Median Price by Country

Listings by Country

Comparable Models to Discovery 55
ModelLOAMedian Price (USD)ListingsRecent
Tayana 5555' $204,9502612
Amel 5556.76' $933,624183
Conyplex 55CS54.95' $587,859144
X-Yachts X-5555' $502,877126
Oyster 5556.25' $398,701112
Discovery 55 $649,99572
Oyster 65565.48' $1,200,00071
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72' $1,266,43060
Nautor Swan Swan 55 CC54.98' $2,179,43754
Swan 55-S&S-197054.63' $559,58540
Nautor Swan Swan 5558.23' $2,611,59331
Discovery 55 Listings by Country
CountryMedian Price (USD)Listings (past 12 months)Recent (90d)
Saint Lucia$649,99521
Montenegro$568,87520
France$530,13310
United Kingdom$749,84411
Italy$879,14810

Frequently Asked Questions

How 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.
How many Discovery 55 sailboats are for sale?
We have tracked 7 Discovery 55 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
Are Discovery 55 prices going up or down?
The median asking price for the Discovery 55 has increased by 7.68% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Discovery 55?
France currently has the lowest median asking price at $530,133, while Italy is the most expensive at $879,148 — a 66% difference.
What are similar sailboats to the Discovery 55?
Comparable models include the Tayana 55, Amel 55, Conyplex 55CS. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.