Esse 850 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Umberto Felci·2004·Proteus Yachts
Esse 850 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.89' · 8.5 m
Displ.
2,777 lbs · 1,260 kg
First year
2004

The Esse 850 represents a pivotal moment in modern daysailer design, emerging from a collaboration between Swiss visionary Josef Schuchter and the Italian naval architecture firm Felci Yacht Design. Launched in 2004, the vessel was conceived to bridge the gap between a highperformance sportboat and an accessible, easytohandle daysailer. Its impact on the industry was immediate, earning the prestigious European Yacht of the Year award in 2005 and establishing a dedicated onedesign class that remains active across the alpine lakes of Europe and coastal waters worldwide. Built with a focus on structural rigidity and minimalist aesthetics, the Esse 850 utilizes an epoxy and vinylester resin system with a sandwich core, a construction method that ensures the boat remains competitive and durable over decades of use.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 54,684
Ask, not sold · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+46.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Switzerland (39.1%) · Germany (21.7%) · Belgium (13.0%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Esse 850 listings span 6 countries. Switzerland leads with 9 listings (39.1%), followed by Germany and Belgium.

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

Country breakdown

23 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 53,4239139.1%
Germany$ 47,1215121.7%
Belgium$ 98,8963313.0%
Netherlands$ 98,8963013.0%
Austria$ 42,176208.7%
Denmark$ 54,684114.3%

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
Saffier SE 3331.5'$ 299,9003818
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,087269
Esse 850You are here$ 54,684236
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
Saffier SE 2426.25'$ 161,724198
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
X-Yachts XP 3839.2'$ 329,266133
Corsair Dash 75024.25'$ 55,900135
Hunter E3333.05'$ 95,000127
Seascape 2726.21'$ 122,000123
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Esse 850 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Esse 850 over the past 12 months is $54,684. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Esse 850 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Esse 850 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Esse 850 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Esse 850 has increased by 46.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Esse 850 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Esse 850 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (39.1%), Germany (21.7%), Belgium (13.0%).
05Do Esse 850 listings get price reductions?+
About 11% of Esse 850 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Esse 850?+
Comparable models include Saffier SE 33, J-Boats J/80, J Boats J/35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.