Faurby 424 Buyer's Guide
A 41.4-foot Danish fractional sloop from Faurby Yachts A/S, the 424 was designed by Niels Peter Faurby and first built in 2000. On the used market it presents as a light, stiff fast cruiser with a lead-bulb fin keel, three cabins, and a teak interior — but its original tankage and draft define how and where it gets used.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every 424 in the brokerage pool shares the same core accommodation: three cabins, six berths, a galley, and a toilet facility, with above-average headroom and a teak-finished interior. The beam is a slim 11.15 feet on a 41.4-foot hull, so the volume reads smaller than the length implies. Freshwater capacity is 63 gallons with a 70-liter wastewater tank, and the lead keel carries 6,063 pounds of ballast against 15,212 pounds displacement.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The most consequential equipment decision on a used 424 is the engine: boats may carry a Volvo Penta MD2040 diesel at 40 hp or a D2-40 at 39 hp, both turning a saildrive. The original fuel tank is stainless steel at 26 gallons, and the small capacity is the upgrade most often addressed by long-range cruisers. Rig-wise, the boat was offered with more than one fractional configuration, so confirming which rig a specific hull wears matters more than adding aftermarket gear.
What to Inspect
The 424's documented constraints are original-spec rather than structural, but a buyer should still verify them in person. The small original fuel capacity of 26 gallons should be checked against any added tankage and the condition of the stainless steel tank. The short water supply range of 63 gallons means inspecting the freshwater plumbing and tank for past repairs is worthwhile. Because the draft runs 2.00 to 2.10 meters dependent on load, measure the keel-to-waterline relationship and confirm the bulb keel shows no grounding damage. Confirm which of the multiple fractional rig options is fitted and that the standing rigging matches that configuration.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
- Confirm the fitted engine model and saildrive condition
- Check original tank capacities against any upgrades
- Inspect the lead bulb keel for grounding scars
- Verify the actual fractional rig configuration
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Faurby 424. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $250,357 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $209,019 | -16.5% |
Where they're listed
Faurby 424 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $229,688 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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