Formosa 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson (unauthorized)·1978·Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.
Formosa 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
45' · 13.72 m
Displ.
33,000 lbs · 14,969 kg
First year
1978

The Formosa 46 represents a fascinating departure from the heavy, clipperbowed "leaky teaky" reputation often associated with the Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. While the yard is famous for the traditional William Gardendesigned ketches like the Formosa 51, the 46 is a thoroughbred performance cruiser designed by the legendary Doug Peterson. Launched in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Formosa 46 was part of a wave of "Taiwanese Peterson" designs that included the iconic Kelly Peterson 44 and 46. These vessels were intended to provide a faster, more modern alternative to the traditionalist cruising designs of the era, offering a fin keel and skeghung rudder configuration that significantly improved upwind performance and responsiveness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 69,900
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
3
Mexico (42.9%) · United States (42.9%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Formosa 46 listings span 3 countries. Mexico leads with 3 listings (42.9%), followed by United States and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Mexico$ 59,0003042.9%
United States$ 69,9003042.9%
Greece$ 104,7141014.3%

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
Hylas 4646.25'$ 420,0005120
FP Bahia 46$ 249,950478
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,116259
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Formosa 5150.83'$ 116,511207
X-Yachts X-4645.96'$ 290,2891914
Tartan 460046.2'$ 199,900146
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Formosa 46You are here$ 69,90070
Formosa 4140.92'$ 70,95370
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Formosa 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Formosa 46 over the past 12 months is $69,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Formosa 46 sailboats are for sale?+
7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Formosa 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Formosa 46 listings over the past 12 months are Mexico (42.9%), United States (42.9%), Greece (14.3%).
04Do Formosa 46 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Formosa 46 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 21.4% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Formosa 46?+
Comparable models include Hylas 46, FP Bahia 46, Grand Soleil 46 (Frers). See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.