Formosa 47 Sailboats for Sale

Claude Puvieux·1980·Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
46.42' · 14.15 m
Disp.
30,865 lbs · 14,000 kg
First year
1980

The Formosa 47 stands as a quintessential example of the "Taiwanese clipper" era, a period when the Kaohsiung yards produced heavily built, traditional yachts that prioritized aesthetic romance and bluewater stability over modern racing metrics. Often characterized by its distinctive clipper bow, sweeping sheer line, and substantial bowsprit, the 47 is a heavydisplacement cruiser designed to carry its crew across oceans in a manner that emphasizes comfort and "seakindliness" rather than raw speed. While many yachts of this era were built across various yards with subtle name changes, the Formosa 47 is most frequently recognized in its ketchrigged configuration, offering a versatile sail plan that remains a favorite among longdistance cruisers who prefer to manage smaller, individual sails in heavy weather.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 109,532
Asking price · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Greece (61.5%) · Italy (15.4%) · France (7.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Formosa 47 listings appear across 5 countries. Greece has the most listings with 8 (61.5%), followed by Italy and France.

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

Country view

13 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 99,6048761.5%
Italy$ 124,6842015.4%
France$ 108,446117.7%
Netherlands$ 56,348107.7%
United States$ 79,000107.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Velmare 4746.58'$ 90,000325
North Wind 4746.75'$ 193,457208
Formosa 47You are here$ 109,532149
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999130
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950111

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Formosa 47 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Formosa 47 over the past 12 months is $109,532. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Formosa 47 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Formosa 47 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Formosa 47 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Formosa 47 is down 1.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Formosa 47 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Formosa 47 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (61.5%), Italy (15.4%), France (7.7%).
05Do Formosa 47 listings get price reductions?+
About 75% of Formosa 47 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.7% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Formosa 47?+
Comparable models include Velmare 47, North Wind 47, Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.