Jongert 25ds Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Jongert 25DS means looking at an 80-foot-plus deck-saloon ketch from Jongert's Traditional Line, built with Doug Peterson on a steel hull. These are semi-custom ocean cruisers from the 1980s and 90s, and the used fleet reflects both charter and private histories. Knowing what was standard and what was added later helps a buyer judge a specific hull.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. Either way the prevailing plan keeps the owner's stateroom aft across the full beam, with guest cabins forward and dedicated crew quarters further forward still. The elevated deck saloon remains the social heart, and the galley sits near the crew for service.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used fleet, a short-handed setup is the norm rather than an upgrade: hydraulic winches, bow thruster, and electric winches let a couple handle the ketch. Power and energy are well served by redundant generators, inverter, lithium batteries, and an often-fitted watermaker for independent cruising. Climate and comfort commonly include air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, and a freezer. Navigation is covered by chartplotter, radar, autopilot, AIS, EPIRB, and liferaft as common equipment. Less universal additions include a furling main, hot water, dinghy davits, cockpit shower, and Starlink as owner upgrades. A swim platform is commonly fitted, aiding tender access.
What to Inspect
The steel hull is the boat's backbone, but a buyer should still confirm its condition directly. Look for impact damage or prior repairs at the waterline and around the Scheel keel root, and ask for any documented osmosis or steelwork history on the specific hull. The hydraulic systems — winches, furling, bow thruster, anchor windlass — should be cycled cold and warm; sluggish rams or weeping seals point to overdue service. With redundant generators and multiple battery banks, run both generators and confirm each battery bank charges and holds load, since commercial-grade pumps and systems depend on that infrastructure. The semi-custom interior means no two layouts match, so verify the actual cabin count, galley position, and crew separation on the hull you view rather than assuming the prevailing plan.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Germany. For a viewing, keep a short list:
- Run both generators and test each battery bank under load.
- Cycle all hydraulic winches, furling, and bow thruster for leaks.
- Inspect steel hull and Scheel keel root for repairs or impact.
- Confirm actual cabin layout against the listed configuration.
- Verify watermaker and climate systems operate on board.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jongert 25ds. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 2 | $1,592,290 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $1,332,218 | -16.3% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $1,415,627 | +6.3% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $1,332,218 | -5.9% |
| May 26 | 1 | $1,332,218 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Jongert 25ds listings appear across 4 countries. Spain has the most listings with 2 (28.6%), followed by Greece and Portugal.
Comparable models
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3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody 45 DS | 45.01' | $ 540,317 | 17 | 6 |
| Van De Stadt 44 | 44.33' | $ 255,151 | 9 | 1 |
| Jongert 25dsYou are here | — | $ 1,339,836 | 7 | 0 |