Kelt 5.50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gilles Ollier·1976 – 1982·~1,000 hulls·Kelt Marine
Kelt 5.50 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18.04' · 5.5 m
Displ.
1,190 lbs · 540 kg
First year
1976

The Kelt 5.50, introduced in 1978, stands as a quintessential example of the "Micro Class" movement that swept through European yachting in the late 1970s. Designed by the renowned Groupe Finot, this 18foot pocket cruiser was engineered to provide a bridge between the athletic demands of a racing dinghy and the overnight capabilities of a small yacht. Built in Vannes, France, the 5.50 was a commercial success for Kelt Marine, with over 600 units produced. It was specifically developed to adhere to the "Micro" rule—a box rule intended to create affordable, trailerable, and seaworthy racing cruisers. The hull features a wide beam relative to its length and a flat aft section, a signature of JeanMarie Finot’s design philosophy that prioritized stability and early planing potential.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,986
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-18.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Kelt 5.50 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 1,98621100.0%

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
Beneteau First 32 S532.5'$ 33,6622313
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,684236
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,053199
Comar Comet 910$ 17,452127
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105
S2 7.925.92'$ 11,000105
Kettenburg PC31.83'$ 25,00092
Kirie 72024.67'$ 12,79885
Jeanneau Sun Way 2121.33'$ 5,31975
Kelt 5.50You are here$ 1,98621

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Kelt 5.50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Kelt 5.50 over the past 12 months is $1,986. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Kelt 5.50 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Kelt 5.50 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Kelt 5.50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Kelt 5.50 has decreased by 18.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Kelt 5.50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Kelt 5.50 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Kelt 5.50?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 32 S5, Esse 850, Beneteau First 210. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.