Liberty 49 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Stan Huntingford·1985 – 1989·~13 hulls·Shin Fa/Liberty Yachts (TAIWAN)
Liberty 49 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
48.75' · 14.86 m
Displ.
38,000 lbs · 17,237 kg
First year
1985

The Liberty 49 stands as a definitive example of the "Taiwanese traditional" era of yacht building, characterized by heavy displacement, robust fiberglass construction, and an abundance of handcrafted teak. Built by the Shing Sheng Fa (SSF) Boat Building Co. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and designed by the renowned Dutch naval architect Peter Beeldsnijder, the Liberty 49 was conceived for longrange offshore voyaging. It carries the distinct aesthetic of a classic bluewater cruiser, featuring a clipper bow, a substantial bowsprit, and a traditional transom. While SSF is today recognized for its commercial and hightech ferry production, the Liberty series represents a period when the yard was a premier destination for Western yachtsmen seeking luxury finish work at a competitive price point. The 49 is the larger sibling to the highly regarded Liberty 45, sharing the same design DNA but offering significantly more internal volume and waterline length for increased hull speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 234,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Liberty 49 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 234,00031100.0%

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
Hylas 4948.88'$ 375,0003517
Hallberg-Rassy 4949.08'$ 255,9823319
Taswell 4948.83'$ 185,000308
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Hunter 4949.92'$ 222,000305
Passport 4039.42'$ 115,0002710
Formosa 5150.83'$ 116,514207
Oyster Yachts 4951.83'$ 383,973135
Mason 5353.5'$ 145,444106
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 250,75984
Liberty 49You are here$ 234,00031

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Liberty 49 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Liberty 49 over the past 12 months is $234,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Liberty 49 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Liberty 49 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Liberty 49 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Liberty 49 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Liberty 49 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Liberty 49 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Liberty 49?+
Comparable models include Hylas 49, Hallberg-Rassy 49, Taswell 49. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.