Lion Class Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Arthur Robb·1951 – 1965·~150 hulls·Cheoy Lee Yachts Bickfords, Woodnutts
Lion Class drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.5' · 10.82 m
Displ.
14,200 lbs · 6,441 kg
First year
1951

The Lion Class, designed by the legendary New Zealandborn naval architect Arthur Robb, stands as a quintessential example of midcentury oceanracing pedigree transitioned into a beloved cruising classic. While the design gained international fame through the teakplanked hulls of Cheoy Lee in Hong Kong, its Australian identity was forged primarily by the Swanson Brothers. In the 1950s and 60s, Ron, Jim, and Ken Swanson recognized the Lion’s potential for the arduous conditions of the Tasman Sea. The Swansonbuilt Lions, such as the famous Siandra, became icons of Australian yachting history by proving that a refined, narrowbeamed design could dominate offshore races like the Sydney to Hobart while remaining manageable for a small crew.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 180,295
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Germany (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Lion Class listings span 1 country. Germany leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 180,29511100.0%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6385933
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,383188
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,4921410
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,237134
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,298128
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Oyster Yachts 3737'$ 53,81495
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Rhodes Bounty38.75'$ 15,00063
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040
Lion ClassYou are here$ 180,29511

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Lion Class cost?+
The median asking price for a used Lion Class over the past 12 months is $180,295. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Lion Class sailboats are for sale?+
1 Lion Class listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Lion Class prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Lion Class has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Lion Class sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Lion Class listings over the past 12 months are Germany (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Lion Class?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Rival 32, Rustler 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.