Mason 53 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Al Mason·1982 – 1989·Ta Shing Yacht Buildling (TAIWAN)
Mason 53 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
53.5' · 16.31 m
Displ.
38,600 lbs · 17,509 kg
First year
1982

The Mason 53 stands as a pinnacle of the collaboration between the design sensibilities of naval architect Al Mason and the legendary craftsmanship of the Ta Shing Yacht Building yard in Taiwan. Produced primarily during the 1980s, the Mason 53 was conceived as a serious, longrange bluewater cruiser capable of crossing oceans in safety and exceptional comfort. With 34 hulls built, it occupies a prestigious niche in the "Taiwanese Golden Age" of boat building, characterized by heavydisplacement hulls, generous use of handrubbed teak, and a level of joinery that remains a benchmark for the industry. The model is frequently grouped with its slightly longer sibling, the Mason 54, which shares the same hull form but features an extended transom and swim platform.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 145,436
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Singapore (55.6%) · Australia (44.4%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Mason 53 listings span 2 countries. Singapore leads with 5 listings (55.6%), followed by Australia.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Singapore$ 145,4365255.6%
Australia$ 186,3414344.4%

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
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Passport 4039.42'$ 115,0002712
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Mason 3333.75'$ 49,450125
Mason 4343.83'$ 79,900115
Mason 53You are here$ 145,436106
Tayana 5252.42'$ 150,50695
Roberts 53$ 114,67192
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Valiant 5050.67'$ 355,00041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Mason 53 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Mason 53 over the past 12 months is $145,436. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Mason 53 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Mason 53 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Mason 53 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Mason 53 has increased by 13.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Mason 53 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Mason 53 listings over the past 12 months are Singapore (55.6%), Australia (44.4%).
05What should I look at instead of a Mason 53?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Passport 40, Oyster Yachts 53. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.