Mason 53 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 142,761
Asking price · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Singapore (55.6%) · Australia (44.4%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Mason 53 listings appear across 2 countries. Singapore has the most listings with 5 (55.6%), followed by Australia.

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

Country view

9 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Singapore$ 142,8085055.6%
Australia$ 181,3894144.4%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 400,000297
Tayana 5252.42'$ 153,232149
Formosa 4746.42'$ 109,532149
Mason 53You are here$ 142,761102

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 $142,761. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Mason 53 sailboats are for sale?+
2 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 is up 13.1% over the last 3 months compared with 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 Oyster Yachts 53, Tayana 52, Formosa 47. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.