Melges 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Reichel/Pugh·2004·~230 hulls·Melges Performance Sailboats
Melges 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
31.83' · 9.7 m
Displ.
3,774 lbs · 1,712 kg
First year
2004

The Melges 32 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the modern sportboat, bridging the gap between highperformance dinghies and grand prix keelboats. Launched in 2005 and designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, the boat was engineered to provide a platform for professionallevel racing that remains accessible to dedicated ownerdrivers. Unlike its smaller sibling, the Melges 24, which revolutionized the 1990s racing scene, the Melges 32 was built to offer more stability and power while maintaining a strictly onedesign philosophy. The hull is constructed of vacuumbagged Eglass and carbon fiber reinforcement, ensuring a rigid, lightweight structure capable of handling the immense loads generated by its massive sail plan.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 61,448
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-17.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United States (33.3%) · Australia (20.0%) · Italy (20.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Melges 32 listings span 7 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (33.3%), followed by Australia and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 59,0005233.3%
Australia$ 77,8413020.0%
Italy$ 69,7053120.0%
Switzerland$ 57,156106.7%
Germany$ 58,088106.7%
Norway$ 63,897106.7%
Sweden$ 52,279106.7%

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
J-Boats J/7022.74'$ 45,0002914
Dehler 30od33.79'$ 145,219226
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3231.17'$ 49,717187
Melges 32You are here$ 61,448164
One Design 3131.36'$ 221,7131310
Ovington 3030.9'$ 38,000126
JPK 103033.92'$ 249,777116
Swan ClubSwan 5054.92'$ 871,316115
Seacart 3030.02'$ 179,00095
Farr Class 40$ 65,05893

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Melges 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Melges 32 over the past 12 months is $61,448. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Melges 32 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Melges 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Melges 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Melges 32 has decreased by 17.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Melges 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Melges 32 listings over the past 12 months are United States (33.3%), Australia (20.0%), Italy (20.0%).
05Do Melges 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Melges 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Melges 32?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/70, Dehler 30od, J-Boats J/32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.