Motiva 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Arne Borghegn·1986·Motica Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.34' · 11.99 m
Displ.
24,251 lbs · 11,000 kg
First year
1986

The Motiva 39, particularly in its popular "39 S" configuration, represents the quintessential Danish approach to steel yacht construction. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Arne Borghegn, the 39 was conceived as a highlatitude bluewater cruiser capable of providing a safe, temperate environment for its crew regardless of external conditions. Built primarily at the Motiva shipyard in Lunderskov, Denmark, with many interiors finished by the Tony Dahl Yard, the vessel is distinguished by its robust scantlings and its characteristic pilothouse profile. Unlike massproduced fiberglass yachts of the same era, the Motiva 39 was often semicustomized, leading to variations in rig (primarily cutter or ketch) and internal layout, though all share the foundational "tanklike" build quality associated with Danish steel craftsmanship.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 100,987
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (71.4%) · Denmark (28.6%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Motiva 39 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (71.4%), followed by Denmark.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 100,9875271.4%
Denmark$ 40,8672128.6%

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
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Hallberg-Rassy 3938.88'$ 177,4722610
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,601218
Moody 3737'$ 67,2571911
Fiskars 3535'$ 24,393124
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,792115
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984
Motiva 39You are here$ 100,98773
Corbin 3941.5'$ 74,90075
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,35774
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Motiva 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Motiva 39 over the past 12 months is $100,987. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Motiva 39 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Motiva 39 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Motiva 39 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Motiva 39 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Motiva 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Motiva 39 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (71.4%), Denmark (28.6%).
05Do Motiva 39 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Motiva 39 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.2% 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 Motiva 39?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39, Hallberg-Rassy 39, Pilothouse 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.