Neptun 22 Back Decker Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Lothar Leichtfuß·1973·Neptun Boote GmbH & Co KG
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
22.8' · 6.95 m
Displ.
2,293 lbs · 1,040 kg
First year
1973

The Neptun 22 Back Decker stands as one of the most successful small cruisers in European sailing history, widely credited with popularizing family cruising for the middle class during the 1970s. Produced by the German yard NeptunYachten, the Back Decker was a significant evolution of the original Neptun 22 designed by Anton Miglitsch in 1966. While the earlier "Miglitsch" versions featured a traditional coachroof with walkable side decks, the Back Decker (introduced around 1973 by designer Lothar Leichtfuß) utilized a raiseddeck or "flush deck" configuration. By extending the cabin sides out to the full beam of the hull, the manufacturer significantly increased interior volume and structural rigidity. Over 6,000 units of the Neptun 22 series were built, making it a ubiquitous sight on the inland lakes of Central Europe and the coastal waters of the Baltic.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,304
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Germany (66.7%) · Netherlands (22.2%) · Hungary (11.1%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Neptun 22 Back Decker listings span 3 countries. Germany leads with 6 listings (66.7%), followed by Netherlands and Hungary.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 9,8876266.7%
Netherlands$ 4,1882122.2%
Hungary$ 7,2701011.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Catalina 2525'$ 7,0005015
Catalina 22 Mk II23.83'$ 40,0003015
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Rhodes 22 Continental22'$ 14,975163
Friendship 2222'$ 9,247129
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
Neptun 22 Back DeckerYou are here$ 9,30493
Roberts 2525'$ 9,48780

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Neptun 22 Back Decker cost?+
The median asking price for a used Neptun 22 Back Decker over the past 12 months is $9,304. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Neptun 22 Back Decker sailboats are for sale?+
3 Neptun 22 Back Decker listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Neptun 22 Back Decker prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Neptun 22 Back Decker has increased by 6.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Neptun 22 Back Decker sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Neptun 22 Back Decker listings over the past 12 months are Germany (66.7%), Netherlands (22.2%), Hungary (11.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Neptun 22 Back Decker?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Catalina 25, Catalina 22 Mk II. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.