Neptun 22 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Neptun 22 means choosing among a 2,300-boat production run built between 1967 and 1974, with both fixed-fin and lifting-daggerboard versions afloat. She is a 22-foot masthead sloop of solid fiberglass, light on her lines and simple in her systems, which makes her an approachable first boat or trailer-sailer if you know which configuration fits your waters.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two keel layouts dominate the class. The fin-keel boat draws about 3.6 to 3.9 feet and is the simpler trailer or mooring candidate where depth is not a constraint. The daggerboard version lifts to roughly 1.8–2.1 feet, opening shallow creeks and ramp-launch spots a fixed keel cannot use. Both share five berths and 5.25 feet of headroom below, with the daggerboard trunk occupying the cabin sole — a flat floor on that version, a keel stub on the fin. Pick the keel to match where you will actually sail, not the one you think you ought to want.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Solar is commonly fitted to keep a house battery topped for instruments and cabin lighting, a sensible upgrade on a boat whose only factory propulsion note is a 2–3 hp outboard for docking. Beyond that, most used boats carry owner-chosen canvas and ground tackle rather than factory packages, so judge each listing on its own rigging and cover condition. The light-displacement hull takes well to a small electric outboard alternative at 46–55 lbs thrust if the vendor has already converted.
What to Inspect
The daggerboard trunk is the first place to look on a lifting-keel example: a worn or hardened trunk seal lets water into the cabin, so check the sole around the board case for staining or a musty smell and work the board up and down for free movement built with different keel alternatives. On any version, the transom-hung rudder pivots on exposed fittings — confirm the pintles and gudgeons are not cracked and the blade is not delaminated. Where an outboard bracket is fitted, inspect the transom core around the mount for compression or crazing from years of thrust.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Germany. Before you commit, walk through this short list:
- Confirm fin or daggerboard and match it to your draft needs
- Work the daggerboard and smell the trunk for leaks
- Check transom rudder hardware for play
- Test the outboard mount and transom for stress
- Verify solar wiring is tidy and fused
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Neptun 22. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $4,417 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $9,905 | +124.2% |
| May 26 | 1 | $6,060 | -38.8% |
Where they're listed
Neptun 22 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6,060 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship 22 | 23.95' | $ 9,206 | 15 | 4 |
| Neptun 22You are here | — | $ 6,060 | 3 | 0 |