North Wind 47 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Marcelo Penna·1988·North Wind Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
46.75' · 14.25 m
Displ.
28,660 lbs · 13,000 kg
First year
1988

The North Wind 47 stands as a definitive example of the "Spanish Swan" era—a period when the Barcelonabased shipyard aimed to compete directly with Northern Europe’s premier builders by producing heavyduty, meticulously finished ocean cruisers. Designed primarily by the prolific naval architect Angus Primrose, the North Wind 47 was engineered for longdistance voyaging, characterized by a highvolume hull and a robust layup that reflects the shipyard's origins in industrial construction. While North Wind later became synonymous with the "Deck House" concept designed by Nautatec, the 47 belongs to the classic generation of centercockpit cruisers that prioritized structural integrity and a secure, deepcockpit configuration over the contemporary trend of lightweight, performanceoriented hulls. It is a vessel built for momentum and stability, rather than highspeed sprinting, making it a perennial favorite for sailors looking to traverse the Atlantic or the Mediterranean in comfort.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 178,013
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+20.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Spain (80.0%) · France (13.3%) · Netherlands (6.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

North Wind 47 listings span 3 countries. Spain leads with 12 listings (80.0%), followed by France and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 180,41012580.0%
France$ 155,9072013.3%
Netherlands$ 203,552106.7%

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
Vagabond 4746.58'$ 94,9402611
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,7392517
Hylas 4746.75'$ 70,000178
North Wind 47You are here$ 178,013155
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Delphia 4747.51'$ 270,720137
Moody 47-246.5'$ 223,156137
North Wind 56$ 302,680113
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Wauquiez Centurion 4747.33'$ 89,500108
Poncin 4747.21'$ 133,80187

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used North Wind 47 cost?+
The median asking price for a used North Wind 47 over the past 12 months is $178,013. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many North Wind 47 sailboats are for sale?+
5 North Wind 47 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are North Wind 47 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the North Wind 47 has increased by 20.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are North Wind 47 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used North Wind 47 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (80.0%), France (13.3%), Netherlands (6.7%).
05Do North Wind 47 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of North Wind 47 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.8% 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 North Wind 47?+
Comparable models include Vagabond 47, Bavaria Ocean 47 CC, Hylas 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.