Reliance 12 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Steve Killing·1987 – 1988·~5 hulls·Reliance Sailing Craft Co., Ltd.
Reliance 12 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.33' · 11.99 m
Displ.
8,900 lbs · 4,037 kg
First year
1987

The Reliance 12, often referred to as the Reliance 12Meter, is a sophisticated racingoriented sloop designed by the renowned Canadian naval architect Steve Killing and manufactured by Reliance Sailcraft of Montreal. Introduced in the mid1980s, the vessel was conceptualized as a response to owners of the larger Reliance 44 who desired a highperformance "day racer" that captured the aesthetic and speed of the International 12Metre class yachts famous for their America’s Cup heritage. Unlike many 40footers of its era that prioritized voluminous interiors for family cruising, the Reliance 12 was built with a narrow beam and a focus on hydrodynamic efficiency, creating a niche for sailors who prioritize onwater elegance and tactical agility over liveaboard comfort.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J-Boats J/12040'$ 125,0004324
Reliance 4444.33'$ 19,5001810
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
X-Yachts X-41242.33'$ 127,9101611
X-Yachts X-61260'$ 281,494125
Tofinou 1239.34'$ 215,191114
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Wauquiez Centurion 49$ 115,21893
Archambault Surpise31.3'$ 43,03895

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Reliance 12?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/120, Reliance 44, Herreshoff 12 1/2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.