RJ 85 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rolf Jacobssen·1969 – 1977·~500 hulls
RJ 85 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28.05' · 8.55 m
Displ.
4,740 lbs · 2,150 kg
First year
1969

The RJ 85 is a quintessential Scandinavian classic, designed in 1969 by Rolf Magnusson to bridge the gap between the traditional International Folkboat and the evolving requirements of modern offshore racing. Characterized by its long, graceful lines, narrow beam, and exceptionally low freeboard, the RJ 85 achieved cult status in Sweden and Denmark throughout the 1970s. Roughly 500 units were produced, many of which were delivered as "selfbuild" kits, meaning that while the hull and deck were professionally molded, the interior finishing and rigging details can vary significantly from one hull to the next. The design emphasizes aesthetic elegance and windward performance over interior volume, making it a "sailor's boat" in the purest sense.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,015
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Germany (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

RJ 85 listings span 1 country. Germany leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 9,01522100.0%

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
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7295226
Najad 3434.28'$ 42,4383019
Comfortina 3535.83'$ 129,2442214
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,7381710
Cobra Yachts 85028.5'$ 10,054146
Scanmar 3535.1'$ 34,89595
Scanmar 4040.16'$ 90,82284
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Baltic 3534.83'$ 78,71255
RJ 85You are here$ 9,01522

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used RJ 85 cost?+
The median asking price for a used RJ 85 over the past 12 months is $9,015. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many RJ 85 sailboats are for sale?+
2 RJ 85 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are RJ 85 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the RJ 85 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are RJ 85 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used RJ 85 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a RJ 85?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 29, Najad 34, Comfortina 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.