Sadler 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David Sadler·1981 – 1988·~400 hulls·Sadler Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.42' · 8.66 m
Displ.
8,200 lbs · 3,719 kg
First year
1981

The Sadler 29 is widely regarded as one of the most successful small cruisers ever built in the United Kingdom, representing a highwater mark for the "unsinkable" design philosophy championed by David and Martin Sadler. Launched in 1980 as a modern successor to the Sadler 25, the 29 was engineered to offer more volume and stability while retaining the spirited performance characteristics of David Sadler’s earlier designs, most notably the Contessa 32. Its defining characteristic is the twinskin GRP construction, where the void between the hull and the internal molding is filled with closedcell polyurethane foam. This provided not only immense structural rigidity and thermal insulation but also enough buoyancy to keep the vessel afloat even if completely swamped. During its production run, which lasted until approximately 1990, nearly 400 hulls were completed, making it a ubiquitous sight in European coastal waters.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,430
Ask, not sold · 59 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
37
59 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (93.2%) · Guernsey (1.7%) · Ireland (1.7%)

Recent Listings

35 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sadler 29 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 55 listings (93.2%), followed by Guernsey and Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

59 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 17,430553393.2%
Guernsey$ 10,095111.7%
Ireland$ 26,180111.7%
Malta$ 81,449111.7%
Portugal$ 15,478111.7%

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
Sadler 29You are here$ 17,4305937
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7435226
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3234829
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0952315
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,6862113
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,2451811
Island Packet 2932'$ 58,0001510
Colvic Sailor 2929.5'$ 21,199105
Delphia 2928.2'$ 40,53294
Trintella 2928.92'$ 16,15196

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sadler 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sadler 29 over the past 12 months is $17,430. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sadler 29 sailboats are for sale?+
37 Sadler 29 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 59 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sadler 29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sadler 29 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sadler 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sadler 29 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (93.2%), Guernsey (1.7%), Ireland (1.7%).
05Do Sadler 29 listings get price reductions?+
About 14% of Sadler 29 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 30.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sadler 29?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 29, Sadler 32, Moody 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.