Sadler 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David Sadler·1979 – 1989·~300 hulls·Sadler Yachts
Sadler 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.5' · 9.6 m
Displ.
9,500 lbs · 4,309 kg
First year
1979

The Sadler 32, introduced in 1979, represents the pinnacle of David Sadler’s design evolution following his departure from the Contessa line. While the Contessa 32 is perhaps more famous for its sleek aesthetics and role in the 1979 Fastnet Race, the Sadler 32 was engineered to address that boat’s primary criticisms: restricted interior volume and limited headroom. By utilizing a slightly higher freeboard and a wider beam carried further aft, David Sadler created a vessel that remained a formidable offshore performer while offering the domestic comforts required for family cruising. Between 1979 and 1989, approximately 300 hulls were produced, establishing it as a cornerstone of British yachting during the 1980s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 22,327
Ask, not sold · 48 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
29
48 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+12.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United Kingdom (54.2%) · Greece (18.8%) · Ireland (14.6%)

Recent Listings

33 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sadler 32 listings span 6 countries. United Kingdom leads with 26 listings (54.2%), followed by Greece and Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

48 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 21,788261554.2%
Greece$ 25,8559518.8%
Ireland$ 22,1007414.6%
Netherlands$ 25,015336.3%
Spain$ 25,175214.2%
Jersey$ 17,504112.1%

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 2928.42'$ 17,4375937
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Sadler 32You are here$ 22,3274829
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,7022113
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,387188
Wauquiez Centurion 32$ 26,1781813
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Cavalier 3232'$ 22,87783
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sadler 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sadler 32 over the past 12 months is $22,327. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sadler 32 sailboats are for sale?+
29 Sadler 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 48 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sadler 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sadler 32 has increased by 12.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sadler 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sadler 32 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (54.2%), Greece (18.8%), Ireland (14.6%).
05Do Sadler 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Sadler 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 19.8% 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 Sadler 32?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Contessa 32, Sadler 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.