Saphire 27 Buyer's Guide
The Saphire 27 is a Swiss-designed, Polish-finished trailerable sportboat from the 2012 generation, aimed at sailors who want one boat for lake daysailing, club racing, and light coastal use. With a lifting keel and a weight near 1.15 tonnes, she tows and launches without drama, and her open interior keeps ownership simple.
Layouts on the Used Market
Used Saphire 27s share the same essential plan: a completely open cabin with no forecabin walls, stowage structures both sides, and a small kitchenette instead of private berths anchor. The two saloon berths are the only truly comfortable sleeping spots, while the forward pipe berths are tight. A lifting keel and lead bulb are standard, and the boat was offered as cruiser, racer, and one-design in one, so most examples will reflect that multipurpose intent rather than a stripped race build.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and drive choices matter most to buyers. The standard offer was gasoline or electric outboard, and the Torqeedo electric shaft drive that folds flat under the cockpit floor for sailing is the upgrade with the largest ownership impact anchor. For sail handling, the fat-head main and slightly overlapping genoa are typical; a code zero and gennaker extend range, and the "family size" main without the flared top is a calmer alternative rig worth noting on a given boat. Navigation and comfort items are secondary to these drive and sailplan decisions.
What to Inspect
The keel-lifting process is elaborate, so check the mechanism for wear or improvised fixes anchor. The outboard deployment system is more complicated and energy-demanding than simpler rivals, so verify it operates smoothly and the mount is sound. On the tested boat interior surfaces were not perfect, and though the yard planned corrections for series boats, inspect liners and finishes for rough spots. Confirm the single winch pair and jib cleating arrangement match the cockpit as described.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Regional availability is not separately documented here, so shop by the usual trailerable-sportboat channels. For a used Saphire 27, a short checklist: confirm lifting keel action is smooth, test the outboard deployment fully, inspect interior finish quality, and verify which sail and drive options are fitted. She rewards a buyer who trails and launches often and does not need enclosed cabin privacy.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Saphire 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $86,304 | — |
Where they're listed
Saphire 27 listings appear across 1 country. Switzerland has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $86,304 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 27 | 26.24' | $ 108,778 | 38 | 9 |
| Saffier SE 27 | 29.69' | $ 209,542 | 12 | 5 |
| Seascape 27 | 26.21' | $ 116,412 | 11 | 4 |
| Saphire 27You are here | — | $ 86,304 | 1 | 0 |