Seafarer 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1961·Seafarer Yachts
Seafarer 45 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
45.08' · 13.74 m
Displ.
25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg
First year
1961

The Seafarer 45 represents the highwater mark of Seafarer Fiberglass Yachts’ early era, a period defined by the company’s transition from a boutique importer to a serious manufacturer of bluewater cruisers. Designed by the legendary firm of Sparkman & Stephens (Design 1601), the Seafarer 45 was conceived during the 1960s as a premier oceangoing yacht that combined the sleek aesthetics of the CCA (Cruising Club of America) rating rule with the emerging benefits of fiberglass construction. While later Seafarer models would be penned by McCurdy & Rhodes, the 45 remains a quintessential S&S design, characterized by long, elegant overhangs, a narrow beam relative to its length, and a graceful sheer line. Most hulls were built by the Amsterdam Shipyard G. de Vries Lentsch Jr. in the Netherlands before being finished or distributed by Seafarer in New York, lending the vessel a level of European joinery and fitout that distinguished it from many contemporary American builds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 70,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+111.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (57.1%) · Spain (42.9%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Seafarer 45 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (57.1%), followed by Spain.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 65,0004357.1%
Spain$ 231,5333342.9%

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 4546.33'$ 209,2752917
Sweden Yachts 4546.42'$ 319,7912214
Hardin 44/4544.5'$ 56,225183
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Island Packet 4545.25'$ 149,500131
X-Yachts XC 4545.47'$ 481,927139
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,259124
Gulfstar Hirsch 4544.67'$ 83,000107
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,90185
Sparkman & Stephens 45You are here$ 70,00076
Frers 4545'$ 57,83763

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Seafarer 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Seafarer 45 over the past 12 months is $70,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Seafarer 45 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Seafarer 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Seafarer 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Seafarer 45 has increased by 111.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Seafarer 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Seafarer 45 listings over the past 12 months are United States (57.1%), Spain (42.9%).
05Do Seafarer 45 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Seafarer 45 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 26.3% 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 Seafarer 45?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 45, Sweden Yachts 45, Hardin 44/45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.