Shannon 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Walter Schutz·1982·Shannon Yachts
Shannon 50 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Ketch
LOA
50.92' · 15.52 m
Displ.
39,000 lbs · 17,690 kg
First year
1982

The Shannon 50 stands as a definitive expression of Walter Schulz’s "nocompromise" approach to offshore naval architecture. Introduced as the flagship of the Bristol, Rhode Island yard during a period when many builders were transitioning toward lighter, productionline mentalities, the Shannon 50 remained steadfastly a semicustom, heavydisplacement bluewater cruiser. Each hull was constructed to order, resulting in a fleet where no two vessels are identical, yet all share the unmistakable "Shannon look": a traditional clipper bow, a graceful wineglass transom, and a robust, lowprofile coachroof. According to the Shannon Yachts legacy documentation, the 50 was designed specifically to accommodate the needs of a couple sailing without professional crew, emphasizing safety and mechanical redundancy over raw racing speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 209,000
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-47.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (73.3%) · Mexico (20.0%) · Australia (6.7%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Shannon 50 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (73.3%), followed by Mexico and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 209,00011273.3%
Mexico$ 175,0003120.0%
Australia$ 229,342106.7%

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
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,9321710
Shannon 50You are here$ 209,000164
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Shannon 4343.83'$ 189,000134
Vindö 5034.94'$ 45,958138
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Taswell 5050.08'$ 279,00096
Morgan 5050.33'$ 52,50088
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 50 (1998-2003)$ 127,98371
Valiant 5050.67'$ 355,00041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Shannon 50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Shannon 50 over the past 12 months is $209,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Shannon 50 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Shannon 50 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Shannon 50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Shannon 50 has decreased by 47.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Shannon 50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Shannon 50 listings over the past 12 months are United States (73.3%), Mexico (20.0%), Australia (6.7%).
05Do Shannon 50 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Shannon 50 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.5% 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 Shannon 50?+
Comparable models include Sweden Yachts 50, Gulfstar 50, Shannon 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.