ShearWater 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dudley Dix·1990·~20 hulls·Nebe Boatworks
ShearWater 39 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
39.37' · 12 m
Displ.
21,605 lbs · 9,800 kg
First year
1990

The Shearwater 39 is a quintessential example of the "South African school" of yacht design, representing a bridge between the traditional heavydisplacement cruisers of the mid20th century and the more performanceoriented offshore vessels of the modern era. Commissioned by Gerfried Nebe and designed by the prolific Dudley Dix Yacht Design, the boat was born from the wooden hull of "Gabriel," which served as the plug for the subsequent glassreinforced plastic (GRP) production run. This origin story is critical to understanding the vessel's character; the Shearwater 39 retains the robust, overbuilt feel of a custom timber yacht while benefiting from the consistency and maintenance ease of a production fiberglass hull. Built by Nebe Boatworks in Hout Bay, approximately 27 units were completed, many of which were specifically outfitted for highlatitude or transoceanic voyaging.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 104,714
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Germany (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

ShearWater 39 listings span 1 country. Germany leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 104,71410100.0%

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 3938.88'$ 177,4722610
Amel Sharki 3939.25'$ 88,000218
Moody 3737'$ 67,2571911
Shannon 3837.75'$ 64,950132
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,792115
Southern Cross 3939'$ 79,900113
Baltic 3938.76'$ 85,000113
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,35774
Corbin 3941.5'$ 74,90075
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040
ShearWater 39You are here$ 104,71410

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used ShearWater 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used ShearWater 39 over the past 12 months is $104,714. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many ShearWater 39 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are ShearWater 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used ShearWater 39 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a ShearWater 39?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 39, Amel Sharki 39, Moody 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.