Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) 65 Custom is not a single production line, but rather a prestigious designation for a series of bespoke commissions and highend limited series designed by the world’s most influential naval architecture firm. Rooted in the design philosophy of Olin and Rod Stephens, these vessels—which range from the legendary aluminum ketches built by yards like Robert E. Derecktor in the 1960s to modern epoxycomposite motor yachts built by New England Boatworks—share a core DNA of "moderate" proportions, exceptional seaworthiness, and aesthetic permanence. While the Nautor Swan 65 remains their most famous production relative, the "Custom" hulls represent a higher tier of personalization, often built to exceed American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards for unrestricted offshore use. These yachts were typically commissioned by experienced yachtsmen who sought a vessel capable of crossing any ocean with a level of grace and stability that modern lightdisplacement boats rarely replicate.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 259,773
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Canada (66.7%) · Australia (33.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom listings span 2 countries. Canada leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Australia.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 259,9052266.7%
Australia$ 42,9601033.3%

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
Jeanneau Yachts 6566.27'$ 1,650,0004123
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,237134
Endurance 4444'$ 101,751106
Moody 6463.42'$ 918,925105
Swan 65165.68'$ 311,73772
Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36$ 49,00071
Dean 36536.75'$ 87,24076
Swan 4444'$ 174,47963
X-Yachts X-6565.65'$ 907,29351
Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 CustomYou are here$ 259,77332

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom over the past 12 months is $259,773. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom sailboats are for sale?+
2 Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom has increased by 0.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom listings over the past 12 months are Canada (66.7%), Australia (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Sparkman & Stephens S&S 65 Custom?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Yachts 65, Hans Christian 33, Sparkman and Stephens S&S 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.