SS Class Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Benjamin Hallock·1909·~150 hulls·Benjamin Hallock
SS Class drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Gaffhead Sloop
LOA
16.47' · 5.02 m
Displ.
900 lbs · 408 kg
First year
1909

The SS Class is an enduring testament to the design philosophy of Sparkman & Stephens, having been originally commissioned in 1935 as Design No. 133. Conceived as a robust trainer and family daysailer for the members of the Quissett Yacht Club, the boat was intended to bridge the gap between small dinghies and larger keelboats. At roughly 16.5 feet in length, it distinguishes itself from many other boats in its size category through its significant ballast and "big boat" feel. Often constructed with a cedaroveroak frame in its original iterations, the class transitioned to fiberglass construction via Cape Cod Shipbuilding, which continues to provide parts and support for the fleet today. Its hull is characterized by a full keel with an integrated lead casting, a design choice that provides remarkable stability for a vessel of this scale.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,257134
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36$ 49,00071
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Swan 4444'$ 174,52363

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a SS Class?+
Comparable models include Cape Cutter 19, Herreshoff 12 1/2, Tartan 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.