The Starlight 46, designed by the acclaimed naval architect Stephen Jones and built by Bowman Yachts (later Rival Bowman), is the rare and highly regarded flagship of the Starlight range. Launched at a time when the British boatbuilding industry was transitioning toward the high-end semi-custom market, the 46 was intended to compete with elite marques like Swan and Najad. It followed the significant success of the Starlight 35 and 39, which were known for their unique "two-shell" construction where a secondary inner molding was bonded to the hull using injected foam, providing both buoyancy and exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation. Production of the 46 was extremely limited—likely fewer than five hulls were completed—making it a boutique find on the brokerage market today. According to Stephen Jones Design, the model was conceived as a "thoroughbred ocean cruiser" that balanced high-performance hull lines with the heavy-duty engineering standards for which the Bowman yard was famous.
Starlight 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Starlight
- Model
- 46
- Builder
- Bowman Yachts
- Designer
- Stephen Jones
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2000 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3 | $249,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $189,287 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Cruiser 46 | 46.82' | $422,037 | 52 | 36 |
| Hylas 46 | 46.25' | $420,000 | 38 | 13 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 46 | 48.5' | $411,737 | 24 | 7 |
| Swan 46 | 47.08' | $160,000 | 19 | 8 |
| Grand Soleil 46 (Frers) | $111,799 | 18 | 5 | |
| J Boats J/46 | 46' | $279,000 | 13 | 1 |
| Sadler Starlight 35 | $57,145 | 10 | 5 | |
| Oyster Yachts 46 | 46' | $566,706 | 8 | 3 |
| X-Yachts X-46 | 45.96' | $330,828 | 8 | 2 |
| Bowman 46 | $219,144 | 6 | 6 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | $249,000 | 3 | 3 |
| Portugal | $189,287 | 3 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Starlight 46 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Starlight 46 over the past 12 months is $219,144. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Starlight 46 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 6 Starlight 46 listings over the past 12 months, with 6 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Starlight 46 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Starlight 46 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Starlight 46?
- Portugal currently has the lowest median asking price at $189,287, while Saint Lucia is the most expensive at $249,000 — a 32% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Starlight 46?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Cruiser 46, Hylas 46, Hallberg-Rassy 46. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.