Start 7 Sailboats for Sale

Philippe Harlé·1978 – 1986·~340 hulls·Mallard
Start 7 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23.62' · 7.2 m
Disp.
3,307 lbs · 1,500 kg
First year
1978

The Start 7, launched in the late 1970s by Chantier Mallard, represents a pivotal era in French yachting when the "boating for all" movement was at its zenith. Designed by the prolific naval architect Philippe Harlé—the mind behind legendary designs like the Muscadet and the Sangria—the Start 7 was conceived as an accessible, robust pocket cruiser capable of both coastal hops and spirited club racing. Measuring approximately 7 meters (23 feet), it bridged the gap between smaller dayboats and larger family cruisers, offering a balanced hull form that emphasized stability and ease of handling for the emerging class of recreational sailors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,870
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
3
Switzerland (33.3%) · Germany (33.3%) · Netherlands (33.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Start 7 listings appear across 3 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 1 (33.3%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

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

Country view

3 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 14,7391033.3%
Germany$ 7,8571033.3%
Netherlands$ 2,2771033.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Fantasia 2727.23'$ 13,312213
Rydgeway Marine/Pegasus Yachts, Oulton Broad 70023.33'$ 3,94793
Mallard 7You are here$ 7,87030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Start 7 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Start 7 over the past 12 months is $7,870. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Start 7 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Start 7 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Start 7 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (33.3%), Germany (33.3%), Netherlands (33.3%).
04Do Start 7 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Start 7 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.9% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
05What should I look at instead of a Start 7?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Fantasia 27, Rydgeway Marine/Pegasus Yachts, Oulton Broad 700. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.