Start 7 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philippe Harlé·1978 – 1986·~340 hulls·Mallard
Start 7 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23.62' · 7.2 m
Displ.
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
$ 8,028
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
3
Switzerland (33.3%) · Germany (33.3%) · Netherlands (33.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Start 7 listings span 3 countries. Switzerland leads with 1 listings (33.3%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 15,2641033.3%
Germany$ 8,0281033.3%
Netherlands$ 2,3271033.3%

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
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,633209
Jeanneau Fantasia 2727.23'$ 13,936187
Dufour Arpege 3030'$ 8,144165
Jeanneau Symphonie 3232'$ 21,699145
Beneteau First 36 S735.75'$ 59,338139
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,947107
Northshore 2726.97'$ 18,992102
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Mallard 7You are here$ 8,02830

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 $8,028. 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%).
04What should I look at instead of a Start 7?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Moody 27, Jeanneau Fantasia 27. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.