Swan 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Holland·1978 – 1980·~33 hulls·Nautor
Swan 39 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.3' · 11.98 m
Displ.
18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg
First year
1978

The Swan 39 represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of Nautor’s Swan, marking the transition from the classical lines of Sparkman & Stephens to the more aggressive, performanceoriented designs of Ron Holland. Introduced in 1978, the Swan 39 was conceived during the height of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era. Unlike many of its predecessors that prioritized heavydisplacement cruising comfort, the 39 was a thoroughbred racercruiser designed to excel in competitive offshore circuits while maintaining the Finnish builder’s legendary standards of luxury and seaworthiness. A total of 33 units were produced between 1978 and 1980, divided into two distinct configurations: a flushdeck "Racing" version and a "Cruising" version featuring a traditional coachroof.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 33,656
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+98.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (66.7%) · Germany (33.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 39 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Germany.

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
United Kingdom$ 69,1852166.7%
Germany$ 29,0871133.3%

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
Hallberg-Rassy 3938.88'$ 177,4722610
Swan 37137'$ 69,750224
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,079154
Baltic 3938.76'$ 85,000113
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,792115
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Sparkman & Stephens Swan 38$ 64,50372
Swan 39You are here$ 33,65632

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 39 over the past 12 months is $33,656. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 39 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Swan 39 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 39 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 39 has increased by 98.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 39 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (66.7%), Germany (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swan 39?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 39, Swan 371, Swan 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.