Swan 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1983 – 1997·~109 hulls·Nautor
Swan 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
47.08' · 14.35 m
Displ.
31,300 lbs · 14,197 kg
First year
1983

The Swan 46, designed by the legendary Germán Frers, represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of Nautor’s Swan. Introduced in 1983 as a successor to the Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Swan 47, the 46 was the model that arguably cemented Frers’ position as the definitive architect of the modern Swan identity. It was a commercial and critical triumph for the Finnish yard, with 109 hulls produced between 1983 and 1997. The vessel was offered in two distinct iterations: the Mark I, which featured a shorter waterline and a traditional bridge deck, and the Mark II, introduced in 1989, which incorporated a slightly longer waterline, a revised keel profile, and a more streamlined deck house. As a "dualpurpose" yacht, the Swan 46 was engineered to be competitive on the IOR racing circuit while providing the offshore security and interior luxury required for serious global cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 150,000
Ask, not sold · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
United States (20.0%) · Spain (15.0%) · Italy (15.0%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 46 listings span 10 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (20.0%), followed by Spain and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

20 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 150,0004120.0%
Spain$ 221,0753115.0%
Italy$ 209,4403315.0%
Slovenia$ 144,2813315.0%
Antigua and Barbuda$ 75,0002010.0%
Australia$ 178,397105.0%
Germany$ 172,206105.0%
United Kingdom$ 201,891105.0%
Netherlands$ 144,281115.0%
Trinidad and Tobago$ 189,000105.0%

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
Hylas 4646.25'$ 420,0005120
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2442910
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,123259
Swan 46You are here$ 150,0002110
X-Yachts X-4645.96'$ 290,3071914
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,393153
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Swan 6160.5'$ 510,85394
Swan 5353'$ 366,52093
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,91273
Nautor Swan Swan 4444'$ 197,49164

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 46 over the past 12 months is $150,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 46 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Swan 46 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 46 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 46 has decreased by 3.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 46 listings over the past 12 months are United States (20.0%), Spain (15.0%), Italy (15.0%).
05Do Swan 46 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Swan 46 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Swan 46?+
Comparable models include Hylas 46, Hallberg-Rassy 46, Grand Soleil 46 (Frers). See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.