Swan 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Nautor (Swan sailboats)
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48.49' · 14.78 m

The Swan 48 represents one of the most storied designations in the Nautor Swan portfolio, embodying the "magic number" that perfectly balances offshore capability with manageable shorthanded sailing. This model has existed in three distinct incarnations: the original Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) design (1971–1975), the first Germán Frers version (1995–2003), and the contemporary Swan 48 MKII launched in 2019. While separated by decades, each iteration has maintained the core DNA of the Finnish yard: a "dualpurpose" philosophy where a luxurious cruising interior is married to a hull capable of winning prestigious regattas. The modern 48, in particular, was designed to satisfy the "ownernavigator" who seeks a premium bluewater vessel without the logistical complexity of a professional crew.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 575,069
Ask, not sold · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-25.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Italy (19.0%) · Spain (14.3%) · France (14.3%)

Recent Listings

28 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 48 listings span 10 countries. Italy leads with 4 listings (19.0%), followed by Spain and France.

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

Country breakdown

21 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 575,0694319.0%
Spain$ 1,155,9463114.3%
France$ 285,6753214.3%
United States$ 265,0003114.3%
Germany$ 1,440,576209.5%
Greece$ 284,630229.5%
Australia$ 314,222104.8%
Denmark$ 1,852,999104.8%
United Kingdom$ 268,071114.8%
Turkey$ 1,219,842114.8%

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
Leopard Catamarans 4848.39'$ 499,99910051
Cambria 4848.92'$ 79,500233
Swan 48You are here$ 575,0692111
Swan 4545.37'$ 325,000137
Hallberg-Rassy 4849.18'$ 575,069117
Solaris 4848.88'$ 458,89396
Nautor Swan 5454.07'$ 1,450,00093
Moody 48 DS50.59'$ 1,195,71482
Grand Soleil 48 Performance52'$ 755,14085
Dufour Catamaran 4846.59'$ 662,20087

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 48 over the past 12 months is $575,069. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 48 sailboats are for sale?+
11 Swan 48 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 48 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 48 has decreased by 25.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 48 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 48 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (19.0%), Spain (14.3%), France (14.3%).
05Do Swan 48 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Swan 48 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Swan 48?+
Comparable models include Leopard Catamarans 48, Cambria 48, Swan 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.