Swede 55 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Knud Reimers·1975 – 1985·~35 hulls·Fisksätra Shipyard
Swede 55 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
53' · 16.15 m
Displ.
16,640 lbs · 7,548 kg
First year
1975

The Swede 55 represents a pinnacle of Scandinavian naval architecture, emerging from the mid1970s as a sophisticated evolution of the traditional Skerry Cruiser (Square Metre) concept. Designed by the legendary Knud Reimers and commissioned by a Swedish consortium, the vessel was built by Fiskars at their Inha Works in Finland—a facility that would later become worldrenowned for aluminum construction but was then focused on highend composite craftsmanship. The Swede 55 was conceived to bridge the gap between the extreme, narrow proportions of racing Skerry cruisers and the practical requirements of offshore family cruising. With its signature low profile, immense lengthtobeam ratio, and elegant overhangs, the model remains one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the sailing world. Approximately 27 to 30 units were produced between 1976 and the mid1980s, making it a rare find on the brokerage market and a prized possession for traditionalists who value speed and aesthetics over interior volume.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swede 55 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 16,00020100.0%

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
Sweden Yachts 4546.42'$ 319,6612214
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,8231710
X-Yachts X-5555'$ 508,379147
Sweden Yachts 34034'$ 63,9561411
Maxi 100033.46'$ 45,706148
Solaris 5554.79'$ 1,217,660123
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72'$ 1,221,733104
Sweden Yachts 37036.58'$ 138,46392
Baltic 55 DP55'$ 497,50076
Finngulf 3332.97'$ 114,40575
Swede 55You are here$ 16,00020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swede 55 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swede 55 over the past 12 months is $16,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swede 55 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Swede 55 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swede 55 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Swede 55?+
Comparable models include Sweden Yachts 45, Sweden Yachts 50, X-Yachts X-55. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.