Sweden 390 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Sweden Yachts 390 means chasing a limited-production 39-foot cruiser-racer built from 1991 to 2006, with owner three-cabin layouts more common than the alternative and ex-charter examples frequently appearing. The boat's Nordic construction and IOR-influenced hull make her a compelling used buy for sailors who want a well-built yacht without top-tier marque pricing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 390 was delivered in two principal interior arrangements: a double plus single guest cabin on either side of the cockpit, or a double cabin with a heads. On the used market, the three-cabin owner version is the more common of the two, though both turn up, and ex-charter boats are a common source of available hulls. Either layout gives a clear foredeck for sail stowage and a saloon with curved seating that follows the hull shape.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 390s commonly carry a generous modern equipment set. For power and energy, lithium batteries, inverters, and heating are routinely fitted, meaning most boats will have a credible house system and cold-weather capability. Sail-handling and short-handed cruising are well served by electric winches, autopilot, and a short-handed setup, while downwind performance often comes from a gennaker, asymmetric spinnaker, or code zero. Navigation and safety commonly include chartplotter, AIS, radar, and life raft. Comfort additions such as teak decks, cockpit shower, swim platform, bimini, and freezer are also regularly seen, and a bow thruster is a common fitting on these boats.
What to Inspect
The most important structural point is the rudder and drivetrain arrangement. The 390 uses a saildrive and spade rudder with no skeg, which leaves the rudder exposed to passing debris anchor. A documented case of a Sweden 390 losing its rudder after colliding with a container on an Atlantic crossing shows the consequence of that exposure. Inspect the rudder stock, the saildrive seal, and any evidence of impact damage carefully before purchase.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts are typically found in Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Norway. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: confirm which interior layout is aboard and whether it is an ex-charter hull; verify the rudder and saildrive condition given the skegless design; and assess the installed lithium and inverter setup, electric winches, and bow thruster as indicators of upgrade investment. The 390 rewards a careful shopper with a rare, well-built Nordic performance cruiser.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Sweden 390. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $97,336 | — |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $133,812 | +37.5% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $152,357 | +13.9% |
Where they're listed
Sweden 390 listings appear across 3 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Denmark and Norway.
Country view
4 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $142,387 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Denmark | $97,336 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Norway | $135,390 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najad 390 | 38.55' | $ 133,205 | 29 | 1 |
| Sweden Yachts 390You are here | — | $ 133,812 | 5 | 1 |