Sweden 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Peter Norlin and Jens Ostmann·1987 – 1996·~19 hulls·Sweden Yachts
Sweden 50 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
50' · 15.24 m
Displ.
31,500 lbs · 14,288 kg
First year
1987

The Sweden Yachts 50 stands as a definitive example of the "Scandinavian Performance Cruiser" ethos, a vessel that balanced the rugged requirements of North Sea sailing with an uncompromising level of luxury finish. Designed by the celebrated duo of Peter Norlin and Jens Östman, the 50 was the flagship of the yard’s production line for much of the late 1980s and 1990s. It was engineered to offer a high degree of "shorthanded" capability, allowing a couple to manage a 50foot hull through the use of sophisticated sailhandling systems that were, at the time of its debut, considered cuttingedge. According to the Sweden Yachts Group, the model was built to Lloyd’s specifications, ensuring a hull integrity that has allowed these vessels to maintain their value and structural reputation decades after leaving the yard in Stenungsund.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 265,932
Ask, not sold · 17 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
17 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (56.3%) · France (25.0%) · Netherlands (6.3%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sweden 50 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 9 listings (56.3%), followed by France and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 265,9329556.3%
France$ 289,7084325.0%
Netherlands$ 251,836116.3%
Norway$ 197,792106.3%
Sweden$ 197,792106.3%

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
Hallberg-Rassy 4949.08'$ 255,9673319
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2202910
Sweden Yachts 4546.42'$ 319,7912214
Hallberg-Rassy 5454.92'$ 973,382187
Sweden Yachts 50You are here$ 265,9321710
Sweden Yachts 34034'$ 63,9541411
Vindö 5034.94'$ 45,958138
Sweden Yachts 37036.58'$ 138,45592
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Scanmar 4040.16'$ 90,88884
Valiant 5050.67'$ 355,00041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sweden 50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sweden 50 over the past 12 months is $265,932. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sweden 50 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Sweden 50 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 17 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sweden 50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sweden 50 has increased by 1.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sweden 50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sweden 50 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (56.3%), France (25.0%), Netherlands (6.3%).
05Do Sweden 50 listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Sweden 50 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.4% 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 Sweden 50?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 49, Hallberg-Rassy 46, Sweden Yachts 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.