Sydney 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Murray Burns Dovell·1997·Sydney Yachts/Bashford Int.
Sydney 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
46.59' · 14.2 m
Displ.
18,188 lbs · 8,250 kg
First year
1997

The Sydney 46 stands as a definitive example of the highperformance cruiserracer ethos that defined Australian yachting in the late 1990s. Designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Murray, Burns & Dovell and built by Bashford International (now Sydney Yachts), the 46 was developed to capitalize on the success of the Sydney 41, providing a larger, more powerful platform for offshore racing under the IMS and IRC handicap systems. Constructed using advanced vacuumbagged Eglass and foamcore composites, the vessel was engineered for extreme rigidity and weight savings, a necessity for a boat intended to compete in grueling events like the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. While its primary mission was speed, the 46 was one of the first models from the builder to successfully integrate a functional, aesthetically pleasing interior that allowed it to transition from a grandprix racer to a capable fastcruiser for coastal passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 133,801
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
France (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sydney 46 listings span 1 country. France leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 133,80110100.0%

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'$ 407,2202910
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,116259
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
X-Yachts X-4645.96'$ 290,2891914
Dehler 4648.43'$ 389,441199
Sirena 4645.9'$ 330,894118
J Boats J/4646'$ 287,000102
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973
Sydney 46You are here$ 133,80110

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sydney 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sydney 46 over the past 12 months is $133,801. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sydney 46 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Sydney 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sydney 46 listings over the past 12 months are France (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Sydney 46?+
Comparable models include Hylas 46, Hallberg-Rassy 46, Grand Soleil 46 (Frers). See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.