Vindö 65 S Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Vindö 65 S means looking at a 38-foot Swedish ketch from the 1980 production-era hybrid build, with a solid fiberglass hull, long keel, and the yard’s characteristic mahogany interior. These boats were built by Vindö (formerly Nötesunds Varv) and reflect the final chapter of the yard’s wooden-cabin tradition before the all-GRP 995 appeared in 1987. Most survivors on the market trace to German ownership and brokerage channels.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 65 S is offered as a long-keel monohull ketch with attached rudder, around 38 feet overall and just under 12 feet beam, displacing roughly 24,000 pounds with 9,900 pounds of iron ballast. The interior is mahogany, in keeping with the yard’s hybrid builds, and the boat carries a single Volvo Penta MD30 diesel of 65 horsepower with 66 gallons of fuel and water. Because the model was a collaborative Andersson–Lindblom design that did not spawn a differently laid-out sister on the used market, buyers will mainly compare condition and equipment rather than plan variations.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped examples commonly carry a bow thruster and autopilot for close-quarters handling given the long-keel profile, while heating and hot water with a cockpit shower and swim platform extend seasonal comfort. On the energy side, solar and an inverter are commonly fitted, and navigation typically includes AIS, a chartplotter, and a life raft. A furling main is a common sail-handling upgrade that suits short-handed cruising on this ketch rig.
What to Inspect
The Vindö 65 S has a solid fiberglass hull with a mahogany interior and a long-keel, attached-rudder configuration anchor. Buyers should closely examine the varnished wood cabin superstructure and teak decks for the maintenance burdens typical of hybrid builds, and verify the condition of the Volvo Penta MD30 and its 66-gallon tankage. The heavy displacement and 1,287 pounds-per-inch immersion rate mean load history matters; inspect for structural integrity around the keel joint and rudder attachment given the attached-rudder design.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for the Vindö 65 S is Germany. For a buyer, the takeaway is a short checklist: confirm the mahogany interior and deck condition, verify the MD30 and tankage, check the ketch rigging against documented sheet sizes, and prioritize examples with bow thruster, heating, and furling main for usable cruising. A sound 65 S rewards the owner with a stable, comfortable heavy cruiser in the classic Swedish tradition.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Vindö 65 S. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $114,782 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $114,782 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 1 | $114,782 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Vindö 65 S listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $114,782 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
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