Sailing yachts
Sailing Yachts for Sale in the Mediterranean
Sailing yachts in the 12- to 20-metre range form the backbone of Mediterranean private and charter sailing — Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Hanse, Dufour and Italian custom builders deliver hulls suited to both owner-operated weeks and short-handed cruising. The Mediterranean wind profile — generally light to moderate, with predictable thermal patterns — rewards modern hull forms and well-tuned rigs.
Why choose
Why a sailing yacht?
A sailing yacht offers running costs typically half those of an equivalent motor yacht, a slower pace that suits family cruising, and the satisfaction of arriving under sail. For owners who value process over destination, and who enjoy the planning that a passage involves, the sailing yacht is the natural choice.
Current Sailing yachts inventory · 5
Beneteau · 2009
Beneteau Oceanis 46
A prestigious yacht that heralds a new era in the history of cruising yachts.
- Length
- 14.4m / 47ft
- Cabins
- 3
- Location
- Muğla
€170,000
Jeanneau · 2007
Sun Odyssey 45
The ideal yacht for both family cruising and charter use, ready to moor and presented in excellent general condition.
- Length
- 13.7m / 45ft
- Cabins
- 4
- Location
- Italy
€155,000
Yachting France / Jouet · 1969
Yachting France Jouet Calife 23
The Jouet Calife is a classic sloop designed in the 1970s by renowned French naval architect Philippe Harlé and built by the Jouet shipyard under the Yachting France brand.
- Length
- 6.8m / 22ft
- Cabins
- 1
- Location
- RM
€10,000
Beneteau · 2013
Beneteau Oceanis 48
Price negotiable.
- Length
- 14.6m / 48ft
- Cabins
- 5
- Location
- Smirne
€175,000
De Cesari · 1983
De Cesari 65 Sloop Oceanico
“Mona Lisa” is an 18.5-meter offshore sloop signed by Sciomachen and built by De Cesari using a 5-layer West System laminate construction.
- Length
- 18.5m / 61ft
- Cabins
- 4
- Location
- TP
€150,000
Common questions
Sailing yachts: the questions buyers ask.
- How much does a sailing yacht cost in the Mediterranean?
- Used sailing yachts in the 12-15m range typically run €60k-€200k for 10-20 year-old hulls. Mid-range (15-18m, 5-15 years): €150k-€400k. Premium and bluewater-capable (18-22m): €350k-€800k+. Custom and luxury sailing yachts (22m+): €500k to €5M+ depending on builder and specification.
- What is the difference between a cruising sailboat and a racing sailboat?
- A cruising sailboat (Beneteau Oceanis, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, Bavaria Cruiser) emphasises comfort, ease of handling, and volume below decks. A racing sailboat (Beneteau First, Pogo, J-Boats, custom hulls) emphasises performance, weight, sail area-to-displacement ratio, and tactical handling. Cruisers dominate the Mediterranean private-use market.
- How much sailing experience do I need to own a sailing yacht?
- Modern cruising sailboats are designed for short-handed operation — most can be sailed by a couple with intermediate experience. For yachts over 18m or for offshore cruising, a captain is typical. Sailing schools (RYA, ASA) offer Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster qualifications that cover the technical knowledge needed.
- What is the difference between in-mast furling and slab reefing?
- In-mast furling rolls the mainsail into the mast — convenient and short-handed-friendly but reduces sail performance and risks jamming. Slab reefing folds the mainsail in horizontal sections — more performance and reliability but requires more crew effort. Modern Mediterranean cruisers typically have in-mast furling; performance-oriented owners prefer slab reefing.
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