What types of sailing yachts are available?

Fraser’s sailing yacht listing encompasses every major configuration: sloops, ketches, cutters, schooners, and sailing catamarans, ranging from 24M to superyachts exceeding 90M, across both pre-owned and new build. If you are not yet certain which type suits your sailing plans, your Broker will help you refine the brief and can arrange visits, physical or virtual, to shortlisted yachts.

What should I consider before buying a sailing yacht?

Intended use shapes every decision: a performance sailing yacht built for racing demands different specifications from a cruising sailing yacht designed for long-range passage-making. Rig type, sail plan, onboard volume, refit history, and anticipated running costs all carry weight. Your Fraser Broker draws on an average of 24 years of career experience to guide you through each consideration, highlight any structural or historical weak points in a specific sail yacht for sale, and negotiate on your behalf until the right terms are secured.

Can Fraser assist with crew recruitment for my sailing yacht?

Yes. Through Fraser’s dedicated crewing subsidiary, The Crew Network, a dedicated Crew Coordinator manages the full process: sourcing the right Captain and crew, handling contracts and payroll administration, and overseeing ongoing certification management. The Crew Network is the leading superyacht crew agency worldwide, with a database of over 45,000 crew and more than 11,000 positions filled since its founding in 1989.

Sail Yacht for Sale

The luxury yacht SEVEN, crafted by Perini Navi Shipyard, showcases an impressive design and superior performance for a luxurious sailing experience. | luxury yacht, Perini Navi Shipyard, SEVEN, impressive design, superior performance | Fraser Yachts

There is a particular kind of freedom that only a sailing yacht delivers: the mast overhead, the rigging alive with purpose, a sail plan drawing power from the wind alone. Whether you are drawn to a performance sailing yacht that pushes the limits of speed, or a cruising sailing yacht built for unhurried passage-making across open water, the decision to buy a sailing yacht rewards every sense.

Fraser offers the world’s largest fleet of motor and luxury sailing yachts for sale, from 24M to over 90M, covering pre-owned sailing yachts and new-build projects alike. Your journey begins here — and extends, through Fraser’s dedicated intelligence team, to off-market sailing superyachts that never reach the public listing. Browse all yachts for sale to begin your search.

Explore Our Selection of Sailing Yachts for Sale

Our global sailing yacht listing spans every category of the market: classic long-keeled cruisers, technical performance sailing yachts, voluminous sailing catamarans, and the finest sailing superyachts from the world’s most respected shipyards. Every sail yacht for sale in our fleet, whether a pre-owned sailing yacht with a proven history or a new-build sailing yacht conceived from scratch, is presented with full specifications and honest broker counsel. Your Fraser Broker works across the full market, on-listing and off, drawing on access to a worldwide fleet of around 2,000 vessels. Buy a yacht with Fraser and trust a sales team that has closed more superyacht transactions than any other brokerage in the past 15 years, or lean on our expertise to build the custom sailing yacht of your dreams.

Sailing yachts currently available

Types of Sailing Yachts Available

A sailing yacht’s character lives in its rig. The sloop, a single mast carrying a mainsail and headsail, is the dominant configuration in modern sailing yachts: aerodynamically efficient, straightforward to handle, and the natural choice for performance sailing. The ketch introduces a second, shorter mast aft of the main, giving a more versatile sail plan that earns its keep on extended offshore passages. The cutter, with its twin headsails, suits those who favour power and balance in challenging conditions.

Below decks, sailing superyachts have evolved into genuinely palatial spaces. A well-designed deck saloon brings light and panoramic views into the main living area, while a carefully positioned cockpit forms the social heart of life on board.

For those who wish to experience a sailing superyacht before committing to ownership, our fleet of sailing yachts for charter offers an ideal first step.

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Why Buy a Sailing Yacht with Fraser

Fraser was founded in 1947 by a man who came to yacht brokerage through a passion for sailing. That origin is not incidental: the schooner David Fraser worked on as a young man still sits at the centre of the company logo, and this heritage informs how our brokers approach the market today with a depth that mere transaction experience cannot build.

Finding the right sail yacht for sale requires a different kind of expertise to buying a motor yacht. Rig configuration, sail plan, keel geometry, and structural integrity under load are considerations that reward a sailing yacht broker with genuine knowledge of the sailing market. And when a new-build sailing yacht with a leading yacht builder is the right answer, our Build & Refit team guides the process from the first conversation at the shipyard to the moment you step on board.

Choosing the right sail yacht for sale is a decision that shapes how you experience the world. Fraser has guided more Buyers through that decision than any other brokerage in the past 15 years, and over 80% of those who sell and buy again return to do so with us. Our global team of specialists across 21 offices is ready when you are: contact our sales brokers now to discuss your requirements..