The following si from a forum:

"The “Boating Industry” magazine’s “Market Data Book 2005" reports the
marine industry’s 2004 performance numbers (sales, profits, etc).

The Sailboat Manufacturer’s Report list some interesting statistics,
for the U.S.A.:

2004 Sailboat Sales -&- Average Price
14,300 Units = $603,381,900 total sales - at $42,195 Average Unit Cost

2000 Sailboat Sales -&- Average Price
22,500 Units = $760,622,900 total sales = $33,805 Average Unit Cost

Sailboat Production Values (2004 USA):
Size - Est. Value - Units Sold
20' - 29' - $33,000 - 1,446 Units sold
30' - 35' - $133,000 - 866 Units
36' - 40' - $244,800 - 646 Units
41' - 45' - $414,700 - 424 Units
46' - 59' - $726,000 - 129 Units
60' Plus - $1,925,000 - 14 Units
5,006 Units Up to 11 Feet @ $2,200/ea, and 7,544 Units 12' - 19' @
$6,600/ea

In 2004, there were only about 1512 new sailboats (between 30 & 40
Feet) sold in the USA.

No wonder anything intended for a sailboat is expensive!!!"