Used Santa Cruz 40 Sailboats for Sale

The Santa Cruz 40 is a distinctive performance-oriented monohull sailboat, a testament to the "Fast is Fun" philosophy championed by its designer, the legendary Bill Lee. Launched by Santa Cruz Yachts in 1982, this vessel was conceived as a high-performance cruiser, designed to offer exhilarating speed without entirely sacrificing the comforts expected for coastal or offshore voyages. As one of the iconic models from the Santa Cruz lineup, the 40 embodies the builder's pioneering approach to ultra-light displacement (ULDB) construction, leaving a notable mark on the sailing community for its blend of speed and solid construction.