Archambault 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Joubert-Nivelt·2004·Archambault Boats
Archambault 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.34' · 11.99 m
Displ.
13,669 lbs · 6,200 kg
First year
2004

The Archambault 40, along with its IRCoptimized successor, the Archambault 40RC, represents the pinnacle of the French shipyard’s commitment to the cruiserracer category. Designed by the prolific duo Joubert/Nivelt, the 40 was conceived to dominate the European racing circuit while maintaining a level of interior finish that allows for comfortable delivery trips and family coastal cruising. Unlike the more radical, lightweight flyers produced by some of its contemporaries, the Archambault 40 leans into a philosophy of balanced proportions, utilizing a generous sail area and a deep, highballastratio keel to achieve performance that remains accessible to amateur crews. The hull is typically constructed using vacuuminfused polyester/balsa sandwich techniques, a method that ensures a high strengthtoweight ratio while maintaining the structural rigidity required for hightension rig loads.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 103,524
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+42.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Australia (20.0%) · Spain (20.0%) · France (20.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Archambault 40 listings span 5 countries. Australia leads with 1 listings (20.0%), followed by Spain and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 69,8111020.0%
Spain$ 191,9271120.0%
France$ 95,3821020.0%
United Kingdom$ 213,9361020.0%
Greece$ 103,5241120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 40.739.25'$ 91,8937429
Beneteau First 4040.16'$ 99,0007135
Performance 40 Performance40.42'$ 122,5154621
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,0602813
X-Yachts X-4040'$ 180,1461410
Pogo 4039.96'$ 170,990149
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,830119
Farr Class 40$ 65,13993
Archambault 40You are here$ 103,52452
Beneteau First 44 Performance48.06'$ 580,20210

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Archambault 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Archambault 40 over the past 12 months is $103,524. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Archambault 40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Archambault 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Archambault 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Archambault 40 has increased by 42.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Archambault 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Archambault 40 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (20.0%), Spain (20.0%), France (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Archambault 40?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Performance 40 Performance. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.