Arcona 400 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

39.3' · 11.98 m

Displ.

15,432 lbs · 7,000 kg

First year

2001

The Arcona 400 represents a watershed moment for the Swedish builder, serving as the model that transitioned Arcona Yachts from a boutique Scandinavian brand to an internationally recognized powerhouse in the performancecruising sector. Designed by the late Stefan Qviberg and launched in 2001, the 400 was engineered to challenge the dominance of brands like XYachts by offering a superior strengthtoweight ratio and a more refined interior. During its decadeplus production run, approximately 160 hulls were completed, making it one of the most successful models in the company's history. Its enduring appeal lies in its "dualpurpose" capability: it is a competitive IRC/ORC racer that remains docile enough for a couple to handle during an extended summer cruise. According to the Arcona Yachts official archive, the model was eventually succeeded by the Arcona 410, which updated the hull form for modern appendages but maintained the core philosophy established by the 400.