Atlantic 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Walter F. Rayner·1976·Mitchell & Sons
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
39.99' · 12.19 m
Displ.
23,519 lbs · 10,668 kg
First year
1976

The Atlantic 40 represents a pinnacle of Dutch maritime engineering, specifically designed for bluewater sailors who prioritize safety, autonomy, and the ability to traverse shallow coastal waters. Designed by the renowned naval architect Dick Zaal and built by Atlantic Yachts (Atlantic Nieuwbouw) in the Netherlands, this model is part of a celebrated lineage of "North Sea" cruisers. Primarily constructed in robust seaaluminum, though some composite versions exist, the Atlantic 40 is easily identified by its distinctive wedgeshaped deck saloon and purposeful, utilitarian aesthetic. It is a vessel engineered for the rigors of highlatitude sailing and longdistance voyaging, offering a unique combination of a balanced hull form and specialized keel configurations.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 53,753
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+42.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Turkey (50.0%) · United Kingdom (33.3%) · Germany (16.7%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Atlantic 40 listings span 3 countries. Turkey leads with 3 listings (50.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Turkey$ 98,8723250.0%
United Kingdom$ 53,7532133.3%
Germany$ 20,3561016.7%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,834147
Hans Christian Christina 4039.83'$ 95,000132
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,240104
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
ATLANTIC 40You are here$ 53,75374
Delphia 4039.21'$ 93,05651

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Atlantic 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Atlantic 40 over the past 12 months is $53,753. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Atlantic 40 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Atlantic 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Atlantic 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Atlantic 40 has increased by 42.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Atlantic 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Atlantic 40 listings over the past 12 months are Turkey (50.0%), United Kingdom (33.3%), Germany (16.7%).
05Do Atlantic 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Atlantic 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Atlantic 40?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 40, Pacific Seacraft 40, Hughes 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.