The Baba 40 Pilot House represents a pinnacle of the "Taiwanese Ferry" era, a period where traditional aesthetics met robust fiberglass construction. Designed by the legendary Robert Perry and meticulously crafted by Ta Shing Yacht Building, this vessel is the more voluminous, all-weather sibling to the standard Baba 40. While many traditional cruisers of the late 1970s and early 1980s prioritized aesthetics over hydrodynamics, Perry utilized a "performance traditional" underbody—featuring a long fin keel with a cutaway forefoot and a balanced canoe stern—to ensure the boat remained a capable voyager rather than a sluggish antique. According to the Ta Shing Yacht Building history, the yard’s transition from wooden fishing boats to high-end FRP yachts allowed for the level of joinery that has made the Baba 40 Pilot House a permanent fixture on "dream boat" lists for blue-water sailors.
Baba 40 Pilot House Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Baba
- Model
- 40 Pilot House
- Builder
- Ta Shing Shipyards (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Robert Perry
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $132,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $100,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayana 37 | 36.67' | $54,900 | 58 | 24 |
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40 | 41.67' | $159,900 | 17 | 2 |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Rival 40 | 39.92' | $169,443 | 14 | 5 |
| Nauticat 40 | 39.37' | $129,900 | 13 | 7 |
| Baba 30 | 29.75' | $45,695 | 7 | 0 |
| Cornish Crabbers Pilot 30 | 38.98' | $111,764 | 7 | 5 |
| Baba 35 | 34.83' | $56,500 | 6 | 1 |
| Tayana Vancouver 460 | $282,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| Ta Shing 40 Pilot House | $132,000 | 3 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $132,000 | 2 | 2 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $100,000 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Baba 40 Pilot House cost?
- The median asking price for a used Baba 40 Pilot House over the past 12 months is $132,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Baba 40 Pilot House sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Baba 40 Pilot House listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Baba 40 Pilot House prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Baba 40 Pilot House has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Baba 40 Pilot House?
- Antigua and Barbuda currently has the lowest median asking price at $100,000, while United States is the most expensive at $132,000 — a 32% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Baba 40 Pilot House?
- Comparable models include the Tayana 37, Tayana 48, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.