The Baba 40 stands as a pinnacle of the "golden age" of Taiwanese yacht building, representing a harmonious collaboration between the prolific naval architect Robert Perry and the master craftsmen at Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. Introduced in the late 1970s and produced through the 1980s, the Baba 40 is a heavy-displacement, full-keel double-ender designed for serious blue-water voyaging. It was the logical progression of Perry’s smaller Baba 30 and 35 designs, offering the increased waterline and interior volume required for extended live-aboard cruising. While the yacht is often categorized alongside other "traditional" double-enders of the era, such as those from Valiant or Westsail, the Baba 40 is distinguished by its exceptionally high level of finish and a hull form that balances traditional aesthetics with more modern underbody considerations.
Baba 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Baba
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- Ta Shing Shipyards (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Robert Perry
- Number Built
- 115
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - 1982
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $108,500 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $108,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria 40 | 40.9' | $84,821 | 47 | 21 |
| Passport 40 | 39.42' | $119,000 | 22 | 8 |
| Pacific Seacraft 40 | $245,000 | 22 | 2 | |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Rival 40 | 39.92' | $169,508 | 14 | 5 |
| Caliber 40 | 40.92' | $169,000 | 14 | 3 |
| Nauticat 40 | 39.37' | $129,900 | 13 | 7 |
| Baba 30 | 29.75' | $45,709 | 7 | 0 |
| Baba 35 | 34.83' | $56,500 | 6 | 1 |
| Lafitte 44 | 44.33' | $34,500 | 3 | 2 |
| Baba 40 | $108,500 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $108,500 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Baba 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Baba 40 over the past 12 months is $108,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Baba 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Baba 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Baba 40?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria 40, Passport 40, Pacific Seacraft 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.