Bayfield 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ted Gozzard·1982 – 1988·Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
45.5' · 13.87 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1982

The Bayfield 40 stands as the flagship of the late Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd., representing the apex of Ted Gozzard’s "traditionalmodern" design philosophy. Launched in 1982, this vessel was the largest and most ambitious model produced by the Ontariobased builder before Gozzard departed to found his eponymous firm. Built with a heavydisplacement fiberglass hull and a fulllength keel, the Bayfield 40 is instantly recognizable by its clipper bow, pronounced bowsprit, and ornate trailboards. It was designed primarily for longdistance bluewater cruising, targeting sailors who value stability, traditional aesthetics, and a "goanywhere" draft. Despite its length, the boat maintains a relatively shallow draft of approximately 4' 11", making it a favorite for those navigating the Intracoastal Waterway or the thin waters of the Bahamas.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 65,000
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+51.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bayfield 40 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 65,00052100.0%

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
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Bayfield 30/3232'$ 21,616219
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Rival 4039.92'$ 159,896167
Bayfield 2929'$ 15,8791310
Bayfield 3636'$ 59,900125
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Bayfield 40You are here$ 65,00052
Delphia 4039.21'$ 93,07951

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bayfield 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bayfield 40 over the past 12 months is $65,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bayfield 40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bayfield 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bayfield 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bayfield 40 has increased by 51.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bayfield 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bayfield 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bayfield 40?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 40, Little Harbor 40, Bayfield 30/32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.