Beneteau Oceanis 440 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·1990·Beneteau
Beneteau Oceanis 440 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
44.83' · 13.66 m
Displ.
20,500 lbs · 9,299 kg
First year
1990

The Beneteau Oceanis 440 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of highvolume production cruisers, marking the era when Beneteau partnered with the legendary Bruce Farr to redefine the balance between hull efficiency and living space. Launched in the early 1990s, the 440 was a departure from the more traditional, narrower designs of the 1980s, introducing a powerful beam that carried far aft and a distinctive deck layout characterized by a large, ergonomic cockpit. This model was a cornerstone of the Oceanis line’s transition from niche coastal cruisers to robust, bluewater capable family yachts. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a balsacored deck, the Oceanis 440 was designed to be easily handled by a couple while providing the interior volume typically found on much larger vessels of the previous decade.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 79,900
Ask, not sold · 37 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
21
37 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-38.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
United States (28.6%) · Grenada (22.9%) · Italy (14.3%)

Recent Listings

25 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau Oceanis 440 listings span 10 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (28.6%), followed by Grenada and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

35 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 69,00010328.6%
Grenada$ 39,0008822.9%
Italy$ 93,0845314.3%
France$ 81,4494111.4%
Martinique$ 91,921328.6%
Australia$ 126,096102.9%
Guadeloupe$ 87,267102.9%
Greece$ 75,631112.9%
Croatia$ 244,347102.9%
New Zealand$ 71,223112.9%

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
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44042.65'$ 292,363280138
Beneteau Oceanis 4039.86'$ 127,93311652
Beneteau Oceanis 40040'$ 69,9004922
Beneteau Oceanis 440You are here$ 79,9003721
Catalina Morgan 44045.92'$ 187,0003612
Island Packet 44045.75'$ 367,000296
Beneteau Oceanis 400 CC41'$ 105,0002712
Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC44.58'$ 129,000206
Najad 440-143.63'$ 417,1741912
Knysna Yacht Company 44044.13'$ 325,000103
Voyage Yachts 44043.64'$ 239,99982

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau Oceanis 440 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau Oceanis 440 over the past 12 months is $79,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Oceanis 440 sailboats are for sale?+
21 Beneteau Oceanis 440 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 37 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau Oceanis 440 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau Oceanis 440 has decreased by 38.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau Oceanis 440 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau Oceanis 440 listings over the past 12 months are United States (28.6%), Grenada (22.9%), Italy (14.3%).
05Do Beneteau Oceanis 440 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Beneteau Oceanis 440 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.3% 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 Beneteau Oceanis 440?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, Beneteau Oceanis 40, Beneteau Oceanis 400. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.