Block Island 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Tripp Jr,·1957·Beetle Boat Co./American Boat Building
Block Island 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Yawl
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1957

The Block Island 40 stands as a quintessential example of the "goldplated" American cruiserracer era, a design that bridged the gap between traditional wooden aesthetics and the burgeoning age of fiberglass. Designed by the legendary William H. "Bill" Tripp Jr. and introduced in the late 1950s, the design achieved immediate fame when the first hull, Vitesse, dominated the Newport to Bermuda Race. While initially produced by American Boatbuilding Corp, the molds eventually transitioned to Metalmast Marine in the late 1970s. Metalmast updated the construction techniques, producing the "Mark II" version, which maintained the classic lines while incorporating the builder’s expertise in advanced aluminum spars and modernized fiberglass layups.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 39,950
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Block Island 40 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 39,95030100.0%

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
Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-140.75'$ 128,0004320
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Vindö 4030.94'$ 22,6822411
Valiant 40 (101-199)39.92'$ 69,9002112
Bristol 41.141.14'$ 69,999206
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,361153
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Pearson 4039.92'$ 55,00092
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998
Block Island 40You are here$ 39,95030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Block Island 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Block Island 40 over the past 12 months is $39,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Block Island 40 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Block Island 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Block Island 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04Do Block Island 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Block Island 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 46.7% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Block Island 40?+
Comparable models include Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40-1, Island Packet 40, Little Harbor 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.