Blue Jacket 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tim Jackett w/Bob Johnson·2012·Blue Jacket Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.83' · 12.14 m
Displ.
16,500 lbs · 7,484 kg
First year
2012

The Blue Jacket 40 represents a sophisticated departure from the traditional heavydisplacement, fullkeel philosophy long associated with its builder, Island Packet Yachts. Conceived as a collaboration between Tim Jackett—renowned for his performanceoriented work with Tartan and C&C—and Island Packet’s Bob Johnson, the Blue Jacket 40 was designed to offer a more spirited sailing experience without sacrificing the structural integrity required for serious offshore work. Launched to critical acclaim, it secured the 2014 Cruising World Boat of the Year award for Best Midsize Cruiser, 39 to 41 Feet. The vessel features a modern performancecruising hull form characterized by a deep fin keel with a lead bulb and a balanced spade rudder, a stark contrast to the fullkeel "Packet" lineage. While the Blue Jacket 40 stands as a distinct model, it shares DNA with the broader Island Packet family in its build quality, though it does not have direct hull siblings like a 3cabin or 4cabin charter variant; it was built purposefully as a refined owner’s yacht.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 255,000
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Blue Jacket 40 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 309,75062100.0%

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
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Beneteau 4039.83'$ 150,506155
X-Yachts X-4040'$ 180,1691410
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Salona 4039.34'$ 110,531105
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998
Blue Jacket 40You are here$ 255,00084
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 40 S (Farr)40.52'$ 98,28863
Solaris 4040.55'$ 523,56842

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Blue Jacket 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Blue Jacket 40 over the past 12 months is $255,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Blue Jacket 40 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Blue Jacket 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Blue Jacket 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Blue Jacket 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Blue Jacket 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Blue Jacket 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Blue Jacket 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Blue Jacket 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Blue Jacket 40?+
Comparable models include Performance 40, Elan 40, Beneteau 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.