Borsaw 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Borsaw 40 stands as a rare testament to the mid-century collaboration between the prolific naval architect William H. Tripp Jr. and the specialized craftsmanship of the Buffalo-based Borsaw Yacht Corporation. Produced in limited numbers during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Borsaw 40 was conceived as a high-performance auxiliary sailboat capable of holding its own in the competitive IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing circuits while providing the amenities required for extended coastal cruising. The yacht is characterized by Tripp’s signature aesthetic: a graceful low profile, significant overhangs at the bow and stern, and a balanced, powerful sail plan. Because the Borsaw Yacht Corporation operated as a boutique builder in Western New York, these vessels were often finished to a higher standard than contemporary mass-produced fiberglass boats of the era, frequently featuring semi-custom interior arrangements.