Columbia 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Charles Morgan·1964 – 1969·~55 hulls·Columbia Yachts
Columbia 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.5' · 12.04 m
Displ.
18,900 lbs · 8,573 kg
First year
1964

The Columbia 40, introduced in 1964, represents a pivotal moment in the transition from wood to fiberglass in the American yachting industry. Designed by the legendary Charles Morgan, the 40 was directly descended from his highly successful oneoff ocean racers, Paper Tiger and Sabre, the latter of which dominated Class C in the 1964 Southern Ocean Racing Circuit (SORC). According to Columbia Yachts, the model was marketed as a "real yacht designed to go to sea in comfort while giving top performance," balancing the rugged requirements of offshore racing with the amenities expected of a coastal cruiser. Approximately 55 to 60 units were produced between 1964 and 1969 before the model was largely superseded by the larger, more commodious Columbia 50.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 147,747
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Columbia 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$ 147,74731100.0%

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
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Hans Christian Christina 4039.83'$ 95,000132
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,240104
Pearson 4039.92'$ 55,00092
Scanmar 4040.16'$ 90,82284
Corbin 3941.5'$ 74,90075
Delphia 4039.21'$ 93,05651
Columbia 40You are here$ 147,74731

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Columbia 40 over the past 12 months is $147,747. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Columbia 40 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Columbia 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Columbia 40 has decreased by 0.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Columbia 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Columbia 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Columbia 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Columbia 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.9% 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 Columbia 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.