Colvic Victor 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John A Bennett & Assoc.·1978·Colvic Craft
Colvic Victor 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
22,046 lbs · 10,000 kg
First year
1978

The Colvic Victor 40 stands as a quintessential example of the "motorsailer" evolution that gripped the British maritime industry in the late 1970s and 1980s. Designed largely by John Bennett, the Victor 40 was engineered to provide the security and internal volume of a motor yacht without sacrificing the ability to cross oceans under sail. Unlike many of its lighter contemporary counterparts, the Victor 40 was built with a "belt and braces" philosophy, featuring a heavydisplacement hull and a highvolume deck saloon that offered 360degree visibility—a luxury rarely seen in 40foot monohulls of that era. Because Colvic Craft primarily specialized in GRP molding, many Victor 40s were sold as "hull and deck" packages, meaning that while the structural integrity remains consistent across the fleet, the quality of the cabinetry and system installations can vary significantly based on the original yard or owner who completed the fitout.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 45,087
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-20.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (50.0%) · Greece (50.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Colvic Victor 40 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Greece.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 37,2012150.0%
Greece$ 45,0872150.0%

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
Caliber 40 LRC40.92'$ 165,0003614
Whitby 4242'$ 65,572206
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,850147
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Colvic Sailor 2929.5'$ 21,207105
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38$ 46,92094
Colvic Sailor 2626.92'$ 6,05983
Delphia 4039.21'$ 93,07951
Colvic Victor 40You are here$ 45,08742

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Colvic Victor 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Colvic Victor 40 over the past 12 months is $45,087. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Colvic Victor 40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Colvic Victor 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Colvic Victor 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Colvic Victor 40 has decreased by 20.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Colvic Victor 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Colvic Victor 40 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (50.0%), Greece (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Colvic Victor 40?+
Comparable models include Caliber 40 LRC, Whitby 42, Hughes 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.