Contrast 400 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Contrast 400
Brand: Contrast

Rolf Magnusson·1989·Pronavia Marine

Approximate drawing

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Hull type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 40.03' · 12.2 m
Displ.: 16,534 lbs · 7,500 kg
First year: 1989

The Contrast 400, designed by the prolific Rolf Magnusson and built by Contrastbåtar AB in Karlstad, Sweden, represents the pinnacle of the shipyard’s "performance cruiser" philosophy. Introduced in the mid1980s as the flagship of the fleet, the 400 was intended to offer a more voluminous and seaworthy platform than the earlier Contrast 36 and 362 models. It occupies a distinct space in the Scandinavian boatbuilding tradition—sturdier and more refined than massproduction yachts, yet featuring a hull shape that prioritizes speed and agility more than the heavydisplacement motorsailers typical of the era. With its clean lines and integrated bathing platform, the Contrast 400 was marketed as a highend coastal and offshore cruiser capable of handling the demanding conditions of the Baltic and North Seas.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 96,276

Ask, not sold · 2 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

2 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

0.0%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

Sweden (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Contrast 400. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

1 month · 2 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 1 row

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Apr 26	2	$ 96,276	—

Where they're listed

Contrast 400 listings span 1 country. Sweden leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Sweden	$ 96,248	1	1	100.0%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Hanse 400 (2006-2007)	39.7'	$ 139,044	121	48
Catalina 400	40.5'	$ 99,000	47	13
Tartan 4000	40.67'	$ 325,500	23	12
Najad 440-1	43.63'	$ 417,344	19	12
Tartan 4300	43.08'	$ 382,498	16	4
Tartan 4400	45'	$ 349,000	15	8
Tartan 4600	46.2'	$ 199,900	14	6
Baltic 43	43.34'	$ 145,436	10	5
Scanmar 40	40.16'	$ 90,888	8	4
Norseman 400	40'	$ 97,500	6	3
Contrast 400You are here	—	$ 96,276	2	2

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contrast 400 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Contrast 400 over the past 12 months is $96,276. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Contrast 400 sailboats are for sale?+

2 Contrast 400 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Contrast 400 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Contrast 400 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.

04Where are Contrast 400 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Contrast 400 listings over the past 12 months are Sweden (100.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a Contrast 400?+

Comparable models include Hanse 400 (2006-2007), Catalina 400, Tartan 4000. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.