The Lock Crowther-designed Buccaneer 40 is a quintessential example of the first generation of high-performance cruising trimarans. Launched in the early 1970s, it represents the evolution of Crowther’s racing success—most notably with the Kraken series—into a platform capable of blue-water voyaging. Unlike many of the heavy, wider-hulled multihulls of the era, the Buccaneer 40 was designed to be "light and easily driven," emphasizing speed and agility over raw interior volume. Most of these vessels were built from plans using plywood/epoxy (West System) or foam-sandwich construction, leading to a significant degree of variation in build quality and weight.
Crowther Buccaneer 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Crowther
- Model
- Buccaneer 40
- Builder
- various from plans
- Designer
- Lock Crowther
- Number Built
- 9
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
Below are the most recent Crowther Buccaneer 40 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.
Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $35,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 | $235,615 | 41 | 17 | |
| Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 | $249,500 | 29 | 8 | |
| Seawind 1000 | 32.81' | $128,705 | 24 | 14 |
| Nautitech 40 | 39.67' | $259,176 | 20 | 12 |
| Catana Catamarans 42 | 41.27' | $494,791 | 13 | 3 |
| Pogo 40 | 39.96' | $92,840 | 10 | 7 |
| Fountaine Pajot Antigua 37 | $139,657 | 8 | 5 | |
| Dolphin 460 | 45.75' | $350,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Cal 40 | 39.33' | $68,000 | 4 | 2 |
| Crowther Buccaneer 40 | $35,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Crowther Buccaneer 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Crowther Buccaneer 40 over the past 12 months is $35,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Crowther Buccaneer 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Crowther Buccaneer 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Crowther Buccaneer 40?
- Comparable models include the Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40, Fountaine Pajot Belize 43, Seawind 1000. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.