Dean 440 Sailboats for Sale

Peter Dean·1998 – 2006·Dean Catamarans
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Hull Type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
43.64' · 13.3 m
Disp.
22,046 lbs · 10,000 kg
First year
1998

The Dean 440 is a quintessential product of the South African boatbuilding tradition, designed by Peter Dean to withstand the formidable conditions of the Agulhas Current and the Southern Ocean. Emerging as a significant evolution of the earlier Dean 44, the 440 model served as the bridge to the later, more widely recognized Dean 441 "Espace." This vessel is defined by its substantial displacement and a "safetyfirst" engineering philosophy that prioritizes structural integrity over raw racing speed. Built in Atlantis, near Cape Town, the 440 was marketed to serious bluewater cruisers who viewed a catamaran as a permanent home capable of transoceanic passages. Unlike many modern highvolume production cats that utilize balsa or foam cores throughout for weight reduction, the Dean 440 is known for its heavyduty laminate schedule, which contributes to its reputation as a "tank" among multihulls.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$223,704
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+16.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
French Polynesia (60.0%) · France (40.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Dean 440 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Dean 440 listings appear across 2 countries. French Polynesia has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by France.

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

Country view

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
French Polynesia$199,5003060.0%
France$242,6562140.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Lagoon 44044.65'$ 345,00018541
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 44044.83'$ 80,304406
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 152,004404
Morgan Morgan 44045.92'$ 179,000391
Island Packet 44045.75'$ 337,000294
PDQ 4444'$ 648,000190
Najad 440-143.63'$ 409,665171
Admiral Admiral 4040'$ 199,990176
Knysna Yacht Company 44044.13'$ 325,000154
Voyage Yachts 44043.64'$ 239,999138
Dean Catamarans 440You are here$ 223,70471

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dean 440 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dean 440 over the past 12 months is $223,704. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dean 440 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Dean 440 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dean 440 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dean 440 is up 16.9% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Dean 440 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dean 440 listings over the past 12 months are French Polynesia (60.0%), France (40.0%).
05Do Dean 440 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Dean 440 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.4% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Dean 440?+
Comparable models include Lagoon 440, Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 440, Nauticat 44. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.