Elan 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rob Humphreys·2001·Elan Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.04' · 11.9 m
Disp.
15,873 lbs · 7,200 kg
First year
2001

The Elan 40, designed by the renowned Rob Humphreys, serves as a hallmark of the Slovenian shipyard’s transition into the competitive performancecruising market of the early 2000s. Launched as a direct challenger to the Frenchdominated cruiserracer segment, the Elan 40 was engineered to provide a sophisticated balance between regattalevel speed and the offshore comfort required for family vacations. It successfully bridged the gap between the smaller Elan 37 and the flagship Elan 45, often cited by maritime critics as the "sweet spot" in the range due to its manageable size and impressive hull volume. The model’s pedigree is rooted in the Humphreys Yacht Design philosophy, which emphasizes a powerful sail plan paired with a refined underwater profile to ensure stability without sacrificing agility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 89,015
Ask, not sold · 28 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
28 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
Croatia (35.7%) · United Kingdom (14.3%) · Italy (14.3%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Elan 40 listings span 8 countries. Croatia leads with 10 listings (35.7%), followed by United Kingdom and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

28 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 84,26310635.7%
United Kingdom$ 81,3264214.3%
Italy$ 88,9124314.3%
United States$ 139,9004114.3%
Portugal$ 75,5463010.7%
Denmark$ 139,812113.6%
New Zealand$ 94,740103.6%
Sweden$ 133,949103.6%

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
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Elan 40You are here$ 89,0152813
Elan 33332.78'$ 66,2482616
Elan E434.78'$ 196,4201811
Beneteau 4039.83'$ 150,637155
X-Yachts X-4040'$ 180,0731410
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,738119
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Elan 3130.84'$ 45,90994
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Elan 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Elan 40 over the past 12 months is $89,015. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Elan 40 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Elan 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 28 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Elan 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Elan 40 has increased by 11.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Elan 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Elan 40 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (35.7%), United Kingdom (14.3%), Italy (14.3%).
05Do Elan 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 71% of Elan 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.9% 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 Elan 40?+
Comparable models include Performance 40, Elan 333, Elan E4. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.