Endeavour 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bob Johnson·1981 – 1985·~185 hulls·Endeavour Yacht Corp.
Endeavour 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg
First year
1981

The Endeavour 40 stands as a landmark vessel for the Floridabased Endeavour Yacht Corporation, representing the brand's transition from modified existing molds to purposebuilt, inhouse cruising designs. Launched in 1981, the Endeavour 40 was the first model designed from the keel up by Bob Johnson, who would later gain fame as the founder of Island Packet Yachts. During its production run through 1985, approximately 190 hulls were completed, making it one of the most successful 40foot centercockpit cruisers of its era. It was specifically engineered to meet the demands of the burgeoning Caribbean charter market and the private coastal cruiser, balancing a shallow draft with a massive interior volume. Unlike its predecessors, the E32 and E37, which were adaptations of older designs, the 40footer introduced a more modern approach to construction and space management that prioritized liveability over raw speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 75,000
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Endeavour 40 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 85,00053100.0%

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
Endeavour Yachts 4242.25'$ 53,1653922
Endeavour 3333'$ 20,000192
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Endeavour 3737'$ 30,000156
Endeavour 3535.42'$ 35,000137
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,267104
Endurance 4444'$ 101,782106
Endeavour 5151'$ 119,00095
Endeavour 3232'$ 20,00081
Endeavour 40You are here$ 75,00064
Endurance 3837'$ 87,26753

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Endeavour 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Endeavour 40 over the past 12 months is $75,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Endeavour 40 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Endeavour 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Endeavour 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Endeavour 40 has increased by 13.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Endeavour 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Endeavour 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Endeavour 40?+
Comparable models include Endeavour Yachts 42, Endeavour 33, Hughes 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.