Farr Class 40 Sailboats for Sale

Approximate drawing

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Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40' · 12.19 m

The Farr 40 One Design, often referred to simply as the Farr 40 Class, represents a watershed moment in the evolution of grand prix yacht racing. Conceived in 1996 by Farr Yacht Design as a successor to the Mumm 30, the boat was engineered to provide highperformance racing on a strictly controlled onedesign platform. Unlike many of its contemporaries that were "rulebeaters" designed for specific handicap systems like IMS, the Farr 40 was built to be fast first, emphasizing stability, ease of handling, and an ownerdriver rule that prevented professional "guns" from dominating the helm. Primarily built by Carroll Marine in the United States, with later production by DK Yachts in Malaysia and US Watercraft, approximately 140 to 160 hulls were produced, establishing it as one of the most successful international offshore racing classes in history.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 63,957
Asking price · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+39.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Canada (27.3%) · Estonia (18.2%) · United States (18.2%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Farr Class 40 listings appear across 7 countries. Canada has the most listings with 3 (27.3%), followed by Estonia and United States.

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

Country view

11 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 56,8963127.3%
Estonia$ 63,9572018.2%
United States$ 130,5002018.2%
Germany$ 28,552109.1%
Spain$ 91,367109.1%
Norway$ 28,552109.1%
New Zealand$ 30,228109.1%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 4040.16'$ 99,0007619
Farr Class 40You are here$ 63,957111
North End 4039.83'$ 29,00083

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Farr Class 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Farr Class 40 over the past 12 months is $63,957. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Farr Class 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Farr Class 40 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Farr Class 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Farr Class 40 is up 39.9% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Farr Class 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Farr Class 40 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (27.3%), Estonia (18.2%), United States (18.2%).
05Do Farr Class 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Farr Class 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.9% 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 Farr Class 40?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40, North End 40. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.