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 high-performance racing on a strictly controlled one-design platform. Unlike many of its contemporaries that were "rule-beaters" designed for specific handicap systems like IMS, the Farr 40 was built to be fast first, emphasizing stability, ease of handling, and an owner-driver 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.
Farr Class 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 1 | $49,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $180,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $29,452 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | $65,972 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $94,246 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $29,452 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $77,736 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
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| Beneteau First 40.7 | 39.25' | $93,657 | 66 | 23 |
| Beneteau First 40 | 40.16' | $119,000 | 55 | 19 |
| Dufour 40 Performance | 40.42' | $123,698 | 33 | 11 |
| Pogo 40 | 39.96' | $92,840 | 10 | 7 |
| X-Yachts X-40 | 40' | $184,958 | 10 | 6 |
| Farr Class 40 | $65,972 | 9 | 6 | |
| Ovington 30 | 30.9' | $42,000 | 9 | 4 |
| Beneteau First 10 R | 32.75' | $89,998 | 8 | 1 |
| Farr 40 OD | 40.72' | $78,026 | 3 | 1 |
| Farr 53 | $229,724 | 2 | 2 | |
| Beneteau First 44 Performance | 48.06' | $587,623 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
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| Estonia | $65,972 | 2 | 2 |
| United States | $130,500 | 2 | 1 |
| Canada | $89,500 | 1 | 1 |
| Germany | $29,452 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | $94,246 | 1 | 1 |
| Norway | $29,452 | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand | $30,603 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Farr Class 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Farr Class 40 over the past 12 months is $65,972. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Farr Class 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 9 Farr Class 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 6 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Farr Class 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Farr Class 40 has increased by 11.39% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Farr Class 40?
- Germany currently has the lowest median asking price at $29,452, while United States is the most expensive at $130,500 — a 343% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Farr Class 40?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Dufour 40 Performance. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.