The Fast 40 is a high-performance cruiser-racer designed by the renowned Swedish naval architect Peter Norlin and produced by Fast Yachts. While the brand is perhaps most famous for its larger sibling, the Fast 42, the 40-foot iteration represents a focused effort to blend Scandinavian design principles—characterized by balanced lines and a "sea-kindly" motion—with the robust construction requirements of an offshore-capable vessel. Built primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s, the model occupies a niche market for sailors who prioritize helm feel and upwind efficiency over the cavernous (and often sluggish) interior volumes found in more mainstream production cruisers.
Fast 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Fast
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- North End Marine
- Designer
- Alan Adler
- Number Built
- 18
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - 1983
Below are the most recent Fast 40 sailboat listings (up to 10).
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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 2026 | 1 | $29,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $2,900,040 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 40.7 | 39.25' | $93,628 | 66 | 23 |
| Beneteau First 40 | 40.16' | $119,000 | 55 | 19 |
| Performance 40 | 40.42' | $123,500 | 21 | 12 |
| Elan 40 | 39.04' | $94,136 | 19 | 5 |
| X-Yachts X-40 | 40' | $184,900 | 10 | 6 |
| Pogo 40 | 39.96' | $92,846 | 10 | 7 |
| Salona 40 | 39.34' | $114,826 | 8 | 4 |
| Norlin 37 | 36.17' | $64,770 | 6 | 5 |
| Solaris 40 | 40.55' | $529,967 | 3 | 1 |
| North 40 | $1,464,520 | 2 | 2 | |
| Beneteau First 44 Performance | 48.06' | $587,439 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,464,520 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Fast 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Fast 40 over the past 12 months is $1,464,520. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Fast 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Fast 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Fast 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Fast 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Fast 40?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Performance 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.