The Irwin 40 Mk II represents a pivotal moment in Ted Irwin’s career, transitioning from his origins in competitive racing toward the high-volume, "performance-cruiser" market that came to define the Florida-based builder in the 1980s. While earlier iterations of the Irwin 40 existed as aft-cockpit designs, the Mk II was specifically optimized as a center-cockpit vessel to capitalize on the growing demand for private aft cabins and liveaboard comfort. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a balsa-cored deck, the 40 Mk II was engineered to offer more interior volume and amenities per foot than almost any contemporary competitor, a strategy that made it a staple in the Caribbean charter trade.
Irwin 40 Mk II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

- Make
- Irwin
- Model
- 40 Mk II
- Builder
- Irwin Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Irwin
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 36 Mk II | 36.33' | $75,000 | 151 | 55 |
| Catalina 30 Mk II | 29.92' | $20,000 | 47 | 7 |
| Catalina 400 Mk II | 41.5' | $147,000 | 34 | 10 |
| Irwin 43-CC Mk III | 45.5' | $69,900 | 10 | 6 |
| Irwin 38-2 | 40' | $35,750 | 10 | 4 |
| Irwin 41 | 41.5' | $45,116 | 10 | 2 |
| Irwin 52 | 52' | $129,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Endeavour 40 | 40' | $49,900 | 7 | 2 |
| Irwin 44 | 43.5' | $49,900 | 6 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Irwin 40 Mk II?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 36 Mk II, Catalina 30 Mk II, Catalina 400 Mk II. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.