Islander 40 MS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Charles Davies·1970·Islander / Tradewind Yachts
Islander 40 MS drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
44' · 13.41 m
Displ.
28,000 lbs · 12,701 kg
First year
1970

The Islander 40 MS (Motorsailer) represents a specific era of California yacht design where the boundaries between dedicated sailing hulls and comfortable coastal cruisers began to blur. Introduced in the early 1970s and based on a design by Charles Davies, the 40 MS was engineered for the "liveaboard" cruiser who prioritized interior volume and reliable motoring over lightair racing performance. Built during the height of Islander Yachts’ production in Costa Mesa, this model utilized the same robust fiberglass layup techniques that earned the brand a reputation for durability. While the Islander 36 became the company’s racingcruising icon, the 40 MS was its more utilitarian sibling, designed to move comfortably through a headsea under the power of a substantial diesel engine while carrying a versatile ketch or sloop rig.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 30,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Islander 40 MS listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 30,00062100.0%

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
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Morgan Out Island 4141.25'$ 39,0002915
Pacific Seacraft 40$ 242,500276
Northshore 34 MS34.33'$ 77,1442519
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Fisher 37 MS42.52'$ 84,483127
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Islander 40 MSYou are here$ 30,00073
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Islander 40 MS cost?+
The median asking price for a used Islander 40 MS over the past 12 months is $30,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Islander 40 MS sailboats are for sale?+
3 Islander 40 MS listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Islander 40 MS prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Islander 40 MS has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Islander 40 MS sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Islander 40 MS listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Islander 40 MS?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 40, Morgan Out Island 41, Pacific Seacraft 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.