J-Boats J/40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1984 – 1993·~85 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Displ.
18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg
First year
1984

The J/40 holds a significant place in nautical history as the model that proved J/Boats could translate its racing pedigree into a legitimate offshore cruising platform. Launched in the mid1980s, it was designed by Rod Johnstone to be a boat that a couple could handle comfortably while maintaining the speed and agility the brand was known for. This effort was immediately validated when the J/40 was named "Boat of the Year" by Cruising World magazine in 1986, a distinction that helped pivot the company from a onedesign racing specialist to a serious contender in the performancecruising market. Built by TPI Composites using highquality laminates of the era, the J/40 remains a soughtafter vessel for sailors who refuse to sacrifice upwind performance for interior volume.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 69,000
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-56.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (90.0%) · New Caledonia (10.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/40 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 9 listings (90.0%), followed by New Caledonia.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 69,0009290.0%
New Caledonia$ 87,5001010.0%

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
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Grand Soleil 40$ 139,6273117
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,0882813
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,089269
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
X-Yachts X-4040'$ 180,1741410
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,865119
J Boats J/40You are here$ 69,000102
J Boats J/4646'$ 287,000102
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/40 over the past 12 months is $69,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 J-Boats J/40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/40 has decreased by 56.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (90.0%), New Caledonia (10.0%).
05Do J-Boats J/40 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of J-Boats J/40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/40?+
Comparable models include Performance 40, Grand Soleil 40, Elan 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.